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Title: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: archeryx on June 28, 2011, 05:03:00 PM
Just got back from Wild Horse Creek with my new 54" Mariah. 50 lbs at 28". It is a cocobolo riser flanked by olive ash w/ hard maple core limbs. The tips are black micarta, maple, and cocobolo. B50 15 strand string (extra string included). The matching wood footed arrow was a nice touch as well.
A must place to visit if you ever are in the NE Kansas area. Great guy to visit with and to buy a bow from. I'm already planning my next one.

Actually, 'ONE' is a very loooose term. In the last 2 years I have purchased 19 bows including recurves, longbows, and compounds. Most of the compounds are on the market now. So I guess when I say next 'one', I probably should translate that to at least 2-3. I'm glad Mike has lots of wood options!

I shot 3 different arrow weights and spines and it handled them all very well.  

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Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: GrayRhino on June 28, 2011, 05:21:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: JJB on June 28, 2011, 06:10:00 PM
Wow, that is a very nice looking bow.  I really like the smooth lines of it.  Great looking wood combo also.  Is there a website for more info?
Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: Rob DiStefano on June 29, 2011, 06:20:00 AM
nice lookin' bow, brian.
Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: maineac on June 29, 2011, 06:50:00 AM
Very nice!
Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: DannyBows on June 29, 2011, 08:34:00 AM
Sweet looking bow!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: Hermon on June 29, 2011, 08:51:00 AM
I went up to Mikes last weekend to shape the grip on my new Kestrel.  I agree, Mike is great to deal with and builds terrific bows.  

 :archer2:
Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: longbowben on June 29, 2011, 10:12:00 AM
Congrats on a great looking bow.Now its time to break it in this fall  :archer2:
Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: Bernie B. on June 29, 2011, 10:16:00 AM
Great looking bow!  That would be a good one to use out of a ground blind.

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: awbowman on June 29, 2011, 12:19:00 PM
Just got off the phone with Mike archeryx.  Thanks for the information.

Now the decisions start!  So many woods, so little time!
Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on June 29, 2011, 02:17:00 PM
I am really excited about getting my 2pc back now!  The refinish and wrap should be awesome.
Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: Jake Fr on June 29, 2011, 02:34:00 PM
he builds a great bow i have 2 of them and are great shooters
Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: archeryx on June 29, 2011, 04:46:00 PM
Took it out today and found some woodies that were spined right.  Here is my first attempt at cresting from a couple weeks ago.

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h419/faston2/2011-06-29154455.jpg)
Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on June 29, 2011, 05:15:00 PM
That looks great to me.  Maybe a white nock instead of black so it shows up better.
Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: djohnson on June 29, 2011, 05:48:00 PM
Nice looking bow!May it fit and serve you well.
Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: Easykeeper on June 29, 2011, 05:54:00 PM
Nice one!  Got to love those 50's style recurves.
Title: Re: New WHC Mariah - and yes pictures too!
Post by: smokin feathers on June 29, 2011, 05:56:00 PM
good lookin bow, the arrow turned out pretty good as well