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Title: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: Mike Mecredy on June 20, 2017, 07:53:00 PM
I've had so many Customers ask me if I offered something like this, so recently it prompted me to try a few things.

Here's what I came up with.

This is what I'm calling "The follower Extreme" longbow.  It's traditional, "D" profile, string follow bow. In lengths from 66" - 69".  It's already been done, I realize that, but of all the attempts I've made over the years to build one, this is the first one I've made that is smooth and fast enough to offer.  Lot's of testing of different taper rates on my lams and such and I'm happy with how this one has turned out. Very little, if any, hand shock, and plenty fast.  It'll be available in 2 piece take down as well.  

   (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f301/jillanmike/ef7b2ede-9d8c-4b81-830a-8b72f36a5ba2_zpsv00zhnwl.jpg) (http://s50.photobucket.com/user/jillanmike/media/ef7b2ede-9d8c-4b81-830a-8b72f36a5ba2_zpsv00zhnwl.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: Chad Orde on June 20, 2017, 08:04:00 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: on June 20, 2017, 08:11:00 PM
Awesome!
 :campfire:  

Being an ASL fan I can't help but to be interested...
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: Rock 'N Bow on June 20, 2017, 08:16:00 PM
I'm always interested in the newest ASL offerings. Looks like a winner.
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: kennym on June 20, 2017, 08:25:00 PM
If Mike builds it , it will be a winner!
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: nineworlds9 on June 20, 2017, 08:58:00 PM
Sweet!!  I may need one of these in my life.
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: MW on June 20, 2017, 09:27:00 PM
We may need to talk...
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: JusAGuy on June 20, 2017, 09:37:00 PM
Very nice looking bow!

It also has the largest string silencer I have ever seen - and so close to the nock-point!
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: ronp on June 20, 2017, 10:45:00 PM
Very nice!  :archer2:
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: monterey on June 20, 2017, 11:00:00 PM
Nice looking bow, I think you will be building quite a few.
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: Caboo on June 20, 2017, 11:59:00 PM
How much string follow not braced..
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: Mike Mecredy on June 21, 2017, 01:06:00 AM
68" long, the string follow is 5/8"
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: joe vt on June 21, 2017, 07:50:00 AM
I have a 2pc Follower Extreme. Its a wonderful longbow and my first SF. Mike did a great job on this design; and its just a pleasure to shoot.
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: Car54 on June 21, 2017, 10:30:00 AM
What kind of connection is Mike using on his two piece? thanks
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: Mike Mecredy on June 21, 2017, 11:13:00 AM
I use the sleeve
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: Paul/KS on June 21, 2017, 01:10:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by kennym:
If Mike builds it , it will be a winner!
+1 on that...    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: ber643 on June 21, 2017, 05:08:00 PM
Pretty bow, Mike!    :archer:        :jumper:
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: Mike Mecredy on June 21, 2017, 07:35:00 PM
thanks
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: Archie on June 21, 2017, 07:44:00 PM
Mike, how long of a draw will these accommodate?
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: Mike Mecredy on June 21, 2017, 09:09:00 PM
I'll make them out to 69" so 32", 33" maybe.
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: Mudd on June 21, 2017, 09:27:00 PM
:archer:
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: Mike Mecredy on June 22, 2017, 10:56:00 AM
Yeah Mudd, I remember making something like it for you once, but this one's many times better.
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: Bud B. on June 22, 2017, 11:28:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mike Mecredy:
Yeah Mudd, I remember making something like it for you once, but this one's many times better.
Stop it!

My bow racks are full!! (Well, almost    :rolleyes:   )
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: neargeezer on June 22, 2017, 09:04:00 PM
A question, is the sleeve take down the 2 piece metal sleeve or the fiberglass system? Thanks
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: Mike Mecredy on June 23, 2017, 12:23:00 AM
Metal sleeve.
Title: Re: Something new offered by Maddog
Post by: varmint101 on June 23, 2017, 07:43:00 PM
Looks sweet!