one piece Zipper longbow ?

[grayfeather]

can anyone tell me if they are good bows,? can not find anything about one piece zipper;s on the internet?? thank;s

[owlbait]

The one piece is a prototype that Bill is working on. Early reviews seem to be quite favorable.

[2treks]

I had an old one that Bob Thompson made. Pretty decent bow as I remember,never shot it much as I got it in a trade. Traded it off soon after.

I think I shot Bill proto at denton hill. If that was the one it was nice!

[pauljr]

I had an original one made by Bob Thompson. It was a very tempermental thing. I dont think they ever really perfected the design. Dont get me wrong im absolutly not bashing Mr Thompsons bows but after fighting that thing for 4 years or so i had enough. I had a recurve he built me for about 15 years that i loved befor my limb cracked. He didnt offer the long bows very long.

[owlbait]

Big difference in design, performance and material from the "OLD" Zipper 1 piece and the new one Bill is working on.

[Benjy]

I shot Bills "Prototype" at the IBO worlds. It was awesome! I can't wait for him to get them into production!!!

Benjy

[grayfeather]

someone offered me a choice of 3 different ones, $300 each .they look great,but does not sound like they shoot great.they are for sure older ones.thank;s that is a no go for me !glad i found out before buying !

[roper]

Bob thompson didn't make a one piece l/b, but his
son Larry did and they are great bows!  I have two of them!  roper

[overbo]

The Thompson longbows are very similar in design to the JD Berry's.Narrow thick core and trapped limbs,w/ a slight reflex.