Post by: rasbo on August 22, 2010, 12:09:03 PM
Post by: buckhorn2 on August 22, 2010, 12:18:10 PM
Post by: rasbo on August 22, 2010, 12:58:17 PM
Post by: Ray on August 22, 2010, 02:25:23 PM
Post by: boneaddict on August 22, 2010, 02:48:07 PM
Post by: scoyoc5 on August 22, 2010, 03:13:35 PM
Post by: rasbo on August 22, 2010, 03:15:06 PM
I went to thier website to check them out and who do I see?????????? Boneaddict with a huge bull moose!nice. one day I too will own one of thier bows.:chuckle: :chuckle:hes like a rash...everywhere :chuckle:thats a cool pic on there....
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 22, 2010, 03:55:08 PM
Post by: Hornseeker on August 23, 2010, 05:56:59 AM
I'll PM ya back when i see what I have that might work.
THanks soooo much for the kind comments....
Post by: Machias on August 23, 2010, 07:15:03 AM
The sad part is that I'm not taking orders anymore :(
:'( :'( :'(
Post by: rasbo on August 24, 2010, 03:42:22 AM
The sad part is that I'm not taking orders anymore :( The best I can probably do is get you into one of my blemished bows that I built custom, then ended up getting a check in the wood or something...then hung it in the shop unfinished and built another for the guy... they are perfectly, 100% functional, but may have a cosmetic blem???A blemish would fit my personality...whatever you decide would be fine with me,the craftman ship is still there..besides if ya cant find me one Im gonna steal Rays :chuckle:
I'll PM ya back when i see what I have that might work.
THanks soooo much for the kind comments....
Post by: Hornseeker on August 24, 2010, 06:15:17 AM
Give me a couple weeks here.
Post by: scoyoc5 on August 24, 2010, 06:31:19 AM
i might be in the market for one of your bows..can you keep me in mind after you help rasbo.
thanks, john
Post by: rasbo on August 24, 2010, 06:35:46 AM
I bet I can find something here... If I cant... rest assured...there are a LOT of great Trad bows out there.....thank you sir...
Give me a couple weeks here.
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on August 24, 2010, 09:36:57 AM
Post by: American Rattlesnake on August 24, 2010, 10:52:42 AM
The sad part is that I'm not taking orders anymore :(
Are you getting out of the business entirely, or if I am patient, can I look forward to sampling your artistry at some time in the future? :)
Post by: Hornseeker on August 24, 2010, 03:44:54 PM
Thanks!
Post by: buckhorn2 on August 24, 2010, 04:02:29 PM
Post by: Ray on August 24, 2010, 04:15:55 PM
The handle- It doesn't have one of those extreme pistol grip handles. It's got it's own but somehow it fits my small hands real well. I really like the fact that I can grip between my thumb and index finger all the around it with ease. I'm the sort of person who is fairly picky about handles on the bow. In fact I usually prefer a straight handle or a 50's style recurve. A lot of people are confused when they look at the handle but most are pleased when the shoot it and quickly discard any reservations they may have had regarding it's comfort and practicality. The riser is just large enough. Anything larger and I would likely have never made the purchase.
Shooting - Mine has absolutely no hand shock. It's a crisp and clean shooting bow that obviously generates a lot of energy for the arrows. It has a natural feel for shooting. One thing is that I have not been capable of mastering shots under 15 yards like I have with my other bows. Generally this bow shoots extremely flat out to 30 yards (or more but I don't shoot farther than that). Since the riser is not extremely wide I take a liking to shooting it in a style which is natural to me. For example, a lot of recurves have very wide risers which make target sight windows and acquisition of targets feel strange and less than natural for me.
Craftsmanship - Ernie pays attention to the details. The tips and laminations are well done. I chose black glass and might do so again if I was to get another.
As to not fulfilling any more orders - sorry to hear that. It's obvious you are gaining a base of potential customers though.
Post by: rasbo on August 24, 2010, 04:40:10 PM
Post by: boneaddict on August 24, 2010, 07:25:49 PM
I'll add its the fastest Trad bow I have ever seen.
Post by: boneaddict on August 24, 2010, 07:52:34 PM
Post by: rasbo on August 24, 2010, 08:01:35 PM
Post by: Machias on August 25, 2010, 03:50:56 PM
Post by: scoyoc5 on August 25, 2010, 05:37:17 PM
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on August 25, 2010, 05:44:21 PM
is a persons draw length the same between compound and trad? :dunno:
No.... it is possible but not always. WHen I first started shooting trad my DL went down 1 inch... Since then I have changed my "form" and have increased my DL to an inch longer than with a compound.... Most people will lose DL because of shooting with fingers vice a release with a loop....
Post by: buckhorn2 on August 25, 2010, 06:04:18 PM
Post by: Hornseeker on August 26, 2010, 07:07:37 AM
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Post by: American Rattlesnake on August 26, 2010, 09:37:11 AM
It is quite possible I will not sell anymore bows after this year, and this year is completely booked. If I end up changing my mind, I will remember this thread and you guys that showed some interest.
Thanks!
Thanks for the reply. :) I've kept you in the back of my mind for the last two years, waiting for cash to "come available" if you know what I mean. :chuckle: I'll give you a shout when it does and see what you're up to.
Thanks again, Ernie, and good luck.
Post by: Ray on August 26, 2010, 10:06:48 AM
The bottom photo below is what I don't like. In a photo the differences may seem subtle, but when shooting it is noticable for me. It's all a personal preference thing though.
Post by: quadrafire on August 26, 2010, 10:34:34 AM
One thing is that I have not been capable of mastering shots under 15 yards like I have with my other bows.
Ray, Why do you think that is? Just curious!
Post by: Ray on August 26, 2010, 10:36:29 AM
Post by: quadrafire on August 26, 2010, 10:38:45 AM
Post by: Ray on August 26, 2010, 10:43:55 AM
I have not played too much with the arrow spine and arrows on that bow. It could be the arrow material (carbon). I don't really know for sure. In fact I might go try to shoot some port orford cedar through it at short range next time. I believe wood recovers faster than carbon and I have been shooting exclusively carbon out of that bow.
All of my bows with the exception of one are in the 55-60lb draw range. Now only one of those require differently spined shafts. That's the 67-70lb longbow.
Post by: quadrafire on August 26, 2010, 10:46:32 AM
I have not played too much with the arrow spine and arrows on that bow. It could be the arrow material (carbon). I don't really know for sure. In fact I might go try to shoot some port orford cedar through it at short range next time. I believe wood recovers faster than carbon and I have been shooting exclusively carbon out of that bow.
Interesting, Let me know. I really like the idea of shooting wood, but just don't know how practical it is. I see there is a DVD out on how to Make a footed shaft. I may look into that.
Post by: Ray on August 26, 2010, 10:57:11 AM
Post by: rasbo on August 28, 2010, 05:58:25 AM
Post by: Hornseeker on August 28, 2010, 12:03:07 PM