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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: ron w on April 05, 2013, 08:50:00 PM
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I had Chad build me a dual shelf longbow when I won the bid on last years St.Judes auction. I really liked it and thought I should have a recurve to compliment it. So I ordered a 62" River Runner with the 50's grip and a dual shelf. I'm a cocobolo and Osage fan so that's what I ordered. Then I thought about the lams and couldn't decide what to get. I told Chad to use his judgment and to pick something he thought would look good with the riser woods. He decided to go with a grainy cherry, then overlays on the front and back. Specs are 62" 45# @ 29" and to say I'm pleased would be an understatement. Performance is great, smooth to draw and light in the hand. This is my 4th bow from Chad and I can't say enough good things about his skills as a bowyer.......and the he is just a nice guy to deal with. Cyclic-Rivers [Charlie} is going to post a photo or 2 for me so I can share my new bow with you all! :thumbsup:
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Congrats Ron, look forward to the pics. One day I'm going to shoot one of his bows. :rolleyes:
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Grats Ron!
I recently purchased a used river runner from a tg member. I contacted Chad and he told me that the bow is unique in that there were only 3-4 of em made. Its from his original form from about six years ago. When i first heard this i thought oh no! But Chad reassured me there was no problem with the bow. And he is correct, he only made a few changes, the bow is awesome, great shooter, fast and smooth, suprisingly smooth. I really love his grip, coming from a longbow straight grip kinda guy, i didnt think i would, but do. Learning different things everyday with this bow. Probably first and last recurve to own since i really like the lb. I like messing around with it. If anyonen gets a chance to shoot a river runner, you should, they are a pleasure to shoot. Cocobola riser, boo limbs and hickory veneers, a real beaut. Also chad made me a new string with cool little wool balls and special woven pieces by the tips to prevent string slap, this alone in my book shows that this bowyer, Chad, goes that extra mile. If he does this with a string, one has to believe he does this with everything.
Ron good luck with the new bow and enjoy!
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Sounds awesome Ron! Just before the new year I sold the two Holms I had bought used on the classifieds, and I only did so willingly because I full well intend on ordering one someday direct from Chad 100% to my specs. He is one of my favorite bowyers for sure, love his bows.
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Lookin' forward to pics!
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Shoot straight, Shinken
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:campfire: Can't wait to see it!
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Definitely a nice Bow! Enjoy the pics. The best part about this bow is.. Because Chad and Ron are so generous, proceeds went to st. Judes. The next auction is coming up soooo start saving you $ and thinking of auction donations. :readit: :cool:
without further ado here is Ron's St. Jude's Chad Holm River runner :clapper:
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Very nice bow!!
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yes-sir-re very nice!
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Hey Charlie, thanks for the pics. The longbow was my St. Judes bow....This one was it's soul mate....lol!
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Ron, that is one beautiful Bow, I love the wood combinations. :thumbsup:
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Sweet looking bow Ron, enjoy!
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Cool bow!
Bisch
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:bigsmyl:
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Oh my !! Oh My !!!
Just recently i told the wife i was done buying bows. Hummm, i hate it when she says i told ya so.
This is going to the top of my St Judes Auction list.
>>>>----JG--------->>
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Beautiful, Chad builds some dandys.
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Nice bow,congrats.
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That is a beautiful bow! Have fun.
JW
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Beautiful!
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Again, congrats Ron! That definitely is a bow to be proud of. Sexy little thing that it is! :goldtooth:
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Beauty!!
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Nice :thumbsup:
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wow, that's a beauty!
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Fine looking bow, nice wood combo, without being overdone. :thumbsup:
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Nice looking recurve... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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WOW!!! This bow is beautiful!!
Add my name to the list of guys to talk to if you ever want to sell it!
Very nice. Congratulations!
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Pretty bow.
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very nice Ron :thumbsup: :clapper:
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Sweet bow Ron. Love those Cherry limbs. :thumbsup:
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That bow is a class act, awesome work.
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Awesome! I picked up a gently-used bocote River Runner from Killdeer last year and I really enjoy it. Nice wood selections there. Beauty!
Kingsnake
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Chad is a craftsman! That is the first 62" River Runner I have seen, didn't know he made them that long.
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Originally posted by PICKNGRIN:
Chad is a craftsman! That is the first 62" River Runner I have seen, didn't know he made them that long.
Chad just started the 62" River Runners not to long ago.....and I'm glad he did....lol! Thanks for the nice comments, I do like cocobolo and Osage!!
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Ron, the woods are really beautiful and just look at that string/limb tip angle! I sold my 60" River Runner because it was right-handed and I switched over. If I get a replacement, it will probably be a 62". That thing looks like it could be drawn WAAAY back. And that dual shelf is not a bad idea at all. I have a '56 Kodiak that I shoot from both sides, but it's no where near as smooth as I'm sure yours is.
Keep me in mind when you get ready to sell that one :)
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nice!!
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Bladepeek.....sell it? :scared: I don't think so....lol! I draw just a shade over 29" and she is smooth from start to finish!
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I ran some Ash arrows that I made up for stump shooting out of this bow and it's really neat. 750gr, 60-65 spine, 125gr up front. After 25 yards they drop off pretty quick but the bow is almost silent at the shot and the wack the 3-D target with a real whoompph!!
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Beautiful!
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Tough to beat Chad's craftsmanship, congrats on a special bow. :thumbsup:
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Hey, just got in from a show this weekend. Thanks for the nice words. I love the pictures. Great color and quality. I wish I could do that.
To answer some questions that have arrived through private messages. I do not charge extra for the double shelf unless the poundage of the bow and/or riser wood choices dictate that I reinforce the riser with a "hidden I beam" piece of 1/4" fiberglass. Thus adds about 40.00 to my costs for the material and also for the replacement of a bandsaw blade that is trashed after working with the FG. Rons bow was light enough in poundage and the choice of cocobolo and osage for the riser, I wasn't concerned.
These bows shoot great but it is note worthy that the shelf is not cut quite as far to center as a single shelf bow. You will need a little lighter spine arrow. Thanks, Chad
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Ron, I'll have to catch up with you to shoot that beautiful bow. That one is just up my alley. Chad makes some nice bows I admire them every year at ETAR, now I guess I need to be serious when looking.
Lee
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Congrats Ron....That is a beautiful bow. Well done Chad!
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That would be fun Lee.....I'm sure we will run into each other at some point!......Thanks Dave , I'm really liking it!! Chad....the bow photos would not be that good if you didn't do a great job on putting the package together!! :thumbsup: :notworthy:
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Ron, That is a sweet bow.... congrats. i like the double shelf.
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The dual shelf is proving to be an interesting option. When I shoot left handed I am amazed I do as well as I do. Once the weather breaks I'm going to devote some time to the left side and try to get consistent with it. I now have a recurve and a longbow with the dual shelf....both by Chad.
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Ron, you really have me thinking about that dual shelf now. Not for the usual reason - that I could shoot from either side of the stand - but just because it really helps me concentrate on form if I alternate every few shots and force myself to really bear down on the form basics.
Yes, they do require a weaker dynamically spined arrow, but that's no problem. I had a "D" longbow that was cut nowhere near center. A light-spined carbon loaded down with 275gr up front and like you said, it really walloped the target and was the most forgiving bow I had.
I'm really glad you posted this! Congrats again on a beautiful bow.
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Very nice Ron. :thumbsup:
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The pictures don't do this bow justice! Prior to Ron showing this bow to me in person, I was talking to him at a local shoot and just smiled at me and said, "I GO BOTH WAYS NOW!" After I picked myself up of the floor with laughter I realized Ron was talking about this new jem :thumbsup:
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Come on over to the other side Ron.
It is like having the fun of learning to shoot all over again.
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Beautiful bow Ron. You keep raving about Chad's bows, and I get more and more interested.
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Moots, I rave because I think Chad makes an excellent bow for the price and they just seem user friendly to me!! Not to hard on the eyes either.....lol!