I ordered a new bow....

[Roger Norris]

.....and it's kinda out of character. Since 1998 I have been enamored with bows that were smaller, lighter, more compact. Longbows that are as light as a fly rod. Tiny and compact recurves. I love them and still do.

But lately I have been messing around with my Dad's old bows. Full sized recurves that he bought in Grayling in the late 60's and early 70's. And there is something about the magnesium riser and the handfilling grip of his old Super Kodiak take down that keeps me coming back. But I keep these bows on the wall (mostly). They mean a lot to me and I wouldn't want anything to happen to them. So they won't be banging around in the backwoods with me.

But there is a bow I have always wanted. A classic, a bow that I have shot and admired for quite awhile. I have commented on them before, and even mentioned on this forum that if I ever buy another full sized recurve it will be one of these.

So I called down south and ordered a Black Widow. A 60" PCH with an Asbell grip to be exact. I'm excited to have a relatively heavy riser in my hand again. I haven't given up on my super light longbows.....but it's going to be fun experimenting with this BW for awhile. Thanks Roger & Toby, rub some luck into that riser and get it here quick!!  

[cmh]

Good for you    Look forward to seeing it  

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Hard to go wrong with those boys!

[The Whittler]

I am sure you will like the Asbell grip I have one and it feels very nice in the hand. And don't for get to post pics. when you get your BW.

[KyStickbow]

Good choice!

[Ray Lyon]

[ronp]

Congrats, great bows!

[fnshtr]

Originally posted by cmh:
Good for you     Look forward to seeing it    

X2

[ron w]

I guess I'm a bit surprised.......but you picked a good one. Every PCH I have shot I shot well, I have small hands so the Asbell grip and I don't get along. Your going to very happy I believe.

[Roger Norris]

Originally posted by ron w:
I guess I'm a bit surprised.......but you picked a good one. Every PCH I have shot I shot well, I have small hands so the Asbell grip and I don't get along. Your going to very happy I believe.

I kinda suprised myself. ...but every BW I ever shot, I liked.  Life's too short....gotta mix it up.

[Recurve Amigo]

Black Widows are fine bows I had 4 but now I have 3

[mcgroundstalker]

You Will Be Very Happy!  

... mike ...

[JRY309]

Can't go wrong with a Black Widow,excellent bows,service and people!

[Wannabe1]

The PCH is my most favorite of the Black Widow recurves. Should enjoy it real well.  

[DennyK]

Good Choice Roger, what wood choice did you make?    Denny

[Roger Norris]

Originally posted by DennyK:
Good Choice Roger, what wood choice did you make?    Denny

I went with the PCHII...the plain, Greybark model. I'm not much of a "pretty bow" guy. Although I appreciate the beautiful laminations that I see out there....it's all I can do not to spray paint every bow I have.    

[Ray Lyon]

Good choice Roger. I'd hate to see those U.P. wolves chewing on a pretty bow.    

[Roger Norris]

There's only one yooper wolf I'm afraid of....  

[Phil Magistro]

Great bow Roger. Hope you have many years of enjoyment with it.

[swarbt119]

I shot a Black Widow for a long time, fantastic bows.