Just got on the list for a new zipper! I'm not sure if it's gonna be the sxt with longbow limbs or the nitro but excited either way! Let's see some pics of your zippers old or new style!

The wife just sewed one in my blue jeans.

I just knew someone was gonna go there. Just didnt think it would be Mr. Stout. Bahahahaha.

Actually, the last one I had...as a bow, was a Bobby Thompson model back in the late 80's. It could have been middle 80's but it was around that time. It was black Actionwood riser, black glass and maple lams. I actually bought it through Kustom King back then when Bobby was selling through them. No pictures though and his models changed dramatically after that era.

Good one George! After I wrote the post that's exactly what I thought of!Lol

Bobby was one of the best.............

SXT

Zipstick

SXT

Here's the limbs...........

GDS, drastic changes?? good or bad?? i remember the Thompson zippers too, Stacy Groscup shot one. always liked the looks of the zippers...old and new

Not so much good or bad but the original ones were much more deflexed off the riser than the newer, and they woods were pretty basic versus newer models. Keep in mind that mine was bought around 30 years ago. It shot great as I'm sure the newer ones do.

Wow!!

Just ordered one myself. SXT riser with cocobolo and macassar ebony and Z4 limbs

I ordered my Zipper a few years ago,I ordered a SXT with longbow limbs.About midway through my wait he came out with the ZSR,I called right away and switched my order to a ZSR with longbow limbs.Later on I picked up a used set of Zipper EVO Accel recurve limbs.The bow is a awesome shooter with both sets of limbs,they are both carbon and foam limbs.I picked the ZSR over the SXT because I like the deflex in the riser and I feel it makes a more forgiving and accurate bow.My ZSR is kingwood and curly maple with curly maple veneers on limbs.

SXT checkered by Dave Windauer.

Nice pics guys. I also have a Thompson zipper that I'll never part with and actually need to have the weight reduced on to continue shooting it. Biathlonman I really like the first riser pic what were those woods? I'm sure you've shot the nitro also and wondering what like or dislike about each. I had an sxt a couple years ago and sold it but like the idea of being able to have longbow or recurve limbs for one riser. That checkering job is awesome too, hopefully Tom will get into that!

Those are sharp bows SWAG and love that scrimshaw!!!

Anybody else have any pics?

Hopefully I will in about 6 months.

Got a couple, and Shoe, looks like I've got the twin to yours!

Limb w/ inlaid arrow, tiger stripe maple.

Bob Thompson is a wonderful craftsman/bowyer, but unfortunately he went back to making really nice guitars, and have heard they have a unique sound that many musicians love, not to mention his superb artistry and work. Wish he was still makin' bows, they are awesome!

I have 2 Nitros ! 1 is 66@29 and the other is 63@29. Both are very fast and smooth with a 750 gr arrow.Will try to get som pics up.

Here's another, both have inlaid arrows, on limbs and risers, elk antler overlays, custom flairs, fiddleback or culy or tiger stripe maple w/ coco bolo and bubinga risers. And needless to say, they are ultra quiet, fast and very smooth. They feel 5-10lbs lighter than most recurves w/ absolutely no stack! Wyatt

Keep them coming fellas!

My 13” ILF Zipper extreme

Kwikdraw, looks like twins alright, I will try and post another one tomorrow.

Here ya go............

Another.....

Sure is some good looking bows in this thread.always like to c good looking bows..

Thank You Sqrigtr

Really nice Shoe, and the matching quivers are great! Always shoot/hunt w/ the quiver mounted, kinda like huntin' w/ a full magazine! Wyatt

I don't have a pic of just my Zipper but here it is with a couple critters I killed...

Thanks everybody. I have the matching quiver too Kwikdraw. Good shooting bowhunter374. I still think that Bobby's bows were some of the prettiest ones made.

My Zipper Extreme

SXT zipper

SXT Recurve. Love it. Put wife on couch. Put the Bow on her side of bed??

Hey Grumpy, just wondered how that worked out before I give it a try..........

I have a had couple......great bows, still have 3 ILF risers made by Bill Dunn. I really like them.

Had a Nito, should’ve kept it , they to are at the top of their game

Had a Nito, should’ve kept it , they to are at the top of their game

Tom, I really like the longbow in the first two photos. Tell me more about it please.

Awesome pics! Tom, tell me about that last pic I haven't seen that one before

Joe that's my 60" Nitro. Walnut burl and some great cocobolo.

Nick that is a friends SXT riser. Always have like that one. Been trying to get it from him for years. Haha.

That is a sharp looking bow but of course most of them are! That is one of the draws to traditional archery is the beauty of the bows.

I know there's a lot more of them out there! Let's see em fellas

Tom, outstanding bows!!

My 1st Zipper table fare! 1998 I believe. 61#@29", 565gr w/ 125 gr WW broadhead. 19 yd shot, went 15yds.

Bringing this back up.

I have a Zipper on order and while waiting for mine I came across one very close to my specs at a good price from a fellow leatherwaller. So I bought it, and am very happy with it. Not sure the woods cocobolo and something else with Z-4 limbs.

I still have a deposit with Zipper so if your thinking about ordering one you can take my spot and only have about a 3 month wait (I ordered 6 months ago). Just PM me if interested.

Meanwhile here are some pics of mine.

Tom are you the soul builder now? They are beauties and your wood combo skills are on point.

Just got this one from TJ after a year wait. Its a Standard riser with the new C2 glass limbs. Shoots like a dream! One of the pound for pound quickest in my stable and QUIET!

Some more pics. The C2s are winners, no carbon needed.

As you can see in the above pics I went with the classic Zipper look. Resembles a Bob riser, but built by TJ. Gotta love them elk tips!

And yes, Tom IS Zipper Bows now. He is continuing the line in superb fashion and the C2s are his latest addition to some of the best shooting bows around. TJ is great to deal with.

Here's a pic of my sxt with c2 limbs. Awesome shooters. Nineworlds yours looks awesome! I also got a custom quiver from Selway to match!

Here's a couple I've owned through the years.

Tonight just got this Zipper ZSR Cocobola/Curly Maple Riser, 52@28 Z4 all carbon limbs an foam core....

Just got another pretty Zipper on the way......

As good as they come or better for sure, no production bow will even come close ......

Loving my Zipper. Extreme 16” riser with C2 limbs

Works of art not just bows, all I can say is WOW!!

And they shoot as good as they look!

Great thread! I have an old Bob recurve that I shoot more than my other bows. It's perfect for me.

Just got a Nitro Zipper longbow yesterday..... WOW!!

Listen guys. I had an older Bob Thompson zipper but if this new guy that bought this business off of Bob is making these bows then wow. He is a craftsman too.

Beautiful bow SWAG! How do you like the way it shoots? Is that your first Zipper?

This is my first Zipper longbow an she is my sweet heart.....

They're fine shooting bows!

I like my Zipper, but now I need some C2 limbs!

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