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Title: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Bob Abeln on March 09, 2013, 09:43:00 AM
Just wondering if anybody has shot one? Was it smooth, quiet, fast etc? Thinking on one.
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on March 09, 2013, 09:55:00 AM
Yup! Smooth like all Caribows, and noticeably fast! I shot it with a 550 gr. arrow and it was quiet.
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Gator1 on March 09, 2013, 10:27:00 AM
Just saw pics

Now that's a nice static tip design

Bob get one so I can try it    :goldtooth:    :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Bob Abeln on March 09, 2013, 11:36:00 AM
Anybody else have info?
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on March 09, 2013, 11:39:00 AM
Back to their website and check again, did'nt see pics of the limb design the 1st time ???!!!???
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on March 09, 2013, 11:42:00 AM
OK, I got it ! Should be fast and quiet!!
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on March 09, 2013, 11:43:00 AM
OK, I got it ! Should be fast and quiet!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Nativestranger on March 09, 2013, 11:50:00 AM
I think they just updated with pictures of the strung and unstrung bow. Looks very aggressive now. Reminds me of the RER unstrung profile.
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Guss on March 09, 2013, 02:35:00 PM
Wow....talkin bout some hooks..!!
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on March 09, 2013, 05:16:00 PM
Are they hard to string with such HOOKS?????
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Gator1 on March 09, 2013, 07:25:00 PM
I have the rer string it with a thunderhorn  stringer no problem

Abe's has a nice tight static tip

Rer is the best I've ever owned less than 3 inches string contact on the tips Abe's got it going on     :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: momo-t on March 10, 2013, 11:45:00 AM
Anyone considering one of Abe's new EX's will be pleasantly surprised. I think he came up with a real winning combination.


Personally I'm a big fan of static tips for a hunting bow. Properly designed they make for a shorter,quieter , efficient,and easier bow to shoot.


I did a side by side comparison with Abe's new Static with a Morrison ILF with Dryad Epic static limbs that I was shooting at the time. Very similar bows in configuration. For you in the know the Morrison/Dryad set up would be considered very top end in the performance arena.
Well while no scientific measurement were taken, Abe's new bow was just a little nicer to shoot.Especially if you stretched out your draw.
I'd be curious to see the draw force curve of this new model.
I suspect the long draw shooter will be extremely happy.

Along with Abe's artistry and efficient design he came up with,  I'm positive we will be seeing some very happy EX owners in the very near future.


Thanks  Mo
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Sixby on March 10, 2013, 11:11:00 PM
I could not find any pics of the static on his website. Everybody is building statics now , I think Abe would really build a neat one.

God bless you all, Steve
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on March 11, 2013, 03:02:00 AM
Hang in there Steve! Got to "models" and then to "Tuktu" EX static tip one piece recurve model 58", 60", 62"

There under you see: "→with Flare riser unstrung and strung". Click on that
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Drew on March 11, 2013, 08:10:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Flying Dutchman:
Are they hard to string with such HOOKS?????
No not at all, even by hand..but i'd recommend a bow stringer.

I did enjoy one of Abe's new designs at Kalamazoo, it's on the top of my must have bow list! Quick, quiet and smooth!
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Kyle Lancaster on March 11, 2013, 09:11:00 AM
Abe makes a great bow. I see that they're also offered as a TD
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Cari-bow on March 11, 2013, 02:24:00 PM
Are they hard to string?
Not with a stringer. Never plan on doing it without a stringer.
Are they quiet?
Longbow quiet or very close to it. This is compared with my Slynx.
Fast?
Like the Peregrine,Slynx and Wolverine.
Looking for graphs check out my Face book page.
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Shawn Leonard on March 11, 2013, 07:57:00 PM
Man, I want one bad!! May have to sell everything I have to get one. They are sweet and Abe has some in stock!!I have my eye on one!! Shawn
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Shawn Leonard on March 11, 2013, 07:58:00 PM
Can someone post a pic. of the limb profile I did not see it on the web site! Thanks! Shawn
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: pete p on March 11, 2013, 10:15:00 PM
Shawn if you click on the top of his homepage where is says models there is a strung profile under the tuktu EX. this baby looks fast and smooth.
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Darren on March 12, 2013, 01:10:00 AM
Great shooting Recurve. fast, and super quiet. I have been a longbow guy for 20 years, But I really like this bow. Ill be shipping it off to Ontario tomorrow or Wednesday to get some checkering on the grip. I told Sergio he can play around with it while it is there. Im sure he will give ya a report on it !
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on March 12, 2013, 04:34:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Flying Dutchman:
Hang in there Steve! Go to "models" and then to "Tuktu" EX static tip one piece recurve model 58", 60", 62"

There under you see: "→with Flare riser unstrung and strung". Click on that
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Shawn Leonard on March 12, 2013, 06:10:00 AM
Thanks, I found it. Looks kind of like my Hex-5 limbs. I am working on getting one. Shawn
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on March 12, 2013, 07:12:00 AM
The master himself is saying that the performance is close to that of the Peregrine or Slynx... So what would be the reason to buy this bow when you own already a Peregrine of Slynx? Would it add something except for having another bow in your collection?
Recurves also are more vulnarable for twisted limbs..
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Nativestranger on March 12, 2013, 11:23:00 AM
Ad, I am thinking the draw would be much smoother on a static recurve compared to a RD longbow of the same length. Abe correct me if I am wrong.
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on March 12, 2013, 11:30:00 AM
Smoother then a Peregrine???? I just can't imagine that....
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on March 12, 2013, 11:30:00 AM
To me the most important thing is the grip! I would like to see pics of the grip from all sides & top ( closeup).
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on March 12, 2013, 11:34:00 AM
Me too!
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Nativestranger on March 12, 2013, 11:41:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Flying Dutchman:
Smoother then a Peregrine???? I just can't imagine that....
The Tuktu is 60" and should be compared to the Slynx I think.

Here is the Tuktu's draw curve taken from Cari-bow's facebook page:
 (http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/c38.0.403.403/p403x403/26345_350759818365930_2104834399_n.png)
Looks good for a 30" draw.

Slynx
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/580118_248739755234604_132951321_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on March 12, 2013, 02:09:00 PM
Benefits???

Huge benefits if someone is hunting minded! Think of the ease of ground blind shooting, treestand shooting, limb clearance of obsticles when hunting. I understand not everyone here hunts but think outside the box.
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on March 12, 2013, 02:52:00 PM
I didn't notice it before but now I saw the Tuktu EX comes in lenghts of 58, 60 or 62 inches. Ofcourse 58 inch will be great for treestand hunting!  Forgive me my ignorence Ryan, but I really wasn't aware that 2 inches makes such a huge difference ... (uuuhhmmmm, for bows that is     :laughing:   )
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: hybridbow hunter on March 12, 2013, 03:48:00 PM
There Is another positive point: most of heavily reflexed LB are verticaly unstable and this may induce trouble in accuracy wh en shooting form Is not perfect or academic like hunting shots may be. I am pretty sure this EX design Is more verticaly stable than the LB line thus potentialy more forgiving. Another point Is the smoothness (on effort curve ) of this design: side by side for the same AMO length there Is no way the LB can be smoother than this static recurve.
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on March 12, 2013, 04:04:00 PM
Stop this!!!! I was just searching for a good reason NOT to buy an Cari-bow EX!!!!
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: pete p on March 12, 2013, 08:22:00 PM
check out the pics on Abe's F/B....some of the most incredible looking bows i've seen. huge bear shot by a young fellow too. Stunning looking bows!
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on March 12, 2013, 08:37:00 PM
Dutchman....Too funny...don't tell my wife that!

I think even more than the 2 inches is the fact that the static tip works to an advantage as well. I know for me, I love 62" bows...but..at times the bottom limb and string angle interfere with my leg while hunting.(especially from a tree)

Target shooting I'll stick to 62"ers. One of those 58"ers of Abe's are screaming at me!
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Darren on March 12, 2013, 08:56:00 PM
Mine EX sure looked good on you the other day Ryan !!!

You almost looked as cool as me....lol
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on March 13, 2013, 03:31:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Manitoba Stickflinger:
Dutchman....Too funny...don't tell my wife that!

I think even more than the 2 inches is the fact that the static tip works to an advantage as well. I know for me, I love 62" bows...but..at times the bottom limb and string angle interfere with my leg while hunting.(especially from a tree)

Target shooting I'll stick to 62"ers. One of those 58"ers of Abe's are screaming at me!
Ryan, I am terribly sorry, I mailed her already....    :readit:  

Ohhh darned, one of those Ex-es is screaming my name too. I'm trying to fight this urge.....
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Nativestranger on March 13, 2013, 04:53:00 AM
To ease your pain. There is already one EX available in stock 62" 48# Just right for you. No need to wait.
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on March 13, 2013, 07:15:00 AM
This one you mean???  http://www.cari-bow.com/RH_48_Tuktu_EX_bocote.php

This one is even prettier, but has not the right weight:  http://www.cari-bow.com/RH_41_Tuktu_EX_wenmar.php

But if I had the money, I would order this one right away:  http://www.cari-bow.com/RH_48_Taiga_EX_myrtleebony.php

So if anybody is in excess of money and doesn't know what to do with it, please fund me with US $ 1.200,- It is for a good purpose, you won't regret it!
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Nativestranger on March 13, 2013, 09:04:00 AM
Yeah the second one is pretty. The 62"one should be smoother for  your draw. But don't you already have a nice recurve?
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on March 13, 2013, 03:16:00 PM
Yes, I have a nice recurve; that is an understatement.
However, it would be nice to have a static tip recurve also.... Just being greedy here.....  :dunno:
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Darren on March 14, 2013, 12:20:00 AM
If ya want it, buy it !!! If you don't, you wont stop thinking about it. But that's just me....lol
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Cari-bow on March 14, 2013, 04:45:00 PM
Here are the FDC for the 62 "Tuktu EX. I hope to get all 3 lengths on . Hope this works.Upload ImageLoading...


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Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Cari-bow on March 14, 2013, 04:51:00 PM
 (http://images.imagelinky.com/1363294128.png) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1363294128.png)
62" Tuktu Ex
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Cari-bow on March 14, 2013, 05:00:00 PM
 (http://images.imagelinky.com/1363294724.png) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1363294724.png)
Tukyu Ex 60"
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Cari-bow on March 14, 2013, 05:04:00 PM
 (http://images.imagelinky.com/1363294989.png) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1363294989.png)
Tuktu Ex 58"
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Cari-bow on March 14, 2013, 05:07:00 PM
This posting pictures is a pain. I can also give you an Effort graph if your interested.
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Sixby on March 14, 2013, 06:06:00 PM
Boy that is neat to see where the lift off is. I love that 62. The cam is working through most of the entire draw cycle. lift off at 25 inches or perhaps a bit more. That makes for a very quiet bow,. The string rolls right back up on the limb when released with no string slap at all. I believe this alone would make a curved static the way to go for a hunting bow;.

Nice Job sir:
God bless, Steve
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: the elf on March 15, 2013, 09:29:00 AM
Hey guys---there is a left handed Tuktu Exstatic soon to be on its way to Ontario.Can you see my smile?
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on March 15, 2013, 11:26:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by the elf:
Hey guys---there is a left handed Tuktu Exstatic soon to be on its way to Ontario.Can you see my smile?
That just aint fair Lon! Don't you have cari-bows enough already????

Let me guesss....., 54#@28lbs, 60", Pau ferro riser, quilted sepale limbs???

That sure is a beauty, congrats!

But you will have to show us pices and tell us how she shoots!   :readit:
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: the elf on March 15, 2013, 11:52:00 AM
Ad.that's the one !  The pictures are on Abe's inventory page.I haven't learned how to yet.
About the ENOUGH----well Ihaven't got every day of the week covered yet [lol];but I think I am done buying for a while[I have said that before];I seriously have to reduce my other bows in inventory.
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on March 15, 2013, 02:23:00 PM
Okay guys, here is the bow that is in its way to Lon, AKA Elf, AKA luckey Devil    :)    It is one of Abes Static tip Tuktu's....

  (http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p525/FlyingDutchman25/Bows/lon3_zps3941d0b9.jpg)


(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p525/FlyingDutchman25/Bows/lon2_zps166f1da3.jpg)


(http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p525/FlyingDutchman25/Bows/lon1_zps241d3e8b.jpg)
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Nativestranger on March 15, 2013, 08:26:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by the elf:
Ad.that's the one !  The pictures are on Abe's inventory page.I haven't learned how to yet.
About the ENOUGH----well Ihaven't got every day of the week covered yet [lol];but I think I am done buying for a while[I have said that before];I seriously have to reduce my other bows in inventory.
Congrats! She's a beauty. And a lefty too. Let me know if one day you don't love her anymore.
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Pete W on March 16, 2013, 12:44:00 PM
yesterday afternoon I had a first hand experience with a 3 piece static from Abe. A guy I know just got it and let me shoot it.
Very Nice to look at, and nicer to shoot. Quiet as a church mouse, and it seemed quite quick, considering It was about 50# and I was shooting 750 gr arrows.
Well done Abe.
Pete
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Danny Rowan on March 16, 2013, 02:01:00 PM
Abe's bows are the bomb! I have two of the prettiest and best shooting longbows he has ever made, an Slynx and a Silver Fox.
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: Flying Dutchman on March 16, 2013, 02:54:00 PM
I am sorry Danny, but you are wrong here.... the best shooting longbow he ever made is the Peregrine...   :jumper:
Title: Re: Anybody shot the new Cari Bow EX recurve?
Post by: savage1 on March 16, 2013, 11:54:00 PM
I love this style of bow. Nice work, glad to see these on the market by more bowyers. If you had to separate bows in to shooters or hunters the static is hunter all the way in my book.
I dont think the static has had its day and more guys will appreciate them with the latest woods and materials.

Lou