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Title: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on September 30, 2007, 06:58:00 PM
After 16 long months my Habu Vyperkahn with the carbon longbow lims got here on Friday. Very nice. The fit and finish is superb.

It is 46#@28. Can anyone help me with an arrow to start with? I am not afraid to shoot alum, but I would prefer to stay with carbon. I was shooting Axis 500's with the brass inserts with my Morrison.
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: vermonster13 on September 30, 2007, 07:02:00 PM
I'd start with the axis and a heavy point. See how that works before trying anything else first.

Now we need pics of the bow.
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on September 30, 2007, 07:23:00 PM
So your saying stay with the 500's with the 100 grain brass insert and 125 grain head?

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Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on September 30, 2007, 07:24:00 PM
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Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on September 30, 2007, 07:24:00 PM
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Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on September 30, 2007, 07:25:00 PM
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Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: vermonster13 on September 30, 2007, 07:27:00 PM
Sweet bow. I'd probably try a 250, 200 and 175 head just to see what flys best personally. What draw length are you?
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: S. Brant Osborn on September 30, 2007, 07:29:00 PM
WOW!
B.
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on September 30, 2007, 07:40:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by vermonster13:
Sweet bow. I'd probably try a 250, 200 and 175 head just to see what flys best personally. What draw length are you?
28" draw. These Axis camo 500's are at 29 1/2. They bare shaft tuned out of my Morrison at the same weight. But the Habu is suppose to shoot a bit stiffer I was told.
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on September 30, 2007, 07:44:00 PM
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Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on September 30, 2007, 07:44:00 PM
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Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on September 30, 2007, 07:45:00 PM
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Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on September 30, 2007, 07:46:00 PM
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Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: larry on September 30, 2007, 07:49:00 PM
oh man would I love to loose some arrows off from that thing...and just my draw weight to!!
Would you like my mailing address?  :D
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on September 30, 2007, 07:52:00 PM
Sorry Larry, not that I wouldn't let ya shoot her. Too many hours of OT worked to get to be risking that.
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: larry on September 30, 2007, 08:04:00 PM
I'd promise to send it back in no more than 3 years  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: TaterHill Archer on September 30, 2007, 11:37:00 PM
Awesome.  I have one about to be finished.  I sent the final payment in last week and I expect it sometime in Oct.  Great bows
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on October 01, 2007, 07:28:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by roknjs:
Awesome.  I have one about to be finished.  I sent the final payment in last week and I expect it sometime in Oct.  Great bows
Mine was 4 months after final payment. Just so you know.
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: overbo on October 01, 2007, 12:20:00 PM
Wonderful bow.
By far my favorite bow .I posted on your other thread about aluminum arros.
I shoot axis from my 66lbs VK.The 340's w/ a 190gr point shoot extremely well.I think you maybe under spined.Bareshaft tune and see.My guess is you'll need a 400 axis w/ a 175/200grs up front.
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: overbo on October 01, 2007, 12:23:00 PM
bowhunter,
Is that Chris's I-Con series?
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: LV2HUNT on October 01, 2007, 01:21:00 PM
Pretty bow, now you have to wait for the first scratch   :eek: .
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on October 01, 2007, 02:25:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by overbo:
bowhunter,
Is that Chris's I-Con series?
Yes it is. $$$$$$$$
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on October 01, 2007, 02:26:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by overbo:
Wonderful bow.
By far my favorite bow .I posted on your other thread about aluminum arros.
I shoot axis from my 66lbs VK.The 340's w/ a 190gr point shoot extremely well.I think you maybe under spined.Bareshaft tune and see.My guess is you'll need a 400 axis w/ a 175/200grs up front.
That is what I was thinking also. Chris had also said I may need the 400 with his bow. When I get some time I will check and see.
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: RamiusEng on October 01, 2007, 02:37:00 PM
That bow looks amazing!!!

  :clapper:
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on October 01, 2007, 03:12:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by LV2HUNT:
Pretty bow, now you have to wait for the first scratch    :eek:  .
Now Frank why did ya have to say it?   :knothead:    :)
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: LV2HUNT on October 01, 2007, 03:57:00 PM
I took a brand new bow down to Texas for a spring Jav and Hog hunt. By the time we got back that bow was "old hat". Your bow will be pretty with or without scratches but I will keep my fingers crossed for you    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: bowhnter7 on October 01, 2007, 04:36:00 PM
I had just got a new Morrison riser once. Took it down to the local pro shop to show it off to a few friends. A young man working there knocked it off the counter and you can imagine what happen. I didn't even have the limbs for it yet. So I know all about those first scratches, even it you don't get to put em in there.

I definatly didn't get her to hang it on the wall and look at it.
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: overbo on October 01, 2007, 09:32:00 PM
Once you kill a few critters w/ it the scratches are memories of the journey.
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: TaterHill Archer on October 01, 2007, 11:37:00 PM
Hope it's not 4 months.  It's a little late already.  No big deal, but we'll have snow soon and I'd like to have something to do this winter.
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: overbo on October 02, 2007, 07:23:00 AM
Imagine Chris is hunting right now and not much bow building is happening.Someone post some performance specs when they get a chance.
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: Jim Harris on October 02, 2007, 09:33:00 AM
I have found several shafts that work well with my
VyperKahn. Mine is 47# @ 28". I draw a little over 27" so I am probably at about 45#. I get good arrow flight with 2115's and 2016's. You could probably use 2115's. I recently bought some Beaman carbons (500's) but haven't made them up yet.
Chris makes a great bow. His craftmanship is second to none. Mine is smooth, fast and accurate.
It is my go to bow. My favorite by far. I have a set of carbon limbs ordered for mine, 47 @ 27. It will be a while for these yet.
Good luck with your VK.
Title: Re: Habu Vyperkahn, Longbow-Carbon. Finally
Post by: rustyspike on October 02, 2007, 09:37:00 AM
Very sweet. Looks worth the wait.  :)

Rich K.