I received a very long box in the mail this week from a fellow Tradgang member, my "New to Me" Cari-bow Tuktu recurve.  It is 60" in length, 56lb@28. The riser woods are cocobolo/ebony and the limbs are red elm. What a great bow, I love it. The handle melts into my hand and it draws very smooth and hits where I'm looking. I was a bit concerned with the weight but so far it is a non-issue.

There's a bit of a story with this bow.  I believe I am the fourth owner in about two months. It has spent more time in the hands of the US Postal Service these last two months than in the hands of the actual owners(lol).  

I just missed buying this bow the first two times it was for sale and was getting frustrated with the whole buying process.  When the latest owner posted picks of his new purchase, I noticed he said that he was more of a 3 pc take down guy.  Although he said he loved the bow I thought I would send him a PM and indicate my interest in the bow if he ended up changing his mind.

Well, to make a long story somewhat shorter after about 3 weeks I got an email saying that the bow was for sale and that I could have first shot at it.  I pounced on it.  

Ten days later I am the proud owner of my first custom Cari-bow recurve, something I thought wouldn't happen for a long time (raising a young family makes the archery budget pretty tight).  Thanks to Larry (Papa Bear) for a great price on a great bow, I really appreciate it.

I promise all Tradgang members that you will not see this bow for sale for a very long time! My Cari-bow was made in 2004 in Morden, Manitoba by Abe Penner, I don't know for sure but I would guess that it has spent much of it's life south of the 49th parallel. I am proud to say it's back home in Manitoba (to a good home).

Here are a few pictures of my "New to Me" bow.

Nice bow. Congrats.

 Abe makes a really nice bow!

I love my Cari-bows too.  Great bows and Abe and Tina are great folks!

Congrats!  That is one nice looking Cari- Bow!  Love the Wood combinations!

Superb looking bow. I love the wood combo also.

Congrats, sharp looking bow, enjoy it.  

Great time of the year to get a new bow. Sounds like you truly appreciate it. I'm glad things worked out for you. I also shoot a Cari-bow.

I'm happy for you Earl! I'm lucky enough to have shot that very bow.....it's a shooter!!!..Ryan

I do believe I owned that bow for a bit, it is a looker.  Glad it found a loving home.

Abe make great bows. I am going on 13 years with my cari-bow taiga, and it is dream to shoot.

Earl,that's some real eye candy you got there.Abe sure knows his stuff.
Funny how things work out.Sounds like the bow finally found a permanent home.
Have fun and shoot straight.

glad you like it earl...that bow shoots very smoothly and is fast as all get out.i really shot that bow better than anything else.i ordered another just like it but 62" and a few pounds heavier.great bows and abe is top shelf people.

Thanks everyone for your comments and complements.  Now it's my job to do the bow proud and harvest some animals with it.

congrats on a great bow, start shooting, bear season is around the corner.

Very nice,sweet looking bow!

Glad you found your bow  

I can't wait to get my bows(Silverfox and Peregrine matched set) from Abe. Will post pictures when I figure out how!

Sounds like fate.. That bow is Hot! Hold on to it like grim death..

Good lookin bow,  never seen a Cari-Bow up close, but sure would like to.  Going to keep my eyes open this season at the shoots.

Sounds like that bow finallly found its "right" home!

Congrats on a fine bow and a nice story. Hopefully this Caribow finally has found a good home now! They are very rare at the classifieds, you did the right thing by sending that e-mail....

You are a few months furhter now, how does she shoot?

I ordered a Cari-bow Peregrine a few months ago and counting the days.......