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MikeO

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My new Spirit longbows
« on: August 09, 2013, 04:46:07 AM »


Top: Wenge and Zebrawood, bottom, Bocote and Shedua.
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Re: My new Spirit longbows
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2013, 04:57:51 AM »
Very pretty.  What type of wood(s) are they made of? (pardon ending preposition)
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Re: My new Spirit longbows
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2013, 09:15:45 AM »
Ok I'm a smartass but I'm going to guess wenge, bocote and zebrawood ;D
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Re: My new Spirit longbows
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2013, 09:50:00 AM »
Quote from: alfsauve on August 09, 2013, 04:57:51 AM
Very pretty.  What type of wood(s) are they made of? (pardon ending preposition)

Top is Wenge and Zebrawood handle, Zebrawood limbs under clear fiberglass.

Bottom is Bocote and Shedua handle, Bocote limbs under clear fiberglass.

Bowyer Brian Holley through Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear in Arvada CO.
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Re: My new Spirit longbows
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2013, 09:53:51 AM »
Quote from: usmcdadx2 on August 09, 2013, 09:15:45 AM
Ok I'm a smartass but I'm going to guess wenge, bocote and zebrawood ;D

No one likes a smartass...especially when they are right.   ;D ;D
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Re: My new Spirit longbows
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Re: My new Spirit longbows
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2013, 10:01:09 AM »
Very sweet Mike. I love a good traditional bow.
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Re: My new Spirit longbows
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2013, 02:37:46 PM »
The craftsmanship and natural beauty of these weapons is undeniable.  I just wish I could shoot one--or something similar.  Upon release of the string, the arthritis in  my bow elbow erupts in a bolt of pain that nearly drops me to my knees.  I find I do not have anything approaching this discomfort when I discharge my Glock, or similar.

And that relates to something even more personal. 

How do you conceal a longbow on or about your person?  And what about extra rounds? 

The only thought that occurs would render sitting a near impossibility, and potentially dangerous!

Still, those are some nifty looking bows.

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Re: My new Spirit longbows
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2013, 04:03:08 AM »
There's always open carry... ;)



A lot lighter and more stable than it looks. Weighs less than a Glock and extra mags. Guys equipped like this sitting on horses destroyed 7 Roman legions, and some other guys carved out the largest land empire in history.  

Bow in this pic is a Asian style recurve. My favorite is this Zhang Li below:



About the elbow. Try a good physical therapist, or contact the American Disabled Archers. Their main focus is para archers, but they have helped folks w milder problems like yours too.

http://www.americandisabledarchers.com/American_Disabled_Archers/HOME.html
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