My good friend Keith Zimmerman is building a nice collection of Cari-Bows to go along with his Schafers.
Wolverine
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/wolverine3_zps07d42ed2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/wolverine3_zps07d42ed2.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/wolverine5_zps13624173.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/wolverine5_zps13624173.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/wolverine4_zps7eaf09ab.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/wolverine4_zps7eaf09ab.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/wolverine2_zps01616896.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/wolverine2_zps01616896.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/wolverine_zps1470c72f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/wolverine_zps1470c72f.jpg.html)
That is very nice!
Slynx I traded him after he sent it to Dave Windauer for some checkering and a compass.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/DavesWork024_zpsb5a9d359.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/DavesWork024_zpsb5a9d359.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/DavesWork023_zps7e4bb1fb.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/DavesWork023_zps7e4bb1fb.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/DavesWork027_zpsa7f44865.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/DavesWork027_zpsa7f44865.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/DavesWork026_zpsc2516be9.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/DavesWork026_zpsc2516be9.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/DavesWork025_zpsf1ba3fa2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/DavesWork025_zpsf1ba3fa2.jpg.html)
What the Slynx looked like before Dave's handiwork.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/RH206220Slynx20gabonmunn20side.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/Bows/RH206220Slynx20gabonmunn20side.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/RH206220Slynx20Gabonmunnebony.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/Bows/RH206220Slynx20Gabonmunnebony.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/RH206220Slynx20gabonebony20tips.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/Bows/RH206220Slynx20gabonebony20tips.jpg.html)
Beautiful!
He also traded this one off me.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/Ebony20Coco-bolo20Silver20Fox20005.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/Bows/Ebony20Coco-bolo20Silver20Fox20005.jpg.html)
And he has this Slynx being made.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/Sylinxinprocess_zps78dcdace.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/comanche/media/Bows/Sylinxinprocess_zps78dcdace.jpg.html)
Thanks Danny!
The Slynx is 60" 62@28. The Wolverine is 58" 56@28. I bought that bow from my buddy Darren Shipp. I took advantage of a moment of weakness of his:) Sorry and thanks Darren!
I dont know what the woods are in the Wolverine. Darren said it was rare and Abe only made 2 bows with it. This is one. Darren has the other. Darrens collection is amazing.
Oh my Danny! Gary has been trying to get that Silver Fox from me forever! He will see that pic and he will start drooling!
Actually the pic in progress is from the Bow pictured above. The one being made is a copy of that one but a takedown with more options on it. No pics of that Slynx yet except the veneers that Abe sent me.
QuoteOriginally posted by Keith Zimmerman:
I dont know what the woods are in the Wolverine. Darren said it was rare and Abe only made 2 bows with it. This is one. Darren has the other. Darrens collection is amazing.
Limbs and grip overlays are myrtle. Not sure of the riser.
Yup Abe knows how to do it right, that's for darn sure :)
Keith,
Looking at that Silver Fox makes me want to order another one,LOL.
Very very nice ... Cari-Bows are outstanding performers and these are works of art to boot :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
wow!! the thing about those caribows is when you see one you think youve seen the prettiest bow on earth...and then you see another caribow and it starts all over. those bows are incredible, thanks for sharing.
Yowza!!! :eek: Those are some beauties!!! :thumbsup:
No question, Keith has got the sticks!
My take...fwiw.
Some bowyers are good at getting phenomenal woods. Some specialize in rather spectacular layouts and designs. There are those who work hardest on performance and shoot-ability. Some bowyers have excellent people skills and reputations. But there are very few who can put it all together and operate a successful bow business.
Cari-Bow is doing it. Abe and Tina are the real deal. Their bows are simply superior in all facets, but the quality doesn't end when the bow ships. Their attention to customers is as good as I've ever seen. It's that kind of skill set which results in bows good enough for the Dannys, Keiths, and others to collect them. Those are some gorgeous works of weapon-art.
I have a C-B Featherhorn which is my primary hunting bow. It has taken a good share of meat and antler, and it is as fine a companion as I've ever carried. It will make its third trip to Molokai in a few days, and I hope to add an animal to its history.
It certainly helps when u have good trading partners like Danny, Darren, WRV, DirtyBird, and others. Sorry if I missed a few. Having great friends on here certainly helps.
And Kevin, Im sure yours is a heck of a looker too. You don't do anything plain Jane!
All I have to say is keeps your eyes on the Silver Fox at ETAR I will get it one day buddy one day !
I just need something good to trade you but in the mean time I will just have to be content sitting here drooling
Congrats Keith, those are some very fine bows, just curious to see a comparison. Send you a pm
Gary, just make him some gawdy green arrows with flo green nocks, then he will give it to you,ROTFLMFAO. Sorry Keith, I could not help myself.
QuoteOriginally posted by ghall80:
I just need something good to trade you but in the mean time I will just have to be content sitting here drooling
Hey Gary - Why don't you see if he'll take a "Sweka Bow" for it - LOL :laughing: :laughing:
Nice sticks!
Those are some awesome bows..!!
Until he trades or sells me that bow all his arrows get green nocks. In fact when he's at ETAR I will sneak in the cabin and switch all his arrows out for green nock
Thanks for the reminder Danny
You guys are not nice. But I will let u shoot with me anyway...maybe.
Nice sticks Keith....but it wasn't nice of you to buy that Wolverine before you even posted pics....I was ready to pull the trigger on it :saywhat: :biglaugh:
I've been wanting a 2 piece slynx for a while now and those pics make me want one even more.
Keith those are very,very,nice. You are a Wildman fer'sure. Incredible arsenal this guy has. rat'
Abe makes a great bow. Ive been hunting with his bows for 20 years, and have taken some great big game animals with them over that time. Due to a bench pressing episode at the gym, I pinched 2 nerves in my right shoulder. This is going to take some time to heal. So instead of giving up bowhunting for a year, I purchased a compound last week to take the stress off my shoulder when I hold at full draw. Ill contact Abe later to make me some lighter limbs for my silver fox. Take care of her Keith. Shes a great looking and shooting bow.
"...gorgeous works of weapon-art" Indeed!
For a guy sitting on Abe's waitlist, threads like this are rather torturous. I'll post pics of my two-piece featherhorn soon enough (well, not soon enough, but in due time)and raise a little envy amongst all previous posters, hehe.
nice bows :thumbsup: :clapper:
That dark Slynx is sweet! :thumbsup:
Thats was always my favorite bow of your Danny. Can't believe you let it go.
Wow...great stuff...!!!! That Slynx is nice..!!!! Bring them to standing stone Keith...!!
I will bring a bunchabows:)