New Blacktail

valleysniper · November 17, 2019, 10:18:43 PM

Just bought a Blacktail Elite. 47@ 28
Can't wait to get it ! Anybody have opinions on these ?

MnFn · November 17, 2019, 11:28:05 PM

I've had three black tails. So far the VL Elite is my favorite. It was a very consistent, stable bow for me. Fast flight?

nineworlds9 · November 17, 2019, 11:30:39 PM

They are great bows. Built to last and beautiful, easy to tune, quiet and pretty quick. I recently got one of their 3pc Columbian longbows and love it.

valleysniper · November 18, 2019, 03:00:37 AM

I am assuming it is a FF model. It is brand new, better check that out before I make a bad mistake. Would think all new bows would be able to use FF string material. I will post pictures when it arrives.

cacciatore · November 18, 2019, 04:16:21 AM

Blacktail bows started to use FF strings many eons ago. They make a step farther, they will provvide you string lenght, serving size and also loops sizes in their user's
Booklet. Enjoy a fabolous bow

Alexander Traditional · November 18, 2019, 04:42:49 AM

I just picked up a three piece off the classifieds. I love it.

blacktailbob · November 18, 2019, 11:20:03 AM

Norm started making all his bows FF compatible around 1997.
Do show us photos of the bow once you have it.
I've had three Elite VL's and now a Sitka.

Friend · November 18, 2019, 08:08:48 PM

Nice bow....Congrats

taxyman · November 18, 2019, 08:12:55 PM

Nice bows for sure... I have two and both are FF!

kat · November 19, 2019, 10:50:31 AM

I currently have two Elite VLs and a Snakebit. My favorite is my 66" Elite VL. Very smooth and being cut 3/16" past center, makes it very forgiving of stiffer spines. Its hard to believe you will be disappointed. They shoot as good as they look.

Woodpuppy · November 19, 2019, 06:51:32 PM

I bought my first Elite VL around 2000. 14 month wait, and totally worth it. I have a second lighter weight Elite VL, and also recently got a Columbian T2 Takedown. I absolutely love 'em.

Congratulations!!

Possum Head · November 19, 2019, 08:23:27 PM

Only opinion I can offer is those puppies are gorgeous 👍

Ray Lyon · November 20, 2019, 09:20:05 PM

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My Blacktail T2 Special Edition

valleysniper · November 20, 2019, 09:24:57 PM

VERY NICE ! mine should be here tomorrow, I'll post pictures if it gets here early enough

nineworlds9 · November 20, 2019, 09:31:19 PM

My longbow. Some of the finest cocobolo Ive seen.

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valleysniper · November 20, 2019, 09:35:43 PM

Anybody have the antler burr limbolt knobs on their blacktails? Any picts you can share ? I'm thinking about ordering some, not sure how they'll look....Gary

Woodpuppy · November 20, 2019, 10:56:36 PM

Quote from: nineworlds9 on November 20, 2019, 09:31:19 PM
My longbow. Some of the finest cocobolo Ive seen.

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I love that myrtle too Chuck!

Ghostman · November 21, 2019, 07:30:43 AM

I've owned a LOT of custom bows over the years. When it comes to beauty and craftsmanship Norm's Blacktail's are in a league of their own

Cyclic-Rivers · November 21, 2019, 07:42:18 AM

Hey gary, some solid opinions above from people who know what they are talking about. I've always wanted to shoot one of norms bows. You'll have to bring it to a shoot.

valleysniper · November 21, 2019, 07:43:46 AM

Sure thing Charlie, maybe we can find something this winter