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Amphibious
12-09-2003, 08:47 PM
Took a peak at these tonight - considering a 55lb Recurve.

The wood on these bows is amazing - anyone know if they shoot as good as they look?

http://ca.clientplus.com/archery/store/images/tdh2new1.jpg


please don't try to convince me to get a compound, I don't want one
leftcoast
12-09-2003, 09:10 PM
For the money there is probably not a better bow anywhere. They are nice looking and nice shooting. Lots of guys have more than one and only shoot chek-mates. I have never heard a bad word about them. I would love to own their longhorn.


=keith=
Amphibious
12-09-2003, 09:15 PM
GREAT! I'm looking at a Hunter II in that pattern pictured above. they have a nice large palmswell that fits my hands well.

now to find $355 I don;t need... :P
leftcoast
12-09-2003, 09:28 PM
I think you will be well pleased. I believe they are being made here on the Island now. Down near Parksville somewhere.

Have you looked at the custom bows made in Prince George? I have never seen one but i heard they were nice.


=keith=
Amphibious
12-09-2003, 09:40 PM
nope - never seen them - I'm a hard fit for bows - I like a big fat grip - Check MAte was the first one in a while that fill me well - was very impressed.

and they look friggin sexy!
Thunderstix
12-10-2003, 12:06 PM
I have a friend who has been shooting for 40 plus years and loves the Checkmate Bows.
Amphibious
08-21-2005, 09:17 AM
well i completely forgot about this thread. but as I am finnaly able to purchase a bow anyone want to fill me in on BC dealers for Checkmate bows?

do they have a website?
willyqbc
08-21-2005, 09:21 AM
Talk to Ted Stearn in PG there Willer...he'll order ya one!

Chris
Blacktail
08-21-2005, 09:48 AM
You can contact Dorothy directly and get one from them

They are in abbotsford
Amphibious
08-21-2005, 11:25 AM
I can;t find their address or website. do they have one?
Blacktail
08-21-2005, 11:38 AM
PM sent amphib
greybark
08-21-2005, 05:58 PM
:-D Hey Amp , I agree with Leftcoast . Chek-Mate is the best bow value out there. Your choice in the TD Hunter 11 is what I would recomend .

Good luck in your Traditional Endevors .

REMEMBER -- Keep Your Fingertab On --
dustin
04-04-2011, 10:02 AM
shot a 55# checkmate recurve at courtenay rod and gun 3-d shoot this weekend.marks bows are amazing.very lil hand shock ,very smooth.and fast.i highly recomend purchasing 1.i am ordering bows for my kids and another flat bow for myself.buy 1 you wont regret it!!!
Onesock
04-04-2011, 02:33 PM
Actually Chekmates are made on the Island now. Dorothy has nothing to do with themn anymore. Drop me a PM if you like. I can fix you up.
RoscoeP
04-04-2011, 02:42 PM
I have a Chek-mate 1 and really like it. Try and find a store that has some for sale or buy used. If you order direct from the builder you will be waiting a long time. There was a couple for sale on Cdn Gun Nutz.
fester
04-04-2011, 02:58 PM
Shameless advertising. I have a beautiful Chekmate crusader for sale on this site
http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?59125-Two-Chek-Mate-bows-for-sale&highlight=
greybark
04-04-2011, 08:28 PM
:-D I understand they now have a Take-Down Hunter 111 . The shoot ability of the TD 11 was a lot better than it`s predecessor and am looking forward to the TD 111.
Cheers
gitnadoix
04-04-2011, 08:54 PM
We have three shooters in our family and all of them shoot Checkmate Bows and in fact one of them (me) has well more than a few...

Check the comments on Tradgang.com and you will find that they are often rated as the most bow you can get for the money....
RoscoeP
04-05-2011, 07:36 AM
:-D I understand they now have a Take-Down Hunter 111 . The shoot ability of the TD 11 was a lot better than it`s predecessor and am looking forward to the TD 111.
Cheers

The Hunter lll has a smaller riser handle than the ll I believe.
greybark
04-05-2011, 10:13 AM
The Hunter lll has a smaller riser handle than the ll I believe.

Hey RoscoeP , I think that would provide even more shoot ability as there would be less hand torque involved and with riser mass to each side of your bow hand where it is effective .
RoscoeP
04-05-2011, 06:21 PM
Hey RoscoeP , I think that would provide even more shoot ability as there would be less hand torque involved and with riser mass to each side of your bow hand where it is effective .

You are probably right, I only mentioned that because "Amphibious" said he had a big hand and liked a larger grip.