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Justin Snyder:
The funny thing about posting bows is that the guys that the guys that benefit from Gordon posting his bows are the new guys also. If Gordon, Trapper, Marc and others don't post their bows, the new guys wont see what is possible and push their own ability. I always looked for the straightest cleanest staves I could find. After seeing some of the bows posted, I look for a solid piece of wood of any shape. This makes a better bowyer. I have never won BOM, but if the field is limited, what does winning mean.
If you choose not to enter that is your business. But please post your bows. If not I will have to go to the store and stare at compounds if I want to see bows. Primitive bows are all eye candy to me.
Gordon:
JD, first let me say that I cannot conceive how anyone could tire of seeing your work – I certainly never will!
The discussion about f/d shots on a tillering tree brings to mind something that has perplexed me for some time now. If you look at the f/d shot of Badger’s recent submission (now THAT’s an ambush bow) you will notice that the limb on the right appears to bend less near the fade than the other limb. But I bet if the limbs were reversed the limb on the right would still appear that way. I’ve noticed the same effect with my tiller tree and I now sight down each limb when the bow is braced to make sure I see the appropriate curvature near each fade rather than rely strictly on what I see on the tree. At first I thought it was the angle, or maybe the light, or just me but then I noticed the same effect in Badger’s picture. Has anyone else experienced this? ???
Hillbilly:
JD, I don't think any of us will ever get tired of seeing pics of bows, that's one of the main reasons we're here. I haven't had much time lately to work on bows, so I can make them vicariously through y'all lol. Don't dare let something like that crabapple bow you posted slip by without showing us some pics :)
mullet:
There has been alot of good points made .This is a good Thread.I would hate to see anyone not post a bow because they have won before.I like to see all the bows and get some new ideas.Any way to say I'm not going to post my bow for BOM is kinda prissy,like saying I know I'd win any way. :-\
I was lucky enough to get a hat,and when I posted my pictures I had no idea it would be a winner,(the first Tie).It was a "plain Jane" looking Osage,didn't even have a grip.So the simple ones win too.It was also my first "good" bow and I was proud as hell,after being inspired by bows of Marc's,Jawge,Marvin,Badger's,ya'll get the picture.
Maybe Gordon's bow didn't get all those votes for being pretty.It might be that everybody voted for it because they didn't mind 2" of set in such a short bow.And would still make a good hunting bow.I'm with Medicinewheel.If the same person wins 12 times a year,more power to him.Keep raising the bar.
Now I'll give my opinion and everybody can take it for whatever it's worth.I believe sometimes there is too much concern on here about winning and being "famous" then just making bows and having fun. :)
GregB:
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I agree Justin! ;)
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