A ReNewed Bow! Zipper Nitro

[KentuckyTJ]

Months ago I asked Bill to make me a new set of longbow limbs for my SXT recurve. I have a short draw length and wanted a set of 58" LB limbs as I prefer a short bow. I gave him all the specs for the new limbs and tried to forget about it. Well a couple weeks ago he texted me saying my name was up and was beginning my limbs. Then a week ago he texted saying he had a special surprise for me. Bowyers enjoy doing that!

But this story actually began two years ago when I found a fantastic piece of Walnut and shipped it to Bill for a new Nitro longbow. He added a hunk of phenomenal Cocobolo he had and created a stunning (to me anyway) Nitro riser. However it had longer limbs on it and I never could get used to the length and sold it.

A few months later In a bow trade Bill got the bow back and put it away thinking he would hunt with it. Well he never did but often rubbed it in that it was in his possession.

Well Friday on his way down to the TN Classic he texted me letting me know to meet him at the highway to drop off my new "SXT" limbs. After talking to him and Tracy for a few minutes he went to the back and pulled out my new set of 58" LB limbs. I turned around and to my surprise my new limbs were connected together by the Walnut/Coco Nitro riser that I had stupidly let go a year earlier.

I've never wanted to kiss another man before but after I picked up my lower jaw off the pavement the thought very quickly crossed my mind. After some oohing and awing he pulled out his pocket knife, slit his palm and mine and made me blood buddy swear if I ever had the thought of getting rid of it again it would be headed back to Mt. Orab.

It never ceases to amaze me the goodness of TradGangers and Bill and Tracy Dunn are no different. Forever grateful!

Well what do you think should it go in the wood chipper?

   

   

   

   

 

[KentuckyTJ]

Since he knew all along he was going to surprise me with the riser he knew he couldn't follow any of my specs I had given him with my original order and chose Curly Koa for the belly veneers. The backs are his new carbon lay up he has been working on and I'll let him elaborate on that if he would like. The first time I strung it I could tell this thing was going to spit them out as the pressure on my stinger was more than I've ever felt with any other design. I have about six shaft through them to this point and what I can tell you is they are crazy fast. More to come later after I get her dressed and tuned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To me you can tell a great bowyer by his tips. Ive seen some very good bowyers that make a great bow but their tips just don't get the attention the rest of the bow does. Bills are second to none.

 

[Rob W.]

That is sweet! How does she shoot?

[Jwilliam]

Congrats Tom !!! Bill Dunn is one of the finest people I have ever come across.      

Can't wait to hear more about this 58" Nitro. I kept drooling over your riser when I visited Bill's shop last month.


Bill

[cmh]

Great looking bow and that riser is gorgeous  

[jt85]

Holy cow that is an awesome looking bow!!!

[Richie]

Nice  

[sleepyhollow]

Beautiful piece of walnut and the koa limbs are stunning, congrats !!

[Over&Under]

   :eek:

[KyStickbow]

Gorgeous!!

[Tony Sanders]

Congrats Tom. That is a beauty of a bow. Bill have out done himself again. Man if she shoots and performs as good as she looks, then you have a real gem on your hands.

 Tony

[TxAg]

That it one sharp looking bow

[A.S.]

Simply awesome Tom!!  

How about an unstrung pic after your fingers get sore from shooting today?!!

     

[ishoot4thrills]

That is a stunning Zipper! Those limbs match that riser perfectly. Even the carbon matches the black lines in the riser. Cool story too.

[joe vt]

Love that riser!  Those limbs looking awesome on it.

I met Bill and Tracy a few years ago and knew right away they were honest good people. Very nice story; thanks for sharing.

[T-Bowhunter]

Wow, that is a stunning Bow!    

[Fattony77]

Man, you had me cracking up with that story! Very cool! And the wood combo is fantastic! Love the walnut/coco riser!

[ron w]

I would shoot it a few times before I sent it to the wood chipper.........

[1/4 away]

Tom, Great story and a beautiful bow!  As you we'll know Bill and Tracy are awesome !!!!!!

[bowhuntingrn]

Originally posted by ron w:
I would shoot it a few times before I sent it to the wood chipper.........

A few thousand times...