My turn!!!!! Ron La Clair called me today at work to let me know my Shrew Classic Hunter long bow will be glued up and will be ready soon!  Oh my gosh these last 10 months have been difficult, but the next few weeks will be torture.  I haven't stopped smiling since I received that phone call. I will post pics when it arrives.

:D    :D    :D    :D

       

Very cool.  For the next few weeks you will be my hero.

The "phone" call is always good.....not only the chance to chat with Mr. LaClair for a few minutes, but that the wait is almost over...

Its the suspense that gets ya!

             

Congrats I know you are going to like that bow!!

Ronp -- only 10 months? Consider yourself lucky!I think the long wait is a plot to increase the demand for Shrews!  :p  

In fact, Ron's bowyer-artist, Gregg Coffey (Javaman), works a full-time job and builds these masterpieces one at a time at night and weekends, in a home shop that's the antithesis of a "factory." The amazing thing is that we can get them as "fast" as we do. No shortcuts.

The bad news for you, Ronp, is that I got MINE a week ago! I'm withholding my full praise, photos etc. until I've shot another thousand arrows through it (a thousand the first week is "all" my old shoulder could handle at 55/28 ) and I can provide an honest in-depth report. Let me say the wait is worth it and the only thing that keeps me from ordering another and getting back in the long que again is that I don't see how any variation can improve on the one I now own.

My 54" Classic Hunter is simply the most incredibly gorgeous, perfectly designed and built, best (meaning everything a bow should do and be) bow I've owned in 54 years of trad shooting (started at 8; 62 now). Lots of Very Excellent bows out there today, and some shooters may not cotten to sticks this small and light (18ozs). But I do! And Ron ain't kidding when he says you'll need 15-20# overspined arrows for these little rocket launchers ... my 55# shoots darts spined at 70-75#.

Makes me feel young again. Just ask my wife!    Dave

I traded for a  60in 51 @ 28 Shrew Samurai over the weekend and Im loving it . I would love to try out a classic .

Mike

SO Ron tell us. What kind of wood did you choose?? I have 54in Classic and its in a class all its own. Best shooting bow I have ever shot. Good luck and fill us in with the details.

In the best Tom Petty voice -

"...the waaaiting is the haaaardest part!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItLzdZV004s

Why don't ya'll Shrew boys show us your bows so we can get a good look at them?

Dave and OD Dan, thanks for the input.  I think I made a good decision with the 54" Classic Hunter!  I have read great things about the Shrews.  It will be a green chameleon because I will hunt with it, 54" with Stag on the tips, and about 45# draw weight.  I originally ordered it at 50#, but since have injured my elbow pretty good to go along with a nagging shoulder injury.  So a 45# draw weight should suit me well.  I also originally ordered 52 inches, but decided to go a little longer 'cause Ron said it might be a little smoother draw.  I am getting a spare string, too. I was sure hoping to get this bow in time for our October 1st deer opener up here in NY, so it looks like I will have time to get aquainted with my Shrew before heading out to the woods.

     Here's some pictures of the one I had to really get you excited. Bow shot a Robinhood too. Good Luck and Good Hunting!

My 56in Chamelon looks just like that. Its is a Super Shrew. To me the Classic is a whole diffrent bow. I like it better. Good choice and you will love it. Mine is about 46@26 and is all you will need.Good luck.

My brand new 56" SuperShrew should be here in the morning also I can't wait.

I've also have a 54" Classic Hunter due real soon.Mine will be the Fall Brown Chamelon. 43#@26".Can someone tell me what size carbon arrow to use with this set-up? I will be using Magnus Stingers. Thanks

David,

I think you are going to need something pretty soft with that weight.  Probably a 500 of some kind or another.