Too many good bowyers! RER Vital vs. Stalker

[Over&Under]

Originally posted by ichibuns:
Hello OverAndUnder how do you post pics on here?

Check out either of these links, they should get ya fixed up    

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=129;t=000004

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=129;t=000087

[Panzer]

I have had my eye on the RER "Retro" for a while.

[sloaf]

I've been shooting a vital for two years.  Great bow really smooth and quiet.  i think its the sister bow to the one in the website. Stand up folks and great to deal with.  Performance is top notch too.   I may order a one piece someday.  The Kalamazoo expo is a great place to test drive one.

[mmilinovich]

Like quite a number of posters (see above), I own an RER bow, a 3-piece XR.

I also own several bows from other bowyers,but they're gathering dust because the RER shoots better for me and it's far superior aesthetically. RER bows are as good as trad bows get.

We're not hearing enough, however, about Kevin and Sue TerMaat. THEY are RER and what makes RER special.

What do I look for in a bowyer?  I want someone who delivers on promises, whether it's price, delivery time, or any other aspect.  A good bowyer will stand behind his product, not just till it's in the mail to the buyer.  If he claims to be a "customer bowyer," he should  offer some genuine options.  Kevin and Sue do all that.  

In addition, they don't give the buyer the bum's rush at any point along the way.  Example: Prior to commiting to RER, my brother and I spent two hours at their home/shop.  We shot a number of bows, looked at in-stock bows, talked about wood combos, examined lam options, considered custom measurements, etc.

No pressure! Absolutely none! Kevin and Sue freely gave of their time with no promise of a sale. They were like old friends from the initial handshake.

At the end of the evening I placed my order.  My brother bought an in-stock bow.  Neither of us has been disappointed.

When I meet the TerMaats at a shoot, I feel like I'm being reunited with family.  That goes for daughter Emily and son Austin, too.

It's the bow, sure.  But, it's also who's building the bow.

Mark

[ichibuns]

ok great thanks over and under      

[Jake Diebolt]

Originally posted by mmilinovich:
Like quite a number of posters (see above), I own an RER bow, a 3-piece XR.

I also own several bows from other bowyers,but they're gathering dust because the RER shoots better for me and it's far superior aesthetically. RER bows are as good as trad bows get.

We're not hearing enough, however, about Kevin and Sue TerMaat. THEY are RER and what makes RER special.

What do I look for in a bowyer?  I want someone who delivers on promises, whether it's price, delivery time, or any other aspect.  A good bowyer will stand behind his product, not just till it's in the mail to the buyer.  If he claims to be a "customer bowyer," he should  offer some genuine options.  Kevin and Sue do all that.  

In addition, they don't give the buyer the bum's rush at any point along the way.  Example: Prior to commiting to RER, my brother and I spent two hours at their home/shop.  We shot a number of bows, looked at in-stock bows, talked about wood combos, examined lam options, considered custom measurements, etc.

No pressure! Absolutely none! Kevin and Sue freely gave of their time with no promise of a sale. They were like old friends from the initial handshake.

At the end of the evening I placed my order.  My brother bought an in-stock bow.  Neither of us has been disappointed.

When I meet the TerMaats at a shoot, I feel like I'm being reunited with family.  That goes for daughter Emily and son Austin, too.

It's the bow, sure.  But, it's also who's building the bow.

Mark

Agree 100%! One of the things that attracted me to both bowyers was that they were smaller operations. I prefer to support small businesses where I can, especially those who offer such personal service. When they are passionate about what they do, it's even better!

[Jacko]

I bought my RER Arroyo 4 years ago, still the best Static Recurve I have ever shot. It was a Stocked Bow, was exactly as described and shipped to me Pronto. Great Folks to deal with and if I ever buy a T/D it would be a RER

regards Jacko

[hybridbow hunter]

I don't know about the Stalker, but RER bows are really fantastic whether the Vital or the XR...


   



   


 

 

 

[The Whittler]

Does RER have a site, if so what is it. I couldn't find on here.

[pdk25]

rerbows.com

[limbolt]

I have the LXR combo,58" static tip recurve and 60" longbow,fantastic performers,give them a call,if they're not there they'll call you back and answer all your questions.

[steadman]

I don't know about the RER, but I have shot several of South's bows. All have excellent craftsmanship and are great shooters. Here is a thread I did on my static tip a week or two ago. It is the quietest recurve I have ever shot!! I am a die hard longbow guy but this bow is growing on me. Oh and there is a rest of the story coming shortly  

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=122599

[RC]

I have shot one of souths bows a takedown longbow named "Hope" and can`t imagine any bow shooting BETTER.RC