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Old 12-29-2002, 01:32 AM
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bjk
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Default New Check-mate!

I don't mind joining the band wagon for a just cause...just got my Raven in the mail and have been shooting it with mismatched, incorrectly spined arrows. This bow is extremely smooth for 52"'s, is very fast and I can't wait to get the correct arrows. This shoots the unmatched ones so well, matched ones almost seem unfair. What a good looking, great performing bow! A Crusader is most definetely next, this little Raven performs very well!

One question, does anyone know the suggested BH? It is shooting well, but wanted to know how close I was to the "correct" height.

Thanks
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Old 12-29-2002, 02:29 AM
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Ut Oh, another one biten by the CM bug. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
BJK, I just got my new Crusader on the 27th. I absolutely love it!!! I too am shooting mis-matched, incorrect arrows, waiting for my arrow building supplies to come in now. I am VERY impressed with how nice it throws an aluminum arrow. I cant wait to get the cedars, and go crazy with this thing.
I showed my partner at work the bow tonight. He is determined that he will own one just like it.
Congrats on your new Raven. I hope to put some pics up of my Crusader in the near future.

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Old 12-29-2002, 11:21 AM
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Congrats on the new bow!! Lets have some pics everyone is getting new toys but not showin them off<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle> I have never shot the raven but all of my other checkmate recurves have ended up just a tad over 8&quot; on BH

SHOOT STRAIGHT >>>--------> Troy
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Old 12-29-2002, 12:30 PM
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Around 8&quot;, give or take, should do it. Just takes a little tinkering to find the &quot;sweet spot&quot;.

Chad

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Old 12-29-2002, 02:00 PM
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Here are some pics of my new &quot;Falcon Special&quot; Cocobolo riser, red elm limbs, 48# @28&quot;. Very smooth shooter, could not be happier. If I were to order another, I would do everything the same except I would order it from LBR.

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Old 12-29-2002, 02:03 PM
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Oh, and one more thing. If I were to try to post pictures, I would include the link.

http://community.webshots.com/album/55805567hchrRQ

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Old 12-29-2002, 02:09 PM
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GE, that is one sweeet looking bow. Maybe I should order one of those. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> Chad, do you give frequent flyer miles? <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Old 12-29-2002, 04:29 PM
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Thanks Kip, as I said, I could not be happier. I was a little unsure about my wood combination but I really liked the way it turned out. One bonus that I did not expect was the extra mass weight of the coco riser. It is a little heavier in hand than my other Falcon and I think it feels a little smoother because of it.

I'm not one for real fancy bows but I wanted something a little different. That is why I opted for a solid coco riser instead of one with a laminate through the middle. To dress it up a little, I had the overlays added front and back and I think it touched it off beautifully.

Thanks for the compliment and good luck on your frequent flyer (buyer) miles.

KPC

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Old 12-29-2002, 05:22 PM
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Niceeee Bow<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>. If Chad or Chek Mate gave out frequent buyer miles I'd be able to fly pretty far. Good job bjk, and welcome to the cult. Just remember to send 10% of your paycheck to Chad every month to help treat the VIRUS. You will soon own many bows!!!!!
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Old 12-29-2002, 07:13 PM
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Very nice Falcon...yeah, I am already thinking of getting a Crusader...The Raven is a really smooth shooter...I am very pleased!
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