Black Widow longbow, that is (get your minds out of the gutters :)
I been wanting a Black Widow longbow for a while now, but finally got into a position to pull the trigger on a custom order.
62" Greybark, with the grey crosscut camo laminations (back and belly), 2-pc takedown, Toby grip, 53#@27, beavertail grip.
Now begins the 8-9 week nail-biting wait. It's bad enough when I buy a used bow and I gotta wait ONE week to get it...9 weeks is gonna kill me.
In the meantime, would any of you kind folks take pity on a poor soul and post some pics of your BW Longbows? I'd be grateful enough to drink a beer in your honor :)
Thanks in advance--
--Kyo
Don't have any pics but have always been a widow man myself! Congrats
Congrats dude. Here are a couple PL's to check out.
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z473/ryanwhitaker/016-2.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/ryanwhitaker/media/016-2.jpg.html)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z473/ryanwhitaker/015-1.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/ryanwhitaker/media/015-1.jpg.html)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z473/ryanwhitaker/014-1.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/ryanwhitaker/media/014-1.jpg.html)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z473/ryanwhitaker/006-3.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/ryanwhitaker/media/006-3.jpg.html)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z473/ryanwhitaker/007-1.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/ryanwhitaker/media/007-1.jpg.html)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z473/ryanwhitaker/010.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/ryanwhitaker/media/010.jpg.html)
The wait is always the hardest part. rat'
Rat, those sure are beautiful bows!
Rat, nice to see you around! That bow is still as beautiful as the first time i saw it!
Daniel
Thanks, Rat! Those are some classy bows right there. Love the skins over the bamboo overlays!
Am I right in that you have the Toby grip on both? How do you like it compared to the standard grip?
9 weeks wont kill you.
good things come to those who wait.
just got my fox high sierra after 10 months.
congrats on your bow. a BW SA3 my next bow
No red, black weft and tips!!
One of these days I may take the PL plunge!!!!!
Thanks and hello gents. Kyodai,the Toby grip just feels..."familiar". It is a simple,comfy,design. rat'
(http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y460/goingoldskool/20130730_192255_zps06471de6.jpg) (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/goingoldskool/media/20130730_192255_zps06471de6.jpg.html)
I absolutely LOVE my PL-III
Enjoy!
Rodd
Beautiful bows Riverrat 2! Copperheads blend so well into the fallen, dead leaves... You can't beat the natural camo!
not a longbow.. but here is my recurve I just acquired in a trade for my wheelie bow last week.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y4ptFKnIps8/UkFsHHKpZXI/AAAAAAAAIeE/-E_6tw2eCKg/s640/IMG_20130923_160717_423.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i1zFw29qR8Y/UkFsSF8F2eI/AAAAAAAAIeU/_WhOnsIq_ZI/s640/IMG_20130923_160733_608.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-b-A_bAYtxqM/UkFsLb8HZAI/AAAAAAAAIeM/iU0ISOza16c/s640/IMG_20130924_053445_597.jpg)
Thanks guys! Nice PMA, Irish. I think you got the best of that deal :)
(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/johnwhitten/longbow8pt10-31-10.jpg) (http://s1033.photobucket.com/user/johnwhitten/media/longbow8pt10-31-10.jpg.html)
(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/johnwhitten/BowandCaribouRack.jpg) (http://s1033.photobucket.com/user/johnwhitten/media/BowandCaribouRack.jpg.html)
(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/johnwhitten/IMG_2650.jpg) (http://s1033.photobucket.com/user/johnwhitten/media/IMG_2650.jpg.html)
(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/johnwhitten/doe1.jpg) (http://s1033.photobucket.com/user/johnwhitten/media/doe1.jpg.html)
(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/johnwhitten/Longbow3.jpg) (http://s1033.photobucket.com/user/johnwhitten/media/Longbow3.jpg.html)
(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/johnwhitten/doe2pic.jpg) (http://s1033.photobucket.com/user/johnwhitten/media/doe2pic.jpg.html)
(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/johnwhitten/023.jpg) (http://s1033.photobucket.com/user/johnwhitten/media/023.jpg.html)
(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a411/johnwhitten/033.jpg) (http://s1033.photobucket.com/user/johnwhitten/media/033.jpg.html)
i really love my graybark PL. hope your is as good to you as mine has been to me
NICE shots there Rolltide, and thanks for your wishes. I hope, too that we'll take some game together, my PL and I.
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/RJR9603/3ea651b9-6ea3-48ab-bbb2-350a20d8d8f0_zps706126d9.jpg) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/RJR9603/media/3ea651b9-6ea3-48ab-bbb2-350a20d8d8f0_zps706126d9.jpg.html)
Not the greatest pic but shows my PLV with the Toby grip next to my Liberty Chief elite.
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/RJR9603/e2d86e5c-9324-4471-9caa-d0db3e4ac711_zps3877cb58.jpg) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/RJR9603/media/e2d86e5c-9324-4471-9caa-d0db3e4ac711_zps3877cb58.jpg.html)
Not a PL, but my Widow LAG along the shenandoah last year.
you are going to love that bow!!!
Thanks Joe :)
Nice LAG there--next to the same quiver I use! Gives me a bit of an idea of what my rig will look like in the woods!
My PLGA
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/vegas89/PLGA-3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vegas89/media/PLGA-3.jpg.html)
Just got a bw sax recurve. I know, not a longbow. But sure love my widow.
you have made an excellent choice. I love Widows! great pics rolltidehunter!
(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy182/jsparky93/037.jpg) (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jsparky93/media/037.jpg.html)
(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy182/jsparky93/016.jpg) (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jsparky93/media/016.jpg.html)
(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy182/jsparky93/026.jpg) (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jsparky93/media/026.jpg.html)
Ooohhh I had a chance on a plga that I passed on and have been kicking myself ever since. Beautiful.
And sparky, what's the riser material on yours? No red, no phenolic looks like. Quilted maple limbs?
Kyodia, The riser is Ziricote & the limbs are Myrtle Burl.
Pics to come later guys, but I just needed to tell ya'll cause I know I'm among people who will understand.
Got the bow yesterday, just in time for my 40th birthday :) This is my first custom, exactly to my specs and choices. I only had a chance to put literally 2 arrows through it after getting it set up. It was pitch black out and sleeting, and I could not see the block target that I have set up (with a 12 ft retaining wall behind it as a backstop).
Could not see the arrow, but I've launched so many thousands of shots at this target from this spot I was confident. Anyhow, let loose with the first one and was rewarded with the soft thunk of the arrow hitting the target. No handshock, and only mild vibration.
Dropped the string on the second arrow, and immediately heard the unmistakable sound of my arrow shaft slapping the other one. Went to go get the arrows out of the target, and they were both there, dead center, one with the nock busted off!
Not bad for having no light, brand new bow and getting iced up solid from the sleet :)
Roger and John at Black Widow provided outstanding service and guidance. I cannot comment enough how pleased I am with their service, and product. This will not be the last Black Widow that I order!
--Kyo
Congratulations and good luck with it!
Congratulations on the new bow!
I sure enjoy my PLX! Had it for a couple years now and like it more every time I shoot it. I bought it new, and it was money well-spent!
Here's my PLX that my wife got for me. I love this bow like no other, it just hits where I want to on a regular basis. She's 66" 48# Olive Ash.
Rat make sure to let me know when you get tired of your new PLX :biglaugh:
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/caughtandhobbled/Budsquiver_zps3b0b1d7f.jpg)
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/caughtandhobbled/20138pt_zps3a5a7e04.jpg)
Beautiful longbows!