Kirk has started on my Sasquatch. It won't be long now.
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Roger that. I told him I wanted something dark and stealthy.
Bet it does not look a lot different from the Sasquatch SS Kirk has/had for sale in the sponsor classifieds...looking forward to seeing how he interprets your request
DDave
Iroko riser. I'm not much for fancy, just something deadly. I've heard good things about his bows. I've never had a bow made for me, getting excited.
Chain2, hybrid or ss? Either way your getting a great bow.
It is the hybrid longbow. I am looking forward to it. Hoping to do an elk hunt again in 2015. Son is getting married this Sept. Shortcoming in his upbringing. Who gets married in elk season?
Best money I have ever spent was to have Kirk make me a bow.. You'll love it.
Maybe the best hybrid on the market today... :thumbsup:
Maybe the best hybrid on the market today
Probably is , I don't have one for sale today Hahah.
:knothead:
You are going to love this bow!!!!! They shoot as good as it gets and Kirk is just an awesome guy to deal with.
God bless, Steve
Compared to many on this site, I don't have many bows, but I don't think I've even HELD any of the other few I had, since I got my Sasquatch LB!
Even sold one of my main bows... :eek:
A custom Kirk Grip will spoil a body rotten...And the performance in his design made me bump up spine one full click even though I dropped below 50# draw weight...!
Hang tough...time is your friend in Kirk's hands!
I am getting a custom grip. We have talked about arrows, I might have to lose head weight or go up in spine. Your review Doc got me thinking of a Sasquatch. You should tell Kirk you want a commission. Thanks
LOL... Good one, Chain2!
I'll tell you this... my "commission" was receiving a bow that a)FIT where I'd been frustrated too many times before and b)at only 47#, out shot every bow I've owned even back when I could handle greater draw weight!
Going up in spine to harness the efficiency of Kirk's limbs is pretty worthwhile to achieve more efficiency for the exertion in draw weight.
I just happened to be lucky. I went from 400 to 340 and only had to add 1/2" in length but also added 25 gr. to my front weight.
But then I'm one of those EFOC junkies and we don't want to talk about that
IMHO, Sasquatch and Eaglewing are the two best bows made. I own one of both and they are the best, you will not be disappointed.
I have been shooting full length GT Trads 55/75's with 100gr brass insert and 250 gr head. Kirk thought I might have to increase spine or decrease point weight
By the way I am shooting a Bushbow now 55@32. My Sasquatch is going to be 55@31
What woods did you go with?
Only one, Iroko
This is going to be really interesting cause I have never seen Iroko.
God bless, Steve
Hmm I am with you Steve--should be interesting :bigsmyl:
It is south American teak
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroko
South African hardwood called African teak but not a teak, cool looking, should look good in a bow. Interesting tales that go with it.
My geography was off by a continent or two. Not my best subject. It is a good looking wood, hopefully, the gods don't blame me for its demise.
You Will be amazed by this bow.
I received a Sasquatch from Kirk last month. Great bow. Silent, no hand shock, pulls smoothly and hits right where you're looking. Kirk worked really hard getting my grip just like I wanted it. Great guy and great bow. Look forward to pictures of yours!
QuoteOriginally posted by BHall:
I received a Sasquatch from Kirk last month. Great bow. Silent, no hand shock, pulls smoothly and hits right where you're looking. Kirk worked really hard getting my grip just like I wanted it. Great guy and great bow. Look forward to pictures of yours!
So... no pics to tease us with...?! Tsk, tsk... :)
Kirk says he is sending pictures today. I will get them up as soon as I can.
Here's a couple pics for you... i've sent a link to photo bucket with a few more.... I've just got a sealer on the wood right now.... the finish will bring out the the iridescence in the wood a lot more.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u301/kirkll/Bows%202014/Jim%20LeJeune%20Sas%20LB/SANY0011.jpg) (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/kirkll/media/Bows%202014/Jim%20LeJeune%20Sas%20LB/SANY0011.jpg.html)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u301/kirkll/Bows%202014/Jim%20LeJeune%20Sas%20LB/SANY0014.jpg) (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/kirkll/media/Bows%202014/Jim%20LeJeune%20Sas%20LB/SANY0014.jpg.html)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u301/kirkll/Bows%202014/Jim%20LeJeune%20Sas%20LB/SANY0010.jpg) (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/kirkll/media/Bows%202014/Jim%20LeJeune%20Sas%20LB/SANY0010.jpg.html)
I'll send you a few more after i get her polished up and get it out in the sun light bro. these indoor photos doesn't do the wood justice.
Thanks for posting Kirk. WOW!! If there is anyone out there thinking of a custom bow, give Kirk a call. He is a true craftsman.
Mighty fine looking bow, enjoy.
Many bowyers make awesome looking bows. Many bowyers make bows that perform well.
I've been most impressed with how Kirk manages to show talent at taking pretty woods and making awesome looking bows---combined with his penchant for delving into the mechanics of how bow designs function, refuses to accept the status quo, dissecting the mechanical process and then experimenting with designs to get the utmost performance out of every ounce of energy, we the shooter, put into drawing our bow.
No handshock. Awesome vertical AND horizonal stability. Excellent fit and finish- with all that mechanical transfer of energy into the arrow's flight, not my body on release!
That and an uncanny ability to shape a handle to fit most anyone's paw and/or their shooting style keeps me scratching my head. Ole Sixby and Kirk seem to be cut from the same basic mould!
I'm sure there are others, but Kirk is one that FINALLY...finally built me a bow I will die with!
:thumbsup: (http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/DavidLandis/Big%20foot/SANY0046.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/DavidLandis/media/Big%20foot/SANY0046.jpg.html)
QuoteOriginally posted by katman:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroko
South African hardwood called African teak but not a teak, cool looking, should look good in a bow. Interesting tales that go with it.
Hey Gery, I'm curious about the interesting stories behind the Iroko. Want to share those?
I think this stuff would be an excellent carving wood. The density consistency is very uniform without any distinct winter/ summer growth rings. This would allow very detailed tooling. It's not real heavy in mass weight either.
QuoteOriginally posted by iohkus:
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Great looking bow, and. I hear the performance is top tier.
Kirk, if you don't mind me asking, what is your wait time at these days?
Kirk, just what I read online here and wikipedia, wonder if the spirit enhances the bows powers?
http://www.bryan-watkins-and-son.co.uk/buy-online/timber/hardwoods/iroko.html
http://www.sacred-texts.com/afr/yl/yl10.htm
QuoteOriginally posted by TxAg:
Great looking bow, and. I hear the performance is top tier.
Kirk, if you don't mind me asking, what is your wait time at these days?
My official wait time is 6 months, but they are going out a little sooner for the guys ordering right now. I'm catching up on orders pretty good right now.
You know..... all these bows vary a bit in performance, and this design is typically a very good shooter that runs toe to toe with the fastest double carbon bows on the market...... But this particular bow tested out extremely fast for a no frills brown glass, bamboo core limb.
This is the first 62" bow i've ever built that hit 201 fps at 10 GPP. It hit 207 at 9 gpp..... every now and then ya get one that's just hot.
She came out 55@31" right on the nose, and boy does she have some manners.
look at this string angle at 31" draw here. i haven't seen too many 68" long bows with that nice of string angle...... Finger pinch? Not on these babies.... Even the 60" model draws to 32" with no finger pinch issues at all. These Sasquatch Hybrid long bows are a long draw length archers dream come true.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u301/kirkll/Bows%202014/Jim%20LeJeune%20Sas%20LB/31inchdraw.jpg) (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/kirkll/media/Bows%202014/Jim%20LeJeune%20Sas%20LB/31inchdraw.jpg.html)
The first 4 arrows out of the bow were fighting over a dime sized spot.
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u301/kirkll/Bows%202014/Jim%20LeJeune%20Sas%20LB/SANY0002.jpg) (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/kirkll/media/Bows%202014/Jim%20LeJeune%20Sas%20LB/SANY0002.jpg.html)
There you go, I doubt that many carbons bows will perform with that bow or better it by much. Add carbon to it and watch out .
I am kind of impressed with that kind of accuracy coming out of a hot bow that is a hunter model.
Maybe just a little bit.
God bless, Steve
God bless, Steve
Here are some of the pictures Kirk took. I will post more.
Man those are some good numbers Kirk. Chain2 you are really getting a goodun'
Kirk,
in the strung profile your bows have an extra bend in the limbs...vs many others. So your limbs work a bit different than others?
Curious as to why you came up with that?
All I can say is WOW!!!!! My arrows are underspined but man do they fly. Hardly any noise at all. This bow is stealthy
I will work on a full in depth review as the journey begins....,
QuoteOriginally posted by duncan idaho:
IMHO, Sasquatch and Eaglewing are the two best bows made. I own one of both and they are the best, you will not be disappointed.
While I have yet to own a bow made by these two fine bowyersI am very impressed with both of their work and look forward to when I can own their fine work ;)
I started shooting and tuning last night. I removed the brass insert and started shortening the arrow. I can't believe how well this bow fits my hand. I broke a bunch of nocks of at 20yds. I think I am close but to keep my 250 gr VPA BH I am probably going to have to change shafts to 75/95. The fit and finish of this bow is incredible. It throws the arrows down range with incredible force also. I couldn't be more pleased.
How close are you to having the spine right? Can you put on a thinner side plate or adjust brace height to get it the rest of the way there?
Thom
Somebody that knows more than me probably could. I have one last adjustment(cut) to try today and that will tell. I think that even if I got them to fly they would be right on the edge. I can't believe how well that bow fits my hand.
If your real close you can also increase mass of the string silencers, will rob a little performance but won't have to buy new arrows right away.
QuoteOriginally posted by Chain2:
S I can't believe how well that bow fits my hand.
That made me smile...a BUNCH! :D
When I get this thing tuned, it's going to be fun. Arrows are on order. Picking up 3, 340's tonight. This is one heck of a bow.
Well i'm glad you like her Jim. :)
I was hoping you'd take some pictures of it. I kinda fell down on my finished photos on that one so i can't help you out in that department.
oooops! i double posted again this morning. That was strange..... Kirk
A really beautiful bow that's fast and fits the hand. I would say this one a home run.
I will get some pictures posted. I worked most of the weekend. Did some bare shaft tuning. Bow shoots awesome. I just need to get the 75/95's here. I know I could go to a lighter point weight but seeing what this bow will do with the weight I have is amazing.
The hard work now will pay off in dividends for years to come...
Each new dozen shafts requires some TLC, since the best Mfgs, don't keep all 12 in the same spine to what you might want...
But in the end...you have a bow/arrow combo that suits you to a T...
Carnt wait to see more of this baby Thanks Shane
QuoteOriginally posted by Shifting Shadow:
A really beautiful bow that's fast and fits the hand. I would say this one a home run.
From what I've seen on here, and my own Sassy Lady, that is what customers have come to expect, and receive from ole Kirk!