a few yrs ago(6-7) we were posting pics of our bows and there was a few all black bows posted..all black glass, riser with white riser overlays and same for limb tips..I saved the pics but my computer crashed awhile back and lost everything..
if you have pics of solid black bows please post them up trying to get ideas for a new custom..
Believe the one Im looking for was a homemade one maybe by Westbrook but wont swear to that..I did a search and came up empty.
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/javamanarchery/Helms%20Deep/IMG_1444_zpsnl0tafg0.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/javamanarchery/Helms%20Deep/IMG_1446_zpsvzfla79e.jpg)
Is this black enough for ya? This is my Vintage Works 1961/62 repro, solid piece of phenolic for the riser, black glass. This bow rocks, but I find that I never shoot it because it's just too purty...
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd503/goldentrout_one/Bow13_zps165ee965.jpg)
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd503/goldentrout_one/Bow11_zps48b16feb.jpg)
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd503/goldentrout_one/Bow8_zpscbab2397.jpg)
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd503/goldentrout_one/Bow3_zpsa13eabe3.jpg)
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd503/goldentrout_one/Bow2_zpsf1825b12.jpg)
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd503/goldentrout_one/Bow1_zpsef83e574.jpg)
Woowee I like those Helmsdeeps! I want to like your elkharts Greg, but the helmsdeeps are just too cool.
Goldentrout,
that is the look Im looking for maybe mot quiete as shiny.. nice bows guys.
All black 64" Bob Lee Ultimate. I'm also a sucker for when my wife wears one of her little black dresses too ;)
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af200/mzirnsak/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg) (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/mzirnsak/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg.html)
Here is an all black 58" Bob Lee Classic
(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af200/mzirnsak/Doe%20with%20Bow_zps2bfd5252.jpg) (http://s1007.photobucket.com/user/mzirnsak/media/Doe%20with%20Bow_zps2bfd5252.jpg.html)
No longer have pics but I had a Kanati built for a blind bow, charcoal dymondwood riser, red accents and black glass limbs, very stealthy looking.
My 67 ½ Super Kodiak.
(http://***********.bowsite.com/TF/pics/00small52344661.JPG)
Java Man -Beautiful Collection! :thumbsup:
Denny
All black with one or two red lines through the riser and a little red in the limb tips, that would do it for me.
Wish I could post pics of my Centaur triple carbon elite it is almost all black.
Almost all Black
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Colorado%20Elk%20Hunt/1315171978.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/Colorado%20Elk%20Hunt/1315171978.jpg.html)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Colorado%20Elk%20Hunt/1315177780.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/Colorado%20Elk%20Hunt/1315177780.jpg.html)
(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/Colorado%20Elk%20Hunt/1315176748.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/Colorado%20Elk%20Hunt/1315176748.jpg.html)
Nice bow. What is it?
Charlie, is that a Big River bow ?
I have one (Big River) that was all black ('cept the laminations), but I painted it camo ! Ordered it black cause I knew I was gonna do that.
Matthew, I hear ya bout them little black dresses :D little white ones work too !
ChuckC
yeah my Centaur Triple Carbon is all black... nice bows guys..love black bows..
Yes its a big River. same here, laminations were bamboo, the previous owner painted them black.
Wow....that Vintage-Works 1960/1961 ROCKS....!!! Wish I could figure this picture thing out...have some great pics...
Interesting threads great looking bows
Java man. Nice looking bows!
QuoteOriginally posted by Java Man:
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b214/javamanarchery/Helms%20Deep/IMG_1444_zpsnl0tafg0.jpg)
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Great looking bows Gregg!!
Blacked out Toelke Super D. Sweet Bow!
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t384/MeatCKR/SuperDPic2.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/MeatCKR/media/SuperDPic2.jpg.html)
Steve
If you wanted to paint a bow is there a certain kind of paint that you would use that would handle the flexing?
I've used Rustoleum primer with no problems.
Terry, I just use the camo paint you can get for duck hunting ( Cabelas / Gander Mtn). It comes in either permanent or removeable versions. You can get real intricate or just paint it first with green grass color then splash it a bit with black and it will disappear on you. Careful where you lay it down when hunting.
Clean the bow surface first.
ChuckC
For Rustolium...do you have to prime it 1st then use a black...of do they make a black primer?
If you want it permanent...I guess you spray mat finish poly over the paint?
Terry,
I have a Bear A-mag TD riser that needs to go black. A friend suggested using a spray can of black truck bed liner. I saw it in the spay paint department of both Lowes and Home Depot. My guess is that it would be pretty tough and flexible.
After I use it on the A-mag, I'll let you know how it works.
Joe
That black Java Man bow, the one without the leather grip, is a sweet looking bow. Very simple and sleek. Love that look.
:thumbsup:
I hear ya Joe....I just wonder how much weight that would add....since most of that stuff has rubber in it. Just food for thought.
If you do it....bring it to Wild Things.
Terry I've used the primer as the top coat and it held up just fine.
Bed liner spray would add a lot of weight to a bow, enough to cause performance problems I bet.