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Glass: a few follies
DCM:
In fairness, when glass bowyers put their mind to it, they exceed natural materials by a good measure. It's a good feeling though, to make a bow that out performs a glass one. It's more difficult to outlclass them in terms of consistancy, durability and longevity though. Fiberglass, in terms working properties, exceeds wood by a good measure. It's no wonder master craftsmen prefer it for their work. I tend to value a bow differenty, more in terms of what I got out of the project as a bowyer, other than a finished bow. Because honestly and realistically, other materials are superior to all wood in nearly every regard. But nothing can compare to the satisifaction and novelty of crafting a good character bow.
tradbowr:
Just had my first mug of coffee and enjoying this already ;D
Pete
Badger:
Very well put David, I am going up against some glass and carbon fiber bows in a couple of weeks in a raw speed contest. The bow is right on the verge of catastrafic failure, LOL. I believe I will hold my own and survive the 6 shots but still cannot compare to these bows as they will be expected to last for years and be pulled to full draw and held for extended periods etc. But it is fun trying. Steve
MattE:
David, I know what you say is true but I love the way Pat expressed his thoughts. :)
George Tsoukalas:
DCM, ok so master craftsmen don't use wood? LOL. I feel a rant coming on. Pat? :) Jawge
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