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Title: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: joe skipp on September 01, 2011, 07:50:00 PM
After years of dealing Jack's bows and owning a Stealth T/D...my last request was for a one piece longbow. The bow arrived early today....it's Jack's Trophy Hunter Longbow...58" 55# at 27"...57# at 28".

Riser is Cocobolo, Limbs are Yew under clear glass. This is the most prettiest yew I have seen. Rich amber color (pics don't do justice) and the Cocobolo looks great. I ran about 30 arrows out of it tonight....wow....can't wait for the fall...

Cocobolo riser with Antler thumb rest

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/sf1oak/PB190001.jpg)

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/sf1oak/PB190002.jpg)

Phenolic Overlays...

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/sf1oak/PB190005.jpg)

Front view of riser...

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/sf1oak/PB190008.jpg)

The Kempf Trademark Antler Arrow head

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/sf1oak/PB190011.jpg)

I'll give Jack a pass on his spelling...

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/sf1oak/PB190003.jpg)

Strung and ready to hunt....

(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a281/sf1oak/PB190006.jpg)
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: 3Feathers on September 01, 2011, 07:55:00 PM
That is a beauty for sure.Good luck this fall Joe,Want to see a pic of your deer with that bow..........
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Post by: frassettor on September 01, 2011, 07:55:00 PM
That is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: blueslfb on September 01, 2011, 07:55:00 PM
That is one fine looking bow! Congrats!
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: sleepyhollow on September 01, 2011, 08:06:00 PM
Love the yew !!
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Post by: Hermon on September 01, 2011, 08:09:00 PM
That is biateful!!!!!1  :D
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Post by: pitt98 on September 01, 2011, 08:15:00 PM
All I can say is WOW!!!!
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: HARL on September 01, 2011, 08:24:00 PM
Jack does great work and is great fella to sit and talk with.Congrats that bow is a beauty.
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: Easykeeper on September 01, 2011, 08:47:00 PM
Fabulous!
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: Mudd on September 01, 2011, 08:52:00 PM
Great bow but a better friend!

Congratulations!

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: KellyG on September 01, 2011, 08:57:00 PM
nice bow and what a freind to have!
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Post by: Big Ed on September 01, 2011, 09:11:00 PM
Very nice!!!
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Post by: billy shipp on September 01, 2011, 09:16:00 PM
Great looking bow Joe  :clapper:
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Post by: LONGSTYKES on September 01, 2011, 09:19:00 PM
Great looking bow Joe,  Yes I agree the Yew is awesome. Hope she is a real killer.
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: njloco on September 01, 2011, 09:22:00 PM
Break a leg this fall with that beauty Joe.
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Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on September 01, 2011, 09:25:00 PM
Just great Joe! Just as soon as i get a nice Bow from Jack , you have to get a nicer one eh!!?? Baby   :)   LOL.
    Shes a beauty Joe.     :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: Froggy on September 01, 2011, 09:27:00 PM
Joe,
That sure is nice, puts me in mind of the Schafer / Wensel story when Paul gave Barry a bow, had his name mispelled, "Barry Bensel" I believe. Makes it that much more special I suppose and unique. Been thinking of getting a longbow from Jack when I come up in the spring. Let me know how she shoots please sir ...

Many thanks,
Lanier
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: rjackson on September 01, 2011, 10:29:00 PM
Joe,
Thats a great looking bow.
I know you will break it in right.
Good Luck...
Randy
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: StickBowManMI on September 01, 2011, 10:49:00 PM
Great looking bow Joe. Jack did a nive job on it!
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Post by: wapiti on September 01, 2011, 11:43:00 PM
Pretty spanky Joe!
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: Jan Brown on September 02, 2011, 07:38:00 AM
Wow, what a great looking bow! If it shoots half as good as it looks... you're on your way to some real fun this hunting season. Jack is a real gem! Friends make this trad thing what it is, an Outstanding Fraternity!!!
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Post by: SteveMcD on September 03, 2011, 12:31:00 PM
Enjoy in good health & happy trails!!!
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Post by: Izzy on September 03, 2011, 03:19:00 PM
She is sweet Joe.
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: turkey522 on September 03, 2011, 03:21:00 PM
Nice wood combo,love that cocobolo.
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Post by: kennym on September 03, 2011, 03:27:00 PM
Nice one Joe, don't get any more special mojo than that!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: joe skipp on September 03, 2011, 06:43:00 PM
Spent some time shooting it again today...surprised how well the 600gr AD Trad Lites fly. The 2117's come off real clean as do the 50-55# barrel tapred ash.

After shooting left handed since Feb...this RH bow is a nice break. I really love that rich amber color of yew. Not sure how much time I'll be in woods this fall but this bow will be right there along with my Lefty one piece recurve...if it arrives before hunting season....   :dunno:    :confused:
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: momo-t on September 03, 2011, 07:03:00 PM
Very nice Joe. Love the wood combo.
The Signature makes it that much more special. I'm sure the bow will keep you smiling for a long time coming.  Enjoy

Mo
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: Guru on September 04, 2011, 06:34:00 AM
Jack is awesome!   :notworthy:       Congrats Joe    :clapper:
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Post by: leatherneck on September 04, 2011, 10:09:00 AM
Great looking bow Joe! Just the perfect weight for me.  :bigsmyl:
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Post by: BrownA5 on September 04, 2011, 11:36:00 PM
Joe, that is a nice bow.  Congratulations!  I hope it brings you many great memories!
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: Gen273 on September 05, 2011, 01:04:00 AM
Wow, that is a sharp bow!!!
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: bentpole on September 05, 2011, 06:54:00 AM
Great Looking Bow there Skipper!    :thumbsup:   Looks like Jack built another Beauty!    :notworthy:    I hope you'll let me send a few Wood Shafts threw that baby.     :archer:      :archer2:  Your Pal STIFFROD.
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: Gator1 on September 05, 2011, 09:46:00 AM
Joe congratulations that is a beaut....

Looks like a Kempf Longbow in my future....

 :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: joe skipp on September 05, 2011, 12:23:00 PM
No problem Stiffrod...nothing I like better than being in a group passing bows around for shootin.
Haven't got my Jersey tags yet...hopefully head down this week or next and meet Mikey. Good luck this weekend Tom..
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: bentpole on September 05, 2011, 12:55:00 PM
Thank You Skipper! Same to "THE TRI-STATE TERRORS"     :thumbsup:        :archer:   Let's get together soon! WildCat Ridge is now open Early Season. Gotta wack a doe first. Then you can shoot a Buck. After that unlimited does. Hec you have Zone 5 close to Mikey's Camp though.  Stiffrod. Hey Mitchell you better hurry up and order one! Jacks not getting any younger!   :biglaugh:
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Post by: Pon on September 05, 2011, 03:42:00 PM
Hey Joe, good looking Bow, Enjoy!   :archer:
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Post by: cacciatore on September 05, 2011, 03:47:00 PM
Very very nice,great looking Cocobolo as well.
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: Coonbait on September 05, 2011, 03:48:00 PM
NICE!!!
Glenn
Title: Re: A Gift From Jack Kempf....pics
Post by: joe skipp on September 05, 2011, 06:08:00 PM
I'm not one to give names to my bows like quite a few guys do...BUT...I'll start calling this one "JK" in honor of Jack...   :archer2: