new design, new bow( pics)

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i just got my new chekmate 56" hunter 47# from dennis at git-r-done archery. he got the bow straight from marc of chekmate bows. its a new slimmer riser and its almost all phenolic except for the accent wood. this bow shoots great!! i got an 8 strand d97 on it and its smokin some beman 500s!! heres pics...

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other side of riser

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a comparision of my other 56" hunter to the new slimmer....

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side by side

[Kingstaken]

I like it..  

[UCBerzerkeley]

so how do you like it, compared to the old chekmate design? i am anxious for a chekmate, and am very curious how this design fairs

[Wannabe1]

I really like that slimmer design better. I have a small hand and that looks like it would fit perfect. Congrats!  

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i love both of my chekmates...but this one just fits me well! im sure this new riser is going to be a hit! although i shoot my other 56" hunter well...the grip can be a bit bulky. this one solves all that.

[deadpool]

oooh wow I really like it!!

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well i got it all settled in. got the nock tied at 1/2" above, brace set at 8 3/8", and its really smokin these beman 500s....this thing is ready for hunting this weekend:)

[manyletters]

Being that Marc is now the "owner" I expect that there will be a bunch of new designs...he is starting to "catch up " on orders too...stay tuned as he will be coming out with some new stuff early next year. I have a couple of his other prototypes that cannot be released as yet...how about a shorty recurve with "siyahs"...or a mix between his crusader and longhorn...another cool design!!

[Pete W]

I handled that bow and like it a lot.It has a great feel, the smaller grip is a big improvement.
Marc is now free to be a creative and improve on the old reliable designs he has been building for years. Expect to see some new designs from Cheak Mate.
Pete

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yes it is an improvement!this is my first time with phenolic risers also...dennis is right, they have a grain pattern to them, that i actually like. pretty neat.

[buckster]

What is the website for Check Mate, is it still recurves.com??

[Chris Surtees]

Good looking bow!

[manyletters]

Chek-mate does not have an official website...the website you are referring to is Chad Weavers...www.recurves.com
Chad only sells Chek-mate bows...Marc will have a website up and running by the new year.

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its still recurves.com...also dennis still ( i believe) has a very nice chekmate in the sponsors classifieds! zebrawood and either action or diamondwood. i think marc sent him both( mine and the other) to sell.

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thats true dennis. chad is actually close by to me. hes in north miss.

heres a link to the other bow guys!  http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=48;t=000929