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Title: New Fedora Xtreme
Post by: Rock 'N Bow on June 16, 2014, 07:30:00 PM
After a long wait, I received my new Fedora Xtreme longbow. It is 64", 52#@29". It came in gray Actionwood with extra laminations and their "special core".  (http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/JimWolffe/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/10440267_683583971713140_2968528119264169149_n.jpg) (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/JimWolffe/media/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/10440267_683583971713140_2968528119264169149_n.jpg.html)
My initial impressions are favorable. It looks well built and the finish is a basic satin. The nocking point and silencers came already set up. Once I put my hand on the grip, my hand immediately became one with the bow.   (http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/JimWolffe/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/4279fbf0-7ed8-4da8-959d-75652ee2375d_zps97081ae8.jpg) (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/JimWolffe/media/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/4279fbf0-7ed8-4da8-959d-75652ee2375d_zps97081ae8.jpg.html)
The draw on this bow is incredibly smooth. I found myself drawing to anchor almost without realizing it. Once I released, the arrow launched straight to the target with perfect flight.   (http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/JimWolffe/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/10458305_683642735040597_3317433558990853230_n.jpg) (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/JimWolffe/media/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/10458305_683642735040597_3317433558990853230_n.jpg.html)  This was my first group, shot from 18 yards.

I've shot many bows over the years, and I can safely say that this is the first bow I truly felt was custom built for me. If you are looking for a fast, forgiving and quiet bow, you should seriously consider a Fedora.
Title: Re: New Fedora Xtreme
Post by: pete p on June 16, 2014, 07:46:00 PM
great looking bow, love the gray actionwood. i had a fedora recurve, sweet shooting bows, have fun!
Title: Re: New Fedora Xtreme
Post by: Mike VanBuren on June 16, 2014, 08:47:00 PM
That's a keeper bow for sure. My Xtreme won't be parting from me anytime soon. Very well behaved and quick bow.

How long did you wait? I'm going on 14 months for a set of limbs. I called once and they were having some problems with help.
Title: Re: New Fedora Xtreme
Post by: Rock 'N Bow on June 16, 2014, 09:17:00 PM
It took almost 14 months. Mike had told me he lost his son. I don't know if that means he left the business or something else. But he is still passionate about what he does. Your limbs are probably going to be ready soon.