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Title: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: LongStick64 on February 11, 2012, 11:17:00 AM
I'm a big fan of Zipper bows. I got turned on to them when Bill introduced the Hunter version of his bows. I bought a Hunter S recently and I decided I wanted another pair of limbs, long story short I ended up also getting a riser a short time later. I don't think I could of come up with a better combination if I tried.
Riser is an SXT, Cocobolo/Wenge and Bacote stripes.
Limbs are Evolution limbs, Stained Curly Maple, and bamboo cores.
58" 54@28. On my scale I'm getting 54@27, using a simple hand scale so mine might be off, but still spot on as far as I am concerned. Brace Height set at 7 inches.
Arrows are 29.5" Easton Legacy 2117's 175grain tips, 5 inch feathers.
I was thinking I might be a little overspined but my Sweet Zip is handling them just fine. I love how a Zipper feels after the shot, right on target. Shot her at 15 yards and I'm extremely happy with the accuracy. Don't think I can do any better. Unless I want new arrows.

Do I really need to post pics ? You know it's going to look awesome right ?

Well Ok, enjoy !!!

(http://i44.tinypic.com/33tmfpg.jpg)

(http://i40.tinypic.com/2dgthyx.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: BOHO on February 11, 2012, 11:30:00 AM
wow.  thats a great group and a great lookin bow.
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: Wannabe1 on February 11, 2012, 11:39:00 AM
Congrats, that is a fine looking Zipper! I like the darker color of the riser.   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: owlbait on February 11, 2012, 11:57:00 AM
Great looking combo right there! What kind of wood is in the limb wedge?
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: LongStick64 on February 11, 2012, 12:04:00 PM
Wedge, hmm not sure, I thought it was Bamboo, maybe Bill can fill in here,
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: zipper bowss on February 11, 2012, 12:28:00 PM
The wedge wood is Zebrawood. I love that riser wood combo.
Bill
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: 1/4 away on February 11, 2012, 12:43:00 PM
I saw that riser on the Zipper website...if Bill wasn't building me a bow that baby would have been long gone! It's a beauty, congrats!!!
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: cacciatore on February 11, 2012, 12:44:00 PM
Maybe Bill you can make him a offer!   :biglaugh:  
Another beautiful SXT,I love my "Hugly Sister" since I had not yet been able to see my last one.
These bows aren't only nice looking but also great shooters!
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: Bishop on February 11, 2012, 12:50:00 PM
Good Looking bow!
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: LimBender on February 11, 2012, 01:03:00 PM
Nice!

I think your gnome has a case of bow lust - better keep an eye on him.
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: Car54 on February 11, 2012, 01:04:00 PM
Gosh-darn...thats a nice one...congrats
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: joe vt on February 11, 2012, 01:31:00 PM
very pretty zipper !  i do love that wenge and coco riser  :)


great shooting too
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: JV Rooster on February 11, 2012, 01:47:00 PM
Very nice.
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: Dogboy900 on February 11, 2012, 03:31:00 PM
Beautiful wood combo and nice shooting!
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: YORNOC on February 11, 2012, 03:40:00 PM
Ha! Yup, I'll say that combo is a tough one to beat.  Zipper and curly maple just go hand in hand. That is a great lookin bow!
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: Doc Nock on February 11, 2012, 08:02:00 PM
So...Longstick,

If you're going to set it out with the trash, please PM your address so I can do a midnight drive by, eh?   :jumper:  

Ingenious targets and very pretty combo.  :D
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: LongStick64 on February 11, 2012, 08:06:00 PM
Thanks Doc......but no is she is not going anywhere. I plan on Black Bear hunting in the fall, so I put my foam target in the black bags.
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: monsterbuck on February 14, 2012, 09:50:00 PM
Great looking bow,  gotta love those Zippers!!!  God bless.
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: JJB2 on February 14, 2012, 09:53:00 PM
Love that riser.  That's the one you had at kzoo right Bill?
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: Oliverstacy on February 14, 2012, 10:07:00 PM
Love the wood combo...great looking bow!

Josh
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: DannyBows on February 14, 2012, 10:51:00 PM
I love the dark riser. She looks beautiful, and Deadly! Good luck with them Bears.
Title: Re: I'm a Zipper Daddy
Post by: Jwilliam on February 14, 2012, 11:35:00 PM
Great looking bow.  :thumbsup:  Dosen't get any better than a Zipper !!!  :notworthy:  


Bill