Super Diablo - She's Finished - Pics added Pg 2

[Whip]

I'm in the process of redoing an old Super Diablo for myself  and already know that I love this bow!  So much that I am already going to start looking for its big brother.

In the older Super D's what lengths were they available in?  The bow I have now is a 60".  Did they come in
62 or 64"?

[Mike Shaw]

Whip, as far as I know the Super D only came in 60". They all came with a deluxe bag and a stabilizer. Mine is a 1974 and the best shooting bow I own!

 

[d. ward]

yap whippster I think the super D was only in 60" god those are great shooters for sure bd

[Whip]

Well, sounds like no go on a longer one.  But that really should be OK.  I'm drawing pretty close to 30" when I do things right, and this bow is sweet all the way!  But even at that draw it ended up at 53#.  If I could find one a little heavier I might have a new elk hunting bow.

[d. ward]

hummmmmmmmmmmmmmm if I could find one a little heavier I may end up with YOURS.I've actually had a couple SD's over the years and as I mentioned bouts one of the top shooters around then and or today great shooters just beautiful to look at and well built bd

[huntnfool62]

Damon howatt did make a longer bow 62" but I'm not sure if it was the hunter or the dreamcatcher (actually dreamcatcher is I believe a Martin/Howatt) but I do know there are longer versions ! maybe the Hi speed ? I'm sure someone will know
Dean

[reddogge]

The Hunter and Monterey were 62", the Hi-Speed 58".

[Whip]

The only problem with your plan BD is this one isn't going anywhere!  53# will work just fine on these wimpy WI whitetails (and those wimpy Quebec bears if I ever get back up there!)  It's just a little lighter than I prefer for elk or bigger critters though.  So I'll keep my eyes out.  
I have seen them come up occasionally, but had been holding out waiting for one that needed a little sprucing up.  This one was perfect!

[reddogge]

Whip, these older DH bows all scaled heavier than posted weight by a couple or more pounds.  Scale yours with a good scale and see if it holds true.  Your 53# may be more like 55-56#.

[Whip]

The 53# is the actual weight on my digital scale at my 30" draw.  It was marked 48@28, but actually weighed 47.2 on my scale.  I wish this one would have been a little heavier than marked, but it will do for now!

[d. ward]

I wish I would have kept one of the ones I had it was 55#@28 and like a fool I sold it on bowbay when things were selling rather good.Thought I'd just pick up another sometime but not as yet.........dang old bows ya gota love em bd

[tenbrook]

Whip is this the bow I sold ya?  

If so I'm glad your liking it.  

Cant wait to see some pictures once its complete!

[Whip]

That's the one Cody!  She took a little coaxing to get her limbs to lay nice, but she's coming around. Stripped her naked, and just put the fill coat of finish on so far.  I'll finish it up this weekend.  She is a beauty!

[tenbrook]

Post them pics....I love the restoration photos!  :D

[jackdaw]

Mike just posted that one to tantalize me. I'm looking for its twin brother.....jackdaw

[Whip]

Well, she's finished, and shoots even better than she looks!  Will be carrying this beauty around Texas in a couple of weeks trying not to scratch her up too bad.  

[oldbohntr]

reddoge, you mentioned several bow lengths.  The Hi-Speed also came in 54".

[Larry m]

Whip
That is a NICE looking bow. Came out real Clean. I've never seen a stabilizer like that?? Different!

[OldSkoolArcher]

Very Nice!!

I like the satin finish.

[KYArcher]

Looks Very Good!!    KY