can anyone tell me if they are good bows,? can not find anything about one piece zipper;s on the internet?? thank;s
The one piece is a prototype that Bill is working on. Early reviews seem to be quite favorable.
I had an old one that Bob Thompson made. Pretty decent bow as I remember,never shot it much as I got it in a trade. Traded it off soon after.
I think I shot Bill proto at denton hill. If that was the one it was nice!
I had an original one made by Bob Thompson. It was a very tempermental thing. I dont think they ever really perfected the design. Dont get me wrong im absolutly not bashing Mr Thompsons bows but after fighting that thing for 4 years or so i had enough. I had a recurve he built me for about 15 years that i loved befor my limb cracked. He didnt offer the long bows very long.
Big difference in design, performance and material from the "OLD" Zipper 1 piece and the new one Bill is working on.
I shot Bills "Prototype" at the IBO worlds. It was awesome! I can't wait for him to get them into production!!!
Benjy
someone offered me a choice of 3 different ones, $300 each .they look great,but does not sound like they shoot great.they are for sure older ones.thank;s that is a no go for me !glad i found out before buying !
Bob thompson didn't make a one piece l/b, but his
son Larry did and they are great bows! I have two of them! roper
The Thompson longbows are very similar in design to the JD Berry's.Narrow thick core and trapped limbs,w/ a slight reflex.