I was lucky enough to buy a spot on the waiting list from the TG classifieds. After that I started to decide on which model I would want. I originally was going to do a Chimera with XTL. I looked high and low for some veneers I liked. Went back and forth and ended up purchasing a set from Stalker Bows and he mailed directly to Mr. Neaves. He was great to deal with. I bought 4 veneers and my decision was made. A glass XTL bow.
I wanted Dark Matter in the handle but didn't want to spend the extra $$$. When Jim called he said he could do just the overlay (palm swell) piece in DM and it would increase heft somewhat. Would'nt be near as much $$ as a full DM handle. Jim even surprised me with a Coco strip in the DM. I have an all wood handled Chimera and this bow is just a little heavier. It's nice. Shot the bow yesterday and its just awesome. Not sure its quieter than my Chimera but its definitely not louder and has a different tone. I've read people say this. I haven't started to tune the bow and its shooting very good already.
Jim was a absolute pleasure to deal with. I am so glad I chose Centaur for my first bow made for me. It's a 62" 57@30 which is my draw or 52@28 bow. Cocobolo handle and veneers with a dark matter two tone.
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Pivo,
Kempf Trophy Hunter 58" 55@28
Centaur Chimera 62" 57@29
Centaur Glass w/XTL 62" 57@30
Wow, that sure is a beauty! Congrats and love the dark colors. :thumbsup:
Heck yeah! You made a great choice and that's an awesome build right there! Jim's the man!
I like that a lot congrats!
Sweet looking Centaur !!! Another outstanding job by Jim Neaves :notworthy: Congrats
Bill
Very nice!!
Gorgeous bow!! Congrats!
congrats Kevin... thats a sweet bow been thinking real hard on adding one to my collection. I'd like to to try that one out one day soon.
Sweet stick
That's a real beauty, best of luck with it.
Gorgeous bow...congrats brother!!
That's abeautiful bow, I have those coco veneers on my Stalker and they are awesome. Two very nice bowyers how build great performing bows :thumbsup:
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Congratulations. Beautiful bow.
Very nice-Hap
Real nice.
Real shooter and beautiful bow,I really like when great bowyers cohoperate together..
She is a beauty
Very nice looking bow ! I think I would like one about like yours except with carbon limbs and some red in overlays ! That's a beautiful bow you got there !
Nice looking bow.
A beauty!!
She's pretty. Good luck.
nice bow!
Nice looking centaur. Cant wait to get mine.
Just my opinion, buy a Centaur first and save THOUSANDS of dollars! Nice bow,no doubt it will shoot as well
Beautiful bow! I've had my eye on a Centaur since I started this stickbow thing.
I think it's going to have to be the classifieds for me someday though (and probably no time soon!).
Nice!
It has an air of mystery. Never a regret when you deal with Mr. Nieves. :D
Awesome bow.
Very nice! Love the Centaurs, great bows.
Nice looking stick. .BEST OF LUCK with it!
Another beautiful example of Jim's work!
Good lookin' stick!
Congrats,
Bisch