Border ILF limbs - family tree

Amateur Barbarian

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I have seen posts mentioning many different ILF limbs offered by Border over the years. My experience does not go back far so these limbs are more legend to me. I would like to see a list constructed showing each of the limb models offered, approximate time period, and any distinguishing features. Maybe, we can take a first crack at it and let Sid fill in the blanks. I will do the easy ones -- ones that are currently on the stock list and others I have encountered. Please add to the list chronologically and include dates if you know them. You can also throw in other Border made limbs such as those for Merlin. Reorder the list as necessary so that it is roughly chronological. Here is what I know:

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Edited this post to remove initial list that followed. See below for an old post by Sid and a summary of the history of Border ILF limbs.
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Amateur Barbarian

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I found this old post by Sid from 2006. I does a good job of summarizing the lineage of Border limbs. I has everything I was looking for.

http://www.archery-interchange.net/forum/border-archery/16695-our-limbs-there-construction.html

Here is a summary just in case Sid's post ever goes away.

2007 HEX5 - WCXC (Wood core, CXC laminate, extra high energy recurve ratio)
2007 HEX5 - HCXC ( Hyperflex synthetic core, CXC laminate, extra high energy recurve ratio)
2007 HEX4-WCXC Plus (Wood core, CXC laminate, high energy recurve ratio)
2007 HEX4 - HCXC (Hyperflex synthetic core, CXC laminate, high energy recurve ratio)
2007 CXG (Hyperflex synthetic core, CXC laminate)
2007 CXB (Wood core, CXC laminate)
2004 TXG (Hyperflex synthetic core, TX40 laminate)
2004 TXS (Superflex core, TX40 laminate)
2004 TXB (Wood core, TX40 laminate)
2001 Talisman TX40 Gold (MK2 Hyperflex synthetic core, TX38 laminate)
2001 Talisman TX40 Silver (Superflex synthetic core, TX38 laminate)
2001 Talisman TX40 Bronze (Wood core, TX38 laminate)
1999 ML2 (MK1 Hyperflex synthetic core, glass power structure)
1999 SM Carbon (Wood core, glass power structure)
( ) Carbon (Similar to SM Carbon)
( ) Carbon Premier (Carbons made for Wales Archery)
( ) Merlin Elites (ML2 made for Merlin Archery)
( ) Merlin Classics (Border Carbon)
( ) Carbofast (Similar to SM Carbon)
1998 XP10 Evolution (Synthetic core, glass power structure, stabilization)
1998 XP10 (Wood core, glass power structure, stabilization)
1992 Vision Carbon (Wood core, glass power structure, carbon support)
 

BorderBows

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We did some XP10 evolution limbs branded as PSE limbs for SSA Archery.

this would be around the 2000-2001 era.

From memory.
 

BorderBows

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mid 2008 we changed to the MK11 Hex 5.

We also have the entire 2007 onwards in a satin finish, in black for the emerging trad ILF side, called the HUNTER Hex5, hex4, CX...
 

BorderBows

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there are some TXB, and TXG branded CXG and CXB's that are still in production for Japan. These are specifically for Japan. These limbs are the CXC laminate just branded TX.
 

hooktonboy

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Ironman
American Shoot
there are some TXB, and TXG branded CXG and CXB's that are still in production for Japan. These are specifically for Japan. These limbs are the CXC laminate just branded TX.
Are these the same as the TX branded ones that Bowplus stock?
 

BorderBows

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Are these the same as the TX branded ones that Bowplus stock?
not sure, if the limb tips are opaque, then they are pre2007, if they are carbon then they are post 2007.

If they are pre 2007, they are TX38/TX40 laminates, and if they are carbon tips then they are most likely CXC laminates.
 

ElderUK

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mid 2008 we changed to the MK11 Hex 5.

We also have the entire 2007 onwards in a satin finish, in black for the emerging trad ILF side, called the HUNTER Hex5, hex4, CX...
Now a set of Satin black Limbs would be really nice to go with the gloss black riser and the bat shaped bow sling I'm planning on making.

The Goth bow is born.
 

BorderBows

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Now a set of Satin black Limbs would be really nice to go with the gloss black riser and the bat shaped bow sling I'm planning on making.

The Goth bow is born.
We have polished up the carbon limb plates on the limb butt before to leave the rest of the limb satin.
 

BorderBows

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im personally note sure about the best limbs, though i think they are Vision Carbon limbs, i should ask someone that knows more... but the Perris limbs were Perris design of limb, but our construction.
 

Amateur Barbarian

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I snipped this out of an old post on this forum:

in the past we have made limbs for the following companies:
Carbofast CNC risers
Carbofast Carbon risers
Perris Whitehart Cast riser
Best CNC riser
PSE logo'd limbs for PSE risers
Pro Shop, Cast Magnesuim riser
DAS 17" and 21" CNC Riser
Our own Concord Cast riser
Merlin Vision CNC riser
 

Amateur Barbarian

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Update for the release of the HEX6

2011 HEX6 ( Wood core, need description)
2011 HEX6 ( Hyperflex synthetic core, need description)
2011 HEX6 ( Superflex core, need description)
2007 HEX5 - WCXC (Wood core, CXC laminate, extra high energy recurve ratio)
2007 HEX5 - HCXC ( Hyperflex synthetic core, CXC laminate, extra high energy recurve ratio)
2007 HEX4-WCXC Plus (Wood core, CXC laminate, high energy recurve ratio)
2007 HEX4 - HCXC (Hyperflex synthetic core, CXC laminate, high energy recurve ratio)
2007 CXG (Hyperflex synthetic core, CXC laminate)
2007 CXB (Wood core, CXC laminate)
2004 TXG (Hyperflex synthetic core, TX40 laminate)
2004 TXS (Superflex core, TX40 laminate)
2004 TXB (Wood core, TX40 laminate)
2001 Talisman TX40 Gold (MK2 Hyperflex synthetic core, TX38 laminate)
2001 Talisman TX40 Silver (Superflex synthetic core, TX38 laminate)
2001 Talisman TX40 Bronze (Wood core, TX38 laminate)
1999 ML2 (MK1 Hyperflex synthetic core, glass power structure)
1999 SM Carbon (Wood core, glass power structure)
( ) Carbon (Similar to SM Carbon)
( ) Carbon Premier (Carbons made for Wales Archery)
( ) Merlin Elites (ML2 made for Merlin Archery)
( ) Merlin Classics (Border Carbon)
( ) Carbofast (Similar to SM Carbon)
1998 XP10 Evolution (Synthetic core, glass power structure, stabilization)
1998 XP10 (Wood core, glass power structure, stabilization)
1992 Vision Carbon (Wood core, glass power structure, carbon support)
 

BorderBows

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Update for the release of the HEX6 and re-introduction of the superflex cores
2011 CXS (Superflex core, CXC laminate)
2011 hex4-S (Superflex core, CXC laminate)
2011 Hex5-S (Superflex core, CXC laminate)
2011 HEX6 ( Wood core, CVC laminate)
2011 HEX6 ( Hyperflex synthetic core, CVC laminate)
2011 HEX6 ( Superflex core, CVC laminate)
2007 HEX5 - WCXC (Wood core, CXC laminate, extra high energy recurve ratio)
2007 HEX5 - HCXC ( Hyperflex synthetic core, CXC laminate, extra high energy recurve ratio)
2007 HEX4-WCXC Plus (Wood core, CXC laminate, high energy recurve ratio)
2007 HEX4 - HCXC (Hyperflex synthetic core, CXC laminate, high energy recurve ratio)
2007 CXG (Hyperflex synthetic core, CXC laminate)
2007 CXB (Wood core, CXC laminate)
2004 TXG (Hyperflex synthetic core, TX40 laminate)
2004 TXS (Superflex core, TX40 laminate)
2004 TXB (Wood core, TX40 laminate)
2001 Talisman TX40 Gold (MK2 Hyperflex synthetic core, TX38 laminate)
2001 Talisman TX40 Silver (Superflex synthetic core, TX38 laminate)
2001 Talisman TX40 Bronze (Wood core, TX38 laminate)
1999 ML2 (MK1 Hyperflex synthetic core, glass power structure)
1999 SM Carbon (Wood core, glass power structure)
( ) Carbon (Similar to SM Carbon)
( ) Carbon Premier (Carbons made for Wales Archery)
( ) Merlin Elites (ML2 made for Merlin Archery)
( ) Merlin Classics (Border Carbon)
( ) Carbofast (Similar to SM Carbon)
1998 XP10 Evolution (Synthetic core, glass power structure, stabilization)
1998 XP10 (Wood core, glass power structure, stabilization)
1992 Vision Carbon (Wood core, glass power structure, carbon support)[/QUOTE]
 

gster123

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Still shooting some Border carbons that I got in 96 On an Avalon plus. Damm good still.

Need to upgrade sometime!
 
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