Been wanting to try one of these for awhile now and I finally got my chance at the Ky Tradfest Sunday morning. After shooting the Kanati, I loved it so much that I traded my Predator recurve for it and some other things, including a Big Jim bow quiver, and some cash. Already got it tuned to my Beman MFX 500 Classics and it's like I've been shooting this bow for years. One of the easiest bows to setup I've ever had. Jason makes a fine bow!
Sorry about the crappy background. I just had to get some pics of it so I didn't take too much time looking for the ideal place to do it!
Specs are: 53#@28"(49#@ my 26.75" draw) and 58" AMO. Limbs are bamboo lams and core with black glass front and back. Diamondwood "Heritage Walnut" color phase riser.
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Man, I just can't get enough of shooting this bow! I am amazed at how easy this bow is to shoot. Not too hard on the eyes either. Been shooting it off and on all day long from 20 yards to 27 yards.
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Very nice Kanati like all of Jason's bows. Congrats to you.
Awesome I love mine.
Very nice Doug, The grip felt very good to me. Great looking setup with the quiver. I really liked his quiver straps.
Nice bow. I have one on the way for my boy. Looking forward to it.
Nice! I love the looks of that one. Might have to add another ;)
Thanks everyone for the kind words. This thing fits like a glove. This is the beginning of a great friendship! Hope to add some mojo with it come this fall.........
Very sharp lookin bow!
Very nice!
looks great man!!! new bows are always great!!
I like that...alot.
Predator to a Kanati, that's a pretty big switch. both good bows though.
He makes a heck of a bow that will shoot just about any arrow good.
If only he made a take down, hint, hint
Nice looking bow! :rolleyes: I think I made that one for Matt Lamey, I am glad to hear it found a home! Be sure to send me your mojo photos.
OXB, I have a 3 piece in the works, just waiting on a drilling jig from the machine shop and I should be ready. I hope!
Edit, I was just cleaning out my PM's and you already knew that :D
Congrats! Have fun with the new bow
QuoteOriginally posted by OBXarcher:
...........If only he made a take down, hint, hint.........
Check out this Jason Kendall link in the Sponsor's classifieds section and notice the bow to the far right......
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=48;t=001470
They are nice thats why I now have two.
yeah buddy, GREAT bow for sure!!! LOVE mine!!!
That's a sharp looking bow!
I own a "new to me" Kanati also and LOVE it too!
... mike ...
Nice looking bow
Great looking bow!
Looks like a dandy
Jason did I hear 3 piece bow ? If so when; and how much?
NICE BOW,LOVE THE COMBO OF WOODS AND BLACK GLASS,,,CONGRATS,,,ENJOY,,,,
You're welcome, Doug. Do I get a "finders" fee? LOL
Great looking bow! If you shoot it as well as that Predator, the MOJO is on the way! Congrats! :)
You did well and she sounds like a for sure keeper.
Congrats!
Nice bow!!
Sure love mine (nothing else gets shot anymore).
Great bow, you won't be disappointed! I think I may be the first Canadian that Jason shipped to and couldn't be more satisfied with mine. One of the best grips in the business and very fast.
Back up top with new pics added to the first post.....
LOVIN' THIS BOW! :eek: :thumbsup: :cool: :archer2:
"Longbow Love"... it's contagious!
Hey, noticed you weren't shooting the pink arrows. Must be a male bow! :laughing:
yeah i think that was my bow, real nice one, need to replace it with a #47 - 50.
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Originally posted by Two Wolves:
"Longbow Love"... it's contagious!
Hey, noticed you weren't shooting the pink arrows. Must be a male bow! :biglaugh:
QuoteOriginally posted by Lamey:
yeah i think that was my bow, real nice one, need to replace it with a #47 - 50.
Yes, Matt, according to Jason, that was your bow. Did you sell it or trade it to Big Jim?
I am curious, how was your transition from recurve to a Kanati. Speed, forgiveness, overall enjoyment? I am making a to a hybrid r/d longbow too
To be honest I cant remember who I traded, i think it was some one in NC though. I am looking to buy another in the 45-48 range.
Great looking bow, and you obviously shoot it well... :thumbsup:
I bet the Predator misses you.
Bow looks great...and it shoot it well too!!!!
I like the looks of that bow, very nice! Weren't you shooting a Beeler before the Predator? Congrats on a goodun'!
Nice Doug....it needs a pink string though!! :goldtooth:
QuoteOriginally posted by targets3D:
I am curious, how was your transition from recurve to a Kanati. Speed, forgiveness, overall enjoyment? I am making a to a hybrid r/d longbow too
Trying to catch up on this thread.
targets3D, the transition from recurve to this bow was not a factor at all. In speed, I lost 3-4 fps but I gained 2-3 fps back because the Kanati doesn't need string silencers. Oh, and the Kanati is only one more pound in draw weight than the Predator I had before it.
As for forgiveness and overall enjoyment, all I can say is that I have NO regrets whatsoever from the trade deal I made for the Kanati. :thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by Bonebuster:
Great looking bow, and you obviously shoot it well... :thumbsup:
I bet the Predator misses you.
Thanks for the compliments.
I have no negative feelings toward the Predator at all. I will always have a special place in my heart for Pittsley's Predators. They are great bows. But, I find myself being drawn more and more towards one piece r/d longbows. :goldtooth:
QuoteOriginally posted by KyStickbow:
Bow looks great...and it shoot it well too!!!!
Thanks man! :thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by DannyBows:
I like the looks of that bow, very nice! Weren't you shooting a Beeler before the Predator? Congrats on a goodun'!
WOW, I'm impressed with your knowledge of my bow trading history! You are absolutely correct. Both the Beeler and the Predator are great bows as well as my new-to-me Kanati. But, I have absolutely no regrets in my bow trading and how it has ended up. I only wish I could have kept them all and still have my Kanati! :knothead:
QuoteOriginally posted by A.S.:
Nice Doug....it needs a pink string though!! :goldtooth:
Allen, it does have a pink string! Remember? I got it from you shortly after I got the bow!
See?:
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Oh, btw, I decided the bow was plenty quiet by itself with the new string so I ditched the silencers. :)
QuoteOriginally posted by Lamey:
To be honest I cant remember who I traded, i think it was some one in NC though. I am looking to buy another in the 45-48 range.
Matt, thanks for making this bow possible for me to acquire.
I guess you can safely say that your loss was my gain. :bigsmyl:
That's one awesome bow & the custom LRU Girly Man string really sets it off. Thanks for sharing.
Sorry Doug, I forgot which bow I made that purdy string for!!
QuoteOriginally posted by buckster:
That's one awesome bow & the custom LRU Girly Man string really sets it off. Thanks for sharing.
And thank you for the kind words. :thumbsup: