Bought a Martin Bamboo Viper today.

Izzy · March 22, 2007, 05:20:00 PM

I got my Bamboo Viper today and whew!!!!!!.Its shooting like a rifle so far.Its 64" 45#@ 28",a little light as compared to my 55# Zipper, but man,what a shooter.Its got a matte black carbon back that I think Im gonna skin with either copperhead or splurge a little and go for some ball python.I wouldnt skin it if it was fine looking wood but the black can stand to be dressed up a little.My cedars which are mostly spined 55-60 are flying quite nicely, finally!!!Ill be shooting indoor 3d tomorrow with it,cant wait.

vermonster13 · March 22, 2007, 05:25:00 PM

Let us know how it goes.

Keith Deters · March 22, 2007, 05:59:00 PM

Herk, Indoor 3D in Amsterdam??

If so, I'll look for you there.

DesertDude · March 22, 2007, 09:01:00 PM

Would you mind showing us a couple of pic's. One of it braced and unbraced please......Mark

DesertDude · March 22, 2007, 09:01:00 PM

Would you mind showing us a couple of pic's. One of it braced and unbraced please......Mark

Clint B. · March 22, 2007, 10:00:00 PM

DesertDude, I recently bought a 55# Bamboo Viper. I have digital pictures strung & unstrung, if I can figure out how to post them on this website.

Izzy · March 24, 2007, 10:02:00 AM

Just got back online today Ill load a few pics.I hate to say but it reminds me of a Centaur.I shot 3ds at my club last night and shot a 148.Not great but what I always shoot, after only 2 days of practice with the new bow.

Clint B. · March 24, 2007, 01:24:00 PM

bamboo viper unstrung

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Clint B. · March 24, 2007, 01:37:00 PM

Sorry, but I don't think my pictures are going to post. I'm new to posting from URL address. I do finally hve them in my photbucket albumn, but now having problems getting them out. Problems are likely due to my antique PC or my lack of computer skills, or both.

) Anyway, I'm giving up trying for a while.

vermonster13 · March 24, 2007, 01:58:00 PM

Just left click on the bottom box under the pic you want to post. Then click here and choose paste.

Clint B. · March 24, 2007, 02:23:00 PM

Clint B. · March 24, 2007, 02:30:00 PM

thanks, vermonster13. now the strung bow

Clint B. · March 24, 2007, 02:38:00 PM

Clint B. · March 24, 2007, 02:44:00 PM

Herkimerhunter, Sorry for using your thread as a "picture posting for dummies" training exercise but a guy's gotta learn how to do this stuff somewhere!

vermonster13 · March 24, 2007, 03:34:00 PM

No problem, I'm here to help.

Jhoneil1 · March 26, 2007, 06:15:00 PM

I am planning to order a Savannah with carbon and bamboo limbs this year. I just like the riser and the wood on the Savannah.

TJ Jones · March 26, 2007, 09:41:00 PM

They'll do that?

Izzy · March 26, 2007, 11:42:00 PM

I thought they were similar, just different materials.My 1st longbow and Im lovin it.If I can get a pass through with that 45# I may not shoot heavier again.

Clint B. · March 27, 2007, 07:57:00 AM

To me, the Bamboo Viper is designed much like the Vision, same basic limb & riser geometry, only the Bamboo Viper is 2 inches shorter & has no "horns" on the riser. The grip & sight window are very similar. The Savannah has a completely different limb geometry & riser shape. The grip is much smaller. The Vision & Savannah are both very popular designs. I personally prefer the Savannah.