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Title: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Swiftspeed10 on January 05, 2012, 05:06:00 PM
Well I got the call from Jim he is going to start working on my Centaur;

Ebony Riser, Tamo Ash Veneers, Bighorn sheep on riser grooves and tips.  Stippled Palm Grip.

58" 57# @ 28"

I can't get enough pictures of Centaurs as I wait for the bow to be finished so if you guys would be so kind post pics of your Centaurs!
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: TDHunter on January 05, 2012, 05:15:00 PM
I hope to hear from Jim soon about my Centaur build and I too am pondering wood combo's and options. That sounds like a winner you've have going there.  Although it's hard to wrong with a Centaur.
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Swiftspeed10 on January 05, 2012, 05:28:00 PM
the dark to light contrast should be really gorgeous , I am super excited!
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: ken denton on January 05, 2012, 05:32:00 PM
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z318/arrow39/20111107013.jpg)44#@28",62"  (http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z318/arrow39/20111107012.jpg) (http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z318/arrow39/20111107014.jpg)Ready to go hunting.XLT Can't Miss! New Nov 2011 with Myrtle belly.
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Blacky on January 05, 2012, 05:37:00 PM
You can find my review and pictures right here:

http://www.bowreports.com/index.php/home/traditionalbowreports/item/centaur-carbon-elite.html?category_id=77

Blacky
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Swiftspeed10 on January 05, 2012, 05:43:00 PM
Ken gorgeous bow, medium or low heel grip?
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: larry on January 05, 2012, 05:48:00 PM
58" 45lbs at 27" just an awesome bow

 (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/lgmarshall/triple%20carbon/final003.jpg)

 (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/lgmarshall/triple%20carbon/final004.jpg)

 (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/lgmarshall/triple%20carbon/final005.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: ken denton on January 05, 2012, 05:50:00 PM
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z318/arrow39/20111107002.jpg)Standard low grip! My Dream bow! Ken Denton
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: SveinD on January 05, 2012, 05:58:00 PM
Always happy to show  :p

(http://i.imgur.com/jgN2D.jpg)  

(http://i.imgur.com/T2hP7.jpg)  

(http://i.imgur.com/z0Cqg.jpg)  

Coco & Dark Myrtle, XTL, Medium+ grip.

Looking forward to pics of yours  :)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Longbow917 on January 05, 2012, 06:01:00 PM
Larry and Ken...those are some FANTASTIC looking bows.....unreal!  Must...turn....off...saliva:)
U2 SveinD.
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: SveinD on January 05, 2012, 06:01:00 PM
Larry, that Bocote is sweeeeet!

Ken, I think our Myrtle is from the same batch, only yours is lighter!  :)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Landshark160 on January 05, 2012, 07:04:00 PM
Mine, inspired by Larry's.

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Bows/b94dfe4f.jpg)

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Bows/e5c1d0fd.jpg)

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/hookedn21/Bows/7b57caca.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: bfrbmj on January 05, 2012, 07:56:00 PM
Cool looking bows.  Only seen the ones in Jim's new hunting movie-  seem fast and quiet.
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: primitivealltheway on January 05, 2012, 08:00:00 PM
was waiting for you to post pics of your chris .
im looking real hard at the ones in the classifieds,gonna wait a day to see if anyone else post some more for sale .but 100% im getting one.just dont know which one ...yet  lol

what does carbon elite mean??? i know the model ,but where is the carbon in the limbs??
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Rick Wiltshire on January 05, 2012, 08:17:00 PM
I have my first one coming tomorrow (if the post office does not screw up).   I have e-mail pics but don't know how to get them on to here.
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: larry on January 05, 2012, 08:22:00 PM
primitive, the carbon is on the back and belly, well, the stuff on the belly is carbon and something...not sure what, Jim might tell ya, unless it's a secret lol
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Guss on January 05, 2012, 08:25:00 PM
Rick, send em' to me at juniorwilson@suddenlink.net
and I'll post em' .
Thanks, Jr.
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: primitivealltheway on January 05, 2012, 08:25:00 PM
alright thanks,thinking of getting the 53# carbon elite on the classifieds,and also waiting on cecil to pm me back on the 40# carbon..
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: bolo7735 on January 05, 2012, 08:49:00 PM
60" 55# @ 28"
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj160/bolo7735/6dbf1a20.jpg)

(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj160/bolo7735/7afd3aff.jpg)
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj160/bolo7735/30147869.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Rick Wiltshire on January 05, 2012, 08:55:00 PM
Jr.

Pics sent via e-mail.  Thanks.

Rick
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: larry on January 05, 2012, 08:58:00 PM
here's a couple more I used to own

 (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/lgmarshall/sister/Sisters002.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Mike Burch on January 05, 2012, 09:01:00 PM
Centaurs are some of the best craftsmanship you'll see. Best BOW on the market, IMHO. If the grip fits ya and light mass weight doesn't bother ya, you'll be hard pressed to find a better bow.

Mike
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Guss on January 05, 2012, 09:13:00 PM
Hey Rick, pics were too big didn't come thru. Try again, send em' to my other email.
jrwilson141@gmail.com
Jr.
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: ken denton on January 05, 2012, 09:15:00 PM
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z318/arrow39/20111107010.jpg)The light mass weight seems to be on most all longbows is the reason I added a light bow quiver a few years ago. I am glad I did because it brought my longbow with quiver and arrows to a little over 2 lbs which seems to be the sweet spot for shooting accurate and carring. Ken Denton
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Guss on January 05, 2012, 09:17:00 PM
Here's a pic of my Chimera...58"50@27...Cocco w/yew belly....
 (http://i.imgur.com/9EEXw.jpg) (http://imgur.com/9EEXw)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: primitivealltheway on January 05, 2012, 09:18:00 PM
larry those look like sisters ,nice bows .keep em coming
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Guss on January 05, 2012, 09:19:00 PM
Another pic..

 (http://i.imgur.com/KrdrB.jpg) (http://imgur.com/KrdrB)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Rick Wiltshire on January 05, 2012, 09:28:00 PM
Jr.

I can't get on hotmail right now.  Will keep trying.

Rick
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: larry on January 05, 2012, 10:05:00 PM
this is one of my favorite pics

 (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/lgmarshall/centaur%20elite/elite002.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: MRD on January 05, 2012, 10:42:00 PM
Simple black triple carbon...a great bow!

(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/MarkDrayer/Centaur/IMG_2060.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/MarkDrayer/Centaur/IMG_2062.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/MarkDrayer/Centaur/IMG_2061.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Swiftspeed10 on January 06, 2012, 06:06:00 PM
this is making me so excited for my bow, all gorgeous guys.
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: elk ninja on January 06, 2012, 06:32:00 PM
You are going to love it.  Jim is a first rate guy and bowyer, I only wish Jim would come out with a good two piece (never really liked the connection hinge system and he has since stopped making bows with it anyway) or three piece bow...

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Elk%20hunting%20Sept%205th%20through%209th%202011/IMG_0871.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Mike Burch on January 06, 2012, 07:53:00 PM
Here's one I used to own and wished I still had.

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/Centaur/centaur001.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/Centaur/centaur002.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/Centaur/centaur003.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/Centaur/centaur004.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/Centaur/centaur005.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/Centaur/centaur006.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/Centaur/centaur008.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/Centaur/centaur007.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Lamey on January 06, 2012, 07:55:00 PM
I need to try another one, with a lower grip then the one I had.  I see he has a nice "glass" stock bow....
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Yohon on January 06, 2012, 07:56:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by larry:
this is one of my favorite pics

  (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/lgmarshall/centaur%20elite/elite002.jpg)
LARRY, what grip is that a med or high?
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Mike Burch on January 06, 2012, 08:11:00 PM
Here's a Centaur Chimera I own now with a Big Jim installed beaver tail grip and juniper veneers.

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/Centaur%202/100.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/Centaur%202/099.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/Centaur%202/098.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/Centaur%202/097.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/Centaur%202/096.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on January 06, 2012, 10:40:00 PM
Here a teaser of my last one, go to the link to see all the pic's it is picture heavy and didn't want to subject everyone to all those Centaur pic's again!  The last time it caused so much drool I was receiving bills for  keyboard damage   :laughing:  

 (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Triple%20Carbon%20Centaur/IMG_0284-1.jpg)

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=106009#000003
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: ron w on January 07, 2012, 02:58:00 PM
Boy ....some real nice stuff!!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: cacciatore on January 07, 2012, 03:39:00 PM
Are they available also as 2 piece TD?
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: MercilessMing on January 07, 2012, 06:24:00 PM
Here is my Tripple Carbon:

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad199/mingisun/CIMG0769-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: rholzie on January 08, 2012, 09:53:00 AM
LOVE mine!!   (http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv238/robinhood11/dadshunting2011002.jpg)  (http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv238/robinhood11/dadshunting2011003.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Killdeer on January 08, 2012, 12:42:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/Hunting%20and%20Camp/2010%20Highland%20Hunt/IMG_3296.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/Bows/IMG_2535.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/Bows/Chimera/CarbonChimera640.jpg)

Killdeer   :D
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: larry on January 08, 2012, 04:29:00 PM
mmm killie, when did you get that bottom one? looks nice. what are the specs?
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Yellow Dog on January 08, 2012, 04:30:00 PM
Here's a few.

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e173/Yellowdog3822/P8120314.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Killdeer on January 08, 2012, 04:35:00 PM
Larry, that is my Chimera XTL, two kinds of ebony and 46 @ 26.5".
Oh, and the grip would fit you perfectly.   :readit:    :bigsmyl:    :biglaugh:

Killdeer
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: larry on January 08, 2012, 05:20:00 PM
that's what I was thinking! I think you should send it up and let me try it out   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Killdeer on January 08, 2012, 07:01:00 PM
If it weren't for all the pock-marks on yours, I would say, "Sure, send a hostage down and you can try her out!" But you can see that this would not be possible.

Killdeer   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: medic77 on January 08, 2012, 08:56:00 PM
Here are my lovely ladies


 (http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/medic77/8ff2da20.jpg)

 (http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/medic77/c26fbb96.jpg)

From left to right, 58" Carbon elite 60@26 Green Dymondwood,  56" Chimera 66@26 Green Dymondwood, and the newest edition 58" Carbon Elite 60@26 with XTL lams in Ebony Dymondwood with black locust accents.  Beautiful
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: larry on January 08, 2012, 09:11:00 PM
pock marks!?!  :mad:  next time we shoot together you better bring a bunch of extra nocks, cause I'm gonna be shooting them all off, that is if yours are anywhere near the kill zone Bwahahaha  :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Killdeer on January 08, 2012, 09:24:00 PM
You shoot first.

Did you see that bow of Ming's?
WOW!!   :eek:    :scared:    :eek:
Killdeer   :campfire:
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: larry on January 08, 2012, 09:37:00 PM
yes, I think he should post a couple more pics of it so we can get a better look!
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Robhood23 on January 09, 2012, 11:19:00 AM
Here are a few I have owned or still own!

huh, only one I have of this bow.
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x196/robhood23/2011IowaBuck013.jpg)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x196/robhood23/PA071691-1.jpg)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x196/robhood23/P6231322.jpg)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x196/robhood23/P5011225.jpg)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x196/robhood23/P5201299.jpg)

I will have to take some more pics when I get home!
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 09, 2012, 11:29:00 AM
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/kyTJ/Bows/Centaur/P4050049-640.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Robhood23 on January 09, 2012, 01:22:00 PM
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x196/robhood23/004.jpg)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x196/robhood23/003.jpg)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x196/robhood23/006.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Yellow Dog on January 09, 2012, 07:41:00 PM
TJ, that one still lives in Michigan  :)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Longbow917 on January 09, 2012, 08:03:00 PM
Robhood23, what kind of wood is that.  Looks like camo!
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: PastorSteveHill on January 11, 2012, 02:24:00 PM
My new/old centaur.... Thanks to Yellowdog I have it back!

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn220/longbowsteve/Engraving005.jpg)

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn220/longbowsteve/jwcentaurhandle.jpg)

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn220/longbowsteve/jwcentaurtree.jpg)

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn220/longbowsteve/jwlimbveneers.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: lunchbucket on January 11, 2012, 05:16:00 PM
Very beautiful bows!!!
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: daveycrockett on January 11, 2012, 05:42:00 PM
Steve what are the specs on that purty thing?
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Yohon on January 11, 2012, 06:40:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Robhood23:
Here are a few I have owned or still own!


 (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x196/robhood23/P6231322.jpg)


I will have to take some more pics when I get home!
Rob...that black riser/quilted limb bow is SWEEEEEEEEET lookin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Yellow Dog on January 19, 2012, 07:16:00 PM
David, that one is 62" 50@30 with a Cocobolo/Ebony riser and Osage limbs. It's a beauty for sure  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Swiftspeed10 on January 20, 2012, 12:38:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Yohon:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by Robhood23:
Here are a few I have owned or still own!

  (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x196/robhood23/P6231322.jpg)


I will have to take some more pics when I get home!
Rob...that black riser/quilted limb bow is SWEEEEEEEEET lookin   :thumbsup:  [/b]
lol best part is thats exactly what i ordered, ebony riser, tamo ash lims, with bighorn grip front and tips.  Going to be gorgeous he starts working on it next week!
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on January 20, 2012, 12:53:00 PM
Ok here another one   :goldtooth:  

(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Centaur%20Chimera/IMG_8004.jpg)
(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Centaur%20Chimera/IMG_7995.jpg)
(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Centaur%20Chimera/IMG_7973.jpg)
(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Centaur%20Chimera/IMG_7972.jpg)
(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Centaur%20Chimera/IMG_8025.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Hummer3T on January 24, 2012, 08:45:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by South MS Bowhunter:
Ok here another one    :goldtooth:    

 (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Centaur%20Chimera/IMG_8004.jpg)
 (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Centaur%20Chimera/IMG_7995.jpg)
 (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Centaur%20Chimera/IMG_7973.jpg)
 (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Centaur%20Chimera/IMG_7972.jpg)
 (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Centaur%20Chimera/IMG_8025.jpg)
what woods/model is thatone, sure is a nice.
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on January 24, 2012, 09:01:00 PM
Dark brown shade of Cocoabola (sp) riser and Olive Ash Burl on the belly with prairie rattler over the carbon back.
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: Bladepeek on January 24, 2012, 09:05:00 PM
I'm picking up- mine at the K'zoo expo. You can bet I will post pics.
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on January 24, 2012, 09:06:00 PM
I like Larry's grip so much on his Centaur I asked Jim to use it as a template and added a few changes to it like the fiberglass and a medium grip but with a little more meat in the palm swell.  Jim nailed it as usual.

    (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Triple%20Carbon%20Centaur/IMG_0282-1.jpg)

    (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Triple%20Carbon%20Centaur/IMG_0287-1.jpg)

    (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Triple%20Carbon%20Centaur/IMG_0303.jpg)

  (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Triple%20Carbon%20Centaur/IMG_0286.jpg)

  (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/New%20Triple%20Carbon%20Centaur/IMG_0307-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Centaur bow pics!
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on January 24, 2012, 09:09:00 PM
Opps!