New XLR8 Build

[SPIKER]

Here's the first pic of my new XLR8 that I got off of AT for a good price.

It came with the Focus grip, Dead End stop, and a custom set of Terminal Velocity strings, and cables.

Too bad, because the colors are lame. I will be getting a new set in Black/Fluorescent Green.

I've already put a Qad Ultra Rest HD on it, that I also got for a good deal.

I've ordered a custom double wide sling in Black/Flo green that should be here soon, as well as a Paradigm Black string Suppresor....new pics as soon as they arrive.

This bow is 28" @ 63#...maxxed..and is spitting out an IBO ARROW AT 334 fps...for the moment..

I'm looking for an HHA 5519 slider sight, and a 6" Black Axion stab.

If anyone has any leads, please let me know.

The goal is to replace all the black dampeners with flo green, and have an all Black/Flo green bow.

[red]

I wouldn't even bother fixing those lame colors...box it up and I'll take it off your hands. What are friends for? Honestly, I am jealous...awesome looking rig only to become more awesomest with your planned upgrades.

[smj]

How's it shooting for you?

[SPIKER]

Dec 25, 2010 18:37:30 GMT -5 red said:

I wouldn't even bother fixing those lame colors...box it up and I'll take it off your hands. What are friends for? Honestly, I am jealous...awesome looking rig only to become more awesomest with your planned upgrades.

It will be a looker when I'm done..thanks, but I'll keep it.. ;D

smj, it draws a little harsher with the shorter dl, but is as good a shooter as my other one.

I can always lengthen the draw with a module, but I want to keep this one a little shorter for ground blind application.

[CopperHead]

Spiker,
Nice looking setup. How do you like the terminal velocity strings and do they put those little chubs on there? I need a new set for the GT500. Lastly how can I get a set? Sorry for all the questions.

[SPIKER]

Jan 9, 2011 18:54:44 GMT -5 CopperHead said:

Spiker,
Nice looking setup. How do you like the terminal velocity strings and do they put those little chubs on there? I need a new set for the GT500. Lastly how can I get a set? Sorry for all the questions.

I'm not sure yet. I won't be able to judge them until I can shoot them regularly when the snow melts...but I will say this..I love the clear serving...it really shows off the colors...even though I hate the colors that are on it now. Black, and Flo Green will look sick!

[tedicast]

Spiker...what do you think of the focus grip? Thinking of getting one for a Conquest 2 I just got as an indoor bow. What are you doing with the dead stop?

[SPIKER]

I love the Focus grip!!! Best grip I have ever held, and I followed your bros post on the Mathews Forum to change out the stock grip for one on my other XLR8.

I'm keeping the Dead Stop because the Paradigm is not fitting the new XLR8...I'm trying to figure out why it fits on one, but not the other.

The tolerances are so tight that just a smidge difference in ATA seems to be the key. The up cable is just touching the body of the Paradigm. It just misses it on my other setup.

But it is so tuned that I'm not going to press it.

[SPIKER]

See how it just misses the body on this bow..

[SPIKER]

Tedicast...do you know if Vaportrail makes a clear serving?

That's the one thing that I really like about the Terminal Velocity string that came with this bow.