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Don't see your question here? Email or call me at (662) 231-4817 and I'll be
glad to help you! To better
serve you, we have provided a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that may help you find the answers to your questions.
What brace height for my bow?
Starting point
for recurves is around 8", for the longbows and flatbows around 7". This can vary some from bow to bow and archer
to archer--a bit of tinkering may be required to find your personal "sweet spot."
What type of string material can I use?
On any of the new bows, whatever string you prefer, and it will not affect the warranty. Personally I prefer Dynaflight
'97, 10-14 strands with 16-18 in the loops.
Can I get a custom grip?
Yes, Chek-Mate
will try to make the grip to your specifications, as long as it does not affect the integrity of the bow.
What arrow should I use?
No "right"
answer to this one--sorry. Use whatever arrow material that you are most confident with. Spines will vary with the bow style,
point weight, arrow length, shooting style, etc. I do suggest staying around 8 grains or more of arrow weight per pound of
draw weight.
Can I get my bow tillered for 3-under/split finger release?
Yes, no charge.
Can I get my name/favorite quote/bow's name/etc. placed
on my bow?
Yes, no charge.
Can I get a bow made with a particular wood that is not
listed?
We will try. It depends on whether Marc feels the wood will meet the specifications of Chek-Mate, and
the availability of it. Price will depend on the actual cost of the material. To view the type of woods that we do currently
offer please click the following:
What is my warranty?
Two years full warranty
(not pro-rated) against any defects in materials or workmanship.
What do I receive with my bow?
A strike plate/rug rest, a custom Flemish string in your choice of colors and material, brass nock set, rubber
string silencers, allen wrench (with a take-down), and a bow care/instruction sheet--pretty much all you need to get started
aside from arrows, target, and a glove/tab. You can also order an extra string at $3.00 below regular price. The following
accessories are also available: Selway Bow Stringer
- $8.00 Nock Sets: $00.25 Rubber String Silencers: $2.00 (4 pieces, each approximately 6: long)
Colors: Black, Brown, Green, Fluorescent Green, Print, Red, Blue, Purple or Yellow.
To order your accessories, click
the Accessories Order Form. To order a bowstring, click the Bowstring Order Form.
What
is the wait time on a custom order?
This usually
varies from 3-4 months to 6-8 months, depending on the backlog. Please do not hesitate in sending me an email at Chad@Recurves.com to get a better idea.
Where
can I see/shoot a Chek-Mate bow?
If you are in
or around Northeast Mississippi, you are welcome to stop by and check out any bow I have on hand. I go to as many shoots as
I can, mostly in the Southeast. I may not be set up as a vendor, but if I have any extra bows I try to bring them with
me. Visit my Schedule of Events that I will be attending to see more locations that you can try a Chek-Mate bow.
Do you ship international orders?
Yes I
do. I have shipped to several different countries. Payment for international orders should be made by International Money
Order please. It is your responsibility to find out if there are any shipping restrictions to your country. Postage is extra,
based on actual cost, and any duties/fees are your responsibility.
What is the difference between the Falcon, Falcon Special, and Falcon Deluxe?
The Falcon Special has 6 extra riser overlays--3 on the front, 3 on
the back. The Falcon Deluxe has the overlays plus an accent stripe in the riser. The same applies for the King's
Pawn. These do not affect the way the bow shoots, but do add very much to the looks of the bows.
What is the difference between the Hunter I and Hunter
II, other than the price?
The Hunter II has a more deflexed riser, which is a more forgiving design. It
is a tiny bit slower than the Hunter I. The price difference is because of the extra material used in the riser of the
Hunter II.
Do
I have to send in my riser if I decide to order extra limbs?
It
is not required, but may insure a better fit.
Will the limbs from a Hunter I fit a Hunter II riser,
or vice-versa?
Yes, on all but the 56" Hunter. The poundage will change some though.
What is your favorite limb and riser wood?
Yew is my favorite limb wood. How much difference the limb wood makes depends on several
things--the bow type, weight, and length primarily. In a light weight 60" recurve being drawn to 26" with
yew limbs will not feel or perform much if any different than one with maple limbs. A 64" Crusader longbow
being drawn to 65@30 will be considerably different. How much wood is in the limb and how much it has to work affects
how much difference you will feel in the woods. The wider, thinner limbs of a recurve will generally not show
as much difference as the narrower, deeper cored longbows. This will vary with bow length, draw length, and bow poundage.
Chek-Mate will not use a limb wood that is not a proven performer, but some may work better that others in some bows.
In a recurve limb, I generally say go with what you like the looks of best. In a longbow limb (Crusader, Crusader
td, and Golden Hawk) I will choose yew limbs every time.
For risers, the main difference is mass weight.
Cocobolo and Bolivian rosewood are the heaviest we offer. Medium weight woods are Bubinga, Purpleheart,
Imbuya. Lighter woods Actionwood and Maple. Some folks prefer more mass weight for stability, some don't.
Other than that, any of the riser woods Chek-mate offers will work just fine.
Why
can't I get bamboo limbs?
The reason is that
in their testing, Chek-Mate has found reason to have concerns with the durability of bamboo over time. They have also
found no benefits to bamboo over yew wood in their designs.
Can I get carbon in my limbs
No--in their tests, Chek-Mate has found no real benefit to adding carbon to their
limb designs. It adds a lot to the cost, and Chek-Mate does not feel the customer is getting what they paid for.
Until shown differently, carbon limbs will not be available for Chek-Mate bows.
Can I shoot a bow that is tillered for split finger
using 3-under, or vice-versa?
Yes, and it will not damage the bow or void the warranty.
You will probably need to re-tune, especially concerning the nock set position, and you may get a little more bow noise like
this.
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