New Static Stalker just arrived (pics included)

Safari Scott · January 14, 2013, 01:26:00 AM

So a few of you might remember a topic a few weeks ago where I was trying to toss up between a few great bowyers.

I eventually decided on a Stalker Stickbow, just got it in the mail today. Man it looks like I made the right choice;

Safari Scott · January 14, 2013, 01:40:00 AM

The bow is actually not the colour combo I was originally going to have, due to a slight miscommunication (arising from only using email and not a telephone - so my fault), I ended up with a dark flare and lighter riser.

No problem for South though, he just stained the outer edges (which were zebra wood) I actually think it turned out so well I couldn't have done better if I'd tried to choose. I love dark woods so this one is right up my alley.

The bow itself came out stunning, everything about the lines on it are great. It shoots like a dream, even with the narrower grip (which I'm completely unused to)

The first shot was quite amusing, I suppose you would call it a bloody handshake. I gouged quite a big chunk out of my hand with the fletching due to holding it a little high... Obviously I worked that one out pretty quick.

Funny thing was though, even with the bump it still landed about half an inch from the centre of the target. Guess that sets the tone for such a bow, doesn't it? So now there is a nice little bloodstain on the white fibreglass just on the inside.

The only minor complaint I guess I would have is that there are a few bubbles on the finish but it is only visible up close and doesn't effect it in any way.

The bowyer himself was a super pleasant dude to deal with, did a great job and got it out quickly too. I think the total turn around was around 9 weeks from start of emails to having it at my doorstep... and I live in Australia so that's not a bad feat at all.

I had originally planned to put snakeskin limbsations on it, but I quickly realised it would be a total crime to do so when I saw it in the... wood? I guess you would say?

So took it down to the range for a few hours. Put about a hundred and fifty arrows through it. All smooth, fast, straight and tight groups. The arrows themselves actually stuck in quite a bit further than my other bow since the static tip really likes to fling them out fast and hard.

Safari Scott · January 14, 2013, 01:42:00 AM

So to sum up, if you were thinking about getting one of these badboys, do it. Thanks again to everyone for all the help choosing this bow in the first place. It's definitely going to be a great one to grow with.

Scott

Jwilliam · January 14, 2013, 01:48:00 AM

Very nice

Bill

JV Rooster · January 14, 2013, 06:05:00 AM

rustyspike · January 14, 2013, 06:44:00 AM

Looks really nice. Congrats.

Rich K.

Nathan Killen · January 14, 2013, 09:06:00 AM

I absolutely love the wood combos ! I ordered another stalker last week and that's how I hope mine comes out to look ! Awesome !

steadman · January 14, 2013, 09:23:00 AM

Very nice

Maxx Black · January 14, 2013, 10:26:00 AM

Awesome looking bow, and a shooter to boot . it also has the shelf on the proper side as well. All Good . Maxx

Gen273 · January 14, 2013, 10:28:00 AM

Congrats on a great looking bow!!!!

lunchbucket · January 14, 2013, 10:36:00 AM

Nice bow congrates!

wapiti792 · January 14, 2013, 10:56:00 AM

Beautiful!!!

Easykeeper · January 14, 2013, 11:17:00 AM

Great looking bow!

Tajue17 · January 15, 2013, 09:15:00 PM

very nice looking bow but I have a question about the design and I'm assuming the limb tips don't roll over at full draw like a recurve, which is a true static limb I'm curious because I have a few statics here and I'm wondering if the curved static tip you have is more stable or just as sensitve as the L shaped.

steadman · January 15, 2013, 09:20:00 PM

Ted I have one of South's statics and they are very stable. He did a lot of work on this design to insure its stability. If you have any further questions give South a call.

Matty · January 15, 2013, 10:39:00 PM

Awesome! Gorgeous bow. I can see he made an error and cut the shelf on the wrong side.

Razorbak · January 15, 2013, 10:50:00 PM

beautiful bow..Im getting ready to order one for my self real soon

Safari Scott · January 16, 2013, 01:42:00 PM

@ Tajue17

Yeah, to put it in basic terms this static tip sort of stays upright which means that the smaller area of the limb is flinging the arrow. You can see from the picture that he has made the limb thicker just before the tip to add extra stability. It's not sensitive at all. Hope that helps.

And Matty, that must have been it, I was wondering why the arrows kept flying off away from the target and into my neighbour's yard