I hope I am not opening a can of worms here, but what has happened to Chek-Mate Archery? I know the bowyer bought the business and was moving it and not taking orders in the interim, but they seem to have dropped off the map. Just curious, I have enjoyed a few of their bows through the years, and my Thunderbird is still my go-to bow.
captainkirk
Let me know if you find out anything. When I first entered the world of TRAD bows a little over a year ago, I bought a Beaver Creek model from a guy off another website (it was barely 4 months old)) and stupidly got rid of it thinking I would just order a heavier one. I loved that bow and miss it alot!
From what I understand is that he is not doing any custom orders and doing stock bows and the dealers get what they get...I know of a dealer up here that gets a lot of his bows but they get sold very quickly!!
There have been some threads on this in the past. Do a search and you'll come up with the info you are looking for. As I recall, the relocation of the shop took longer than expected and orders are backed way up and they are not taking new orders till they get closer to being caught up.
I talked to Chad over the weekend.He was a dealer for those who don`t know.He said he hasn`t heard a thing from them.
I hope Chad posts on this. I saw on his site that some stuff must be goin on with Marc...
QuoteOriginally posted by gto_guy:
I talked to Chad over the weekend.He was a dealer for those who don`t know.He said he hasn`t heard a thing from them.
This is what I was hinting at. Even Archery by Mail only has stock models, doesn't look like you can order anything. I wondered how this might effect Cascade archery...
I have no idea what happened. Last time I talked to Marc, around 8 months ago, he said I had a shipment coming within a week or so. Since then I haven't been able to contact him by phone or e-mail, and no bows. I've returned all the deposits that I had. I worry about him--I don't know of anyone getting bows. I hope there's an explanation and he gets back on his feet soon--one of the best bows out there IMO, regardless of price.
Chad
Hope he's alright and everything works out for you guys.
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The do make a fine bow lines... If they do not make any more bows will a bow you have increase in value....
I have a firebird model with 2 sets of limbs 40 at 28 and 50 at 28 inch. The bow is like a BW with the limbs on the inside of the riser. I got the bow and limbs from recures.com Chad a great place to buy from also custom strings I have from him...
HOPE THEY GET BACK ON TRACK. I have a Hunter 2 44@28 and it's a great stick. Well made , a real beauty in my eye, Purpleheart and greybark.
Great bows at any price.
I live a short distance from Marc. He's still making bows. I'll let him know your concerns next time I talk to him. And yes, he makes some of the best out there.
JW