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robbbo
05-02-07, 07:58 PM
Just picked up this beauty tonight,Checkmate Crusader 66" 57lb at 28".
Robbbo
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h106/andyr50/bow1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h106/andyr50/bow2.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h106/andyr50/bow4.jpg
adam
05-02-07, 08:05 PM
Nice Robbo real nice mate
robbbo
05-02-07, 08:27 PM
Thanks Adam ,I think the compound may be up for a new haome soon to finance some new shafts ect from keith forrester and assorted bits and pieces.
Robbbo :)
woodstoka
05-02-07, 09:16 PM
nice looking stick mate :D
Glenn
05-02-07, 10:06 PM
Nice looking bow Robbo...Glenn...
Clinglish
05-02-07, 10:27 PM
That bow was made espesially for the importer of Checkmates as a custom job.
It shoot's like a dream Glad to see it has a good home. :D
robbbo
05-02-07, 10:29 PM
Thanks Clint took me a while to get my hands on it but its mine now
Robbbo :D
XTfreak
06-02-07, 06:43 PM
Very nice looking bow.
Bill
Puk
06-02-07, 06:53 PM
Clinglish
Who imports chekmates?

Puk
robbbo
11-02-07, 05:51 PM
I have being emailing Chad from Checkmate since I have bought this bow at the moment what has come to light is the riser is grey action wood and the limbs are yew age of bow is at about 12years Chad is going to email me after he has found out some more info
Robbbo
Sparra
11-02-07, 06:14 PM
Nice bow Robbo...Is this bow classed as a longbow or a recurve????
robbbo
11-02-07, 07:33 PM
Sparra the bow is classed as a longbow,you can check checkmates site www.recurves.com
cheers Robbbo
Clinglish
12-02-07, 12:01 AM
Puck He doesnt import them anymore
Robbo if I can find his details I will hook you up with him he will know what the timbers are as he was the original owner.
Sparra
12-02-07, 07:05 AM
Can you tell me how you sent this bow????Most longbows and revurves are too long for Australia Post...
Thanks...Sparra..
robbbo
12-02-07, 10:04 AM
Sparra,
The bloke I bought if off lives locally.Maybe Clingish will be able to shed some light on postage ect.
Robbbo
Clinglish
12-02-07, 10:13 PM
Bow was shipped via busfreight. They are very competetive and offer dooor to door in most areas.
robbbo
13-02-07, 02:09 PM
Clingish,I have just received a email from Chad the Crusader was one of the first made age @ 10-12years.A oldie but what a beautiful piece of work.
Robbbo 8)