The S.J.R. carbon/.boo " Vader" prototype longbow

[Arwin]

For the last few weeks I have been tormented by Dave and Tracey with little comments on the prototype carbon/bamboo longbow they were building for me. I had to wait till the K-zoo show before I could even see it, so I spent most of December and January going crazy waiting.

Finally I got to lay hands on it!!! St. Joe's are known for a smaller grip, but I am strange and prefer a little more swell in the palm area. It felt like sliding my hand into a form fitted glove when I picked it up. Light in the hand it will be easy for long walks in the woods.

The riser is a mix of spalted maple and stained maple. The colors and design of the spalted maple really pop and the overlayes on the front are very beautiful! Not to mention a few personal tattoo's Tracey did for me.

The limbs are powered by carbon and bamboo. The outer layers, back and belly, are bamboo with the core being carbon. I don't really feel the full weight of the bow until I hit my draw length.  This bow is so stable, smooth drawing and accurate it, I am still amazed after a whole weekend of shooting.  The combination of the two laminates is by far one of my most favorite for performance.

In the end the bow came out at 54@27 and 60 inches long. Perfect blend of stability and for  maneuvering in tight places.  I have a felling my freezer will be very full come next season.        
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

[JRY309]

Seet looking bow,congrats!

[J. Adams]

That is definitely a gorgeous bow!

[rastaman]

That is one beautiful bow!  i really like the color combo you came up with.  

[Onions]

Very nice Arwin!
Someday I would like to shoot that bow, if you would let me!

chris <><

[joe vt]

that is a very cool looking longbow!!!  i love the I-Beam risers.

[wv lungbuster]

Awesome looking bow Arwin.

[stick hunter]

Arwin you lucky dog you!!!! nice bow buddy if i know you, something this fall will be taking the dirt nap! with it!!!

[1/4 away]

Beauty of a bow Arwin !

[SveinD]

Very nice! Very nice indeed!

[ron w]

Love the spalted maple.........nice bow!

[EricW]

That my friend is a PURTY BOW.

[oneshot-onekill]

Very nice!

[CHAD]

I looked that bow over a Kzoo and that bow is nice.

              Chad

[justracey]

Glad you are loving the bow Arwin

[Arwin]

Thanks all!!
Tracey, it is a beautiful work of art!!!!!      

Hey, maybe that could be on the order form!! A box to check that says "surprise me", HAHAHAHAHAH!!  

[RUSTY1]

I like it!

[Todweelz]

Arwin, are you going to have it at the youth and tooth? Dave handed me the bow to shoot and I wasn't sure about the size of the grip, I usually shoot better w/ smaller grip so I passed and shot your Green Goblin , wish I would have shot it now, very pretty bow.

[Chris Surtees]

Very nice      

[Arwin]

Originally posted by Todweelz:
Arwin, are you going to have it at the youth and tooth? Dave handed me the bow to shoot and I wasn't sure about the size of the grip, I usually shoot better w/ smaller grip so I passed and shot your Green Goblin , wish I would have shot it now, very pretty bow.

I can bring it along, would love to have you try it. I'm also bringing it  on the Bunny Stomp.