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Has Anyone Taken the Brisky Bow Making Class?
« on: January 07, 2010, 12:47:14 PM »
Saw it on Craig's list  just wanted to know if anyone has taken it? I was kinda thinking about it.. its like $225 including materials for a Vine maple bow.... I'm a compound hunter but kinda thinking I'd like to try retro... Nothing more retro than making one yourself! any thoughts? Curt brisky is out of Ferndale...
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Re: Has Anyone Taken the Brisky Bow Making Class?
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2010, 12:56:00 PM »
I heard he makes a good bow. Never seen one in person. That sounds fairly inexpensive. I think it's probably a good deal. How many days?

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Re: Has Anyone Taken the Brisky Bow Making Class?
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2010, 01:04:05 PM »
I am not a bow hunter at all.. I met him at a show once. Very personable. Traditional bows. His work appears to be top notch from what I saw and from what I've heard from other people that know his stuff better than I.

Iv'e got a couple of those old vine mable bows that I'd like to refurbish some day. His class would probably teach me a lot. I'll keep it in mind.

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Re: Has Anyone Taken the Brisky Bow Making Class?
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2010, 02:14:26 PM »
Its a weekend course 2 8 hr days and its actually only $175 for the vine maple $225 for the osage.... I just thought vine maple because there is always a bunch in the woods...
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Re: Has Anyone Taken the Brisky Bow Making Class?
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2010, 12:26:23 AM »
I have known Curt for years, and he is a GREAT guy and a GREAT bowmaker, I don't think you could go wrong.
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Re: Has Anyone Taken the Brisky Bow Making Class?
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2010, 12:56:17 PM »
I HAVE KNOWN CURT FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS AND HAVE BEEN AT THE CLASSES HE PUTS ON VERY KNOWLEDGABLE IN THE ART OF SELF BOWS. I THINK YOU WILL REALLY  ENJOY YOURSELF.

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Re: Has Anyone Taken the Brisky Bow Making Class?
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2010, 05:54:22 PM »
when and where is this course

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Re: Has Anyone Taken the Brisky Bow Making Class?
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2010, 07:31:14 PM »
Late Feb in Ferndale. Aparenlty has a trad archery shop. http://www.briskybows.com/ I'm going to take one of his courses, but i just got a new chessie puppy... Got to bank some more $$$ and time first.. :twocents:
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Re: Has Anyone Taken the Brisky Bow Making Class?
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2010, 07:54:01 PM »
whereabouts is ferndale ive heard of it but dont have a clue where it is

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Re: Has Anyone Taken the Brisky Bow Making Class?
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2010, 08:31:43 PM »
Ferndale is a little north of Bellingham.

Curt is a good man and builds a good selfbow.
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Re: Has Anyone Taken the Brisky Bow Making Class?
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2010, 08:41:35 PM »
good deal most bow making classes are like 300.00 so i think if he is a good guy like the others are saying i think you would be very happy with the class.
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