I'm on my second Chek-Mate, both of which I purchased via Chad/LBR. The first was a Firebird T/D recurve. I killed my first trad deer with it. I have since given it to my son and purchased a Crusader.

I had a temporary infatuation with a Fox Reverse Handle longbow between the two Chek-Mates. However, 3 or 4 3-D shoots pointed out a severe shortcoming of the bow for me. It had a greatly reduced drawlength due to the design.

I sold it and ordered the Crusader and haven't looked back. I haven't killed anything with it yet. But then again I haven't seen anything in the woods while I have had it in my hands either!!

The quality of the craftsmanship is unbelieveable. A great bow at an even greater price!!

Bill

Praise the Lord, He is worthy