I recently aquired a Zipper SXT with EVO limbs (carbon / foam). I was and am more than impressed by the product that Bill produces.
There were some lines that showed up under the top veneer below the glass. I sent Bill an email and pictures of the limbs. I inquired regarding the integrity of the limb and also the looks of them.
Bill said he was surprised to see in and had not encountered it before, but they were ok to shoot. He then proceeded to offer to build me a new set if I wished. I abliged and took him up on his offer. Then before he sprayed them up, he PM'd me and offered to spray his new textured finish on them. I said yes in a hurry and paid to have the riser sprayed as well.
I just got the bow and new limbs back today and all I can say is WOW!!!
First, I cannot thank Bill enough for his customer service and generosity, it is Second To NONE!!
Second, his new finish is the bee's knees!!! A perfect texture and matte finish that dulls the bow and provides just the right amount of grip. The bow came back absolutly beautiful, and shoots even better!!!
Thanks again Bill!!!!
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That looks awesome! I hope bill and tracy are at ETAR this year I didnt get a chance to meet them last year and try one of his recurves. it was my first year and I was like a little kid on christmas morning so much to see and little time. But this year I have two days scheduled for the show. Awesome bow and love the non glare finish
Bill is one of the good guys. :thumbsup: You can't beat Bill or one of his Zipper bows. :thumbsup: :notworthy: Thanks for the pictures of the new finish. Looks like I might be getting mine sprayed soon.
I love my Zipper, It has the combination of Performance and Solid Looks wrapped up in an awesome package. And as for Bill, true Gentleman and a man with Integrity. When you buy a Zipper and pay what you pay, the saying goes you get what you pay for, and in this day and age, you better and Bill Dunn does his finest to deliver on that.
Bill always seems to go above and beyond expectations. He and Tracy thoughtfully bring new designs and innovation to us and then backs it up with great customer service. The textured finish is just another example of that. Thanks, Bill and Tracy! :thumbsup:
Bill is as good as they get. Zippers are unbeatable bows and yours looks awesome. This is the 1st time seeing that finish close up and I like it.
I have 3 Zippers and they all my go to bows.
You can't do any better than a Zipper, Bill &
Tracy are the best. :archer:
Jake, that's an amazing looking Zipper and I love that finish. Black Widow and Elmer Patton at Crow Creek use a similar or same finish and it is tough as nails. Congrats brother.
Oh yeah and Jake the coat hanger replacement wire in your GN quiver makes it look really good and adds a touch of class. :biglaugh:
Very nice!
I am everyday amazed how well my SXT performs,and Bill is a restless bowyer improving the performances and details of his line of bows continuosly.I can wait for my second SXT,just have to decide the poundage.
Really like it.
THANKS FOR SHARING PICS,I'VE BEEN WANTING TO SEE THE FINISH,AND IT DOES LOOK GOOD,AND U COULD STILL SEE THE FINE LINE IN THE WOOD,U HAVE A GOOD LOOKING BOW THERE,DARK WOODS ARE NICE,ENJOY,,,,GREAT SHOOTERS,,,
I love the finish. Perfect for hunting!!! I think I need a Zipper!!!!!!
Wow I'm stoked. Just ordered a Zipper last week,due to me in Sept.Will be longbow limbs,carbon foam,60" 51#@26". Standard riser,Macassor Ebony center with figured Zebrawood. Striped in Curley Maple,with antler overlays. Limbs will have Ebony on the belly and antler tips. It's gonna be a long hot summer.Love seeing all the pictures of the Zipper bows,They are right you know,life is too short to shoot an ugly bow,lol. :thumbsup:
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Oh yeah and Jake the coat hanger replacement wire in your GN quiver makes it look really good and adds a touch of class. :biglaugh:
:p :rolleyes:
Thanks for the comments everyone, Bill makes a fine product indeed!
I'm sending you a can of black spray paint buddy if that makes you feel any better. I do give you an A for effort on the idea :clapper:
If ONLY there was a fellow who could make a quiver, that maches the beautiful wood in that riser. :biglaugh: Wait a minute,I KNOW A GUY! :biglaugh:
Bill
Very funny Bill. Now get back to work on my bocote quiver.. :saywhat: :p
Nice bow and a great Gesture! Bill is a great guy for sure! Love the new textured finish! Shawn
Good look!
Bill asked the question earlier about this finish, but I found it hard to tell with the "plain Jane" hunter bows. This is one of the "pretty" ones and I like that subdued look. I'd get that on my Zipper - when that happens...
Beautiful, Jake. Better keep this one a while.
Love that new finish! I had a Kanati with that finish, and it was absolutely bulletproof. I wish Widow still did their "spiderweb" finish, but Bill's got a winner with this one for sure!
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If ONLY there was a fellow who could make a quiver, that maches the beautiful wood in that riser. :biglaugh: Wait a minute,I KNOW A GUY! :biglaugh:
Bill
Boy would that look nice!!! I guess I will have to put one of them stap on ones in my plans...
That bow is a work of art
Got mine refinished too and love the finish as well. Certainly would work for some ghillie suit hunting on the ground with its low glare.
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O&U, thanks a ton brother! You just made my night and I was having a rather sh*tty one! I headed out steelhead fishing earlier this evening only to slice my finger down to the bone while rigging up at the truck...heading to see a doctor friend of mine in the morning to have it stitched up.
I have an SXT due from bill in early April and I was wondering what the finish was going to look like. I love it. Can't wait to get my hands on it. Hopefully I can bend the pointer finger on my bow hand by then...
Best of luck to you JJB2!!
You will most definatly be happy with it, and cannot go wrong with the textured finish.
Bill is a good guy!!
That looks fantastic. I love the finish.
God bless you all, Steve
Those look great, makes me want another Zipper.
Thanks for the pictures.I have not been able to get a good pictue of the finish,with my camera.It is even harder to see on lighter colored wood.I like the fact that it is not easily seen,but makes for a great feeling grip.
Bill
I vote Bill Dunn for President.....wouldn't Tracy be a cool first lady too! :D
I love this finish, on my S-Hunter by Bill, it is great. The difference between the Widow Frost finish and Bill's Marine finish is you can see the frost finish on a Widow a mile away, you need to get close up to see it on the Zipper. And not that it matters much but I always thought the frost finish made a Widow look oldish, the Zip doesn't stand out so it doesn't overpower the looks of the bow. I know looks aren't everyone's goal but dang it Bill make some surefire sexy bows.
Beautiful bow. very nice.