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Offline Bryce

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Thunderbird Bow (full draw added)
« on: June 09, 2012, 04:30:52 pm »
In the Pacific Northwest Coast and many other places, Thunderbird is a giant supernatural bird who causes thunder and lightning. His weapons are lightning snakes which are carried beneath his wings. Lightning flashes when he throws the lightning snakes.
So naturally I had the idea of putting thunderbird feathers on the belly of a bow so that this bow would shoot arrows like thunderbird shoots lightning. I also am in the process of cresting some arrows with snake skin.

Made with Oregon White Oak.
T2T 61"
55#@28"












« Last Edit: July 28, 2012, 06:09:17 pm by Bryce »
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Offline lesken2011

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Re: Thunderbird Bow
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2012, 04:34:38 pm »
Very nice. Especially the art work!
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Thunderbird Bow
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2012, 04:45:28 pm »
Ditto on the artwork!  I can hardly wait to see the full draw pics or the arrow pics!
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Offline Peacebow_Coos

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Re: Thunderbird Bow
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2012, 05:27:42 pm »
beautiful artwork and a sweet bow!
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Offline SA

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Re: Thunderbird Bow
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2012, 06:38:29 pm »
that looks real nice, the brace looks good can't wait for the full draw ,artwork is good to.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Thunderbird Bow
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2012, 06:39:15 pm »
I like it!  Love the artwork
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Offline ErictheViking

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Re: Thunderbird Bow
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2012, 07:11:22 pm »
beautiful paint work and the brace pic looks great as well.
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Offline Parnell

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Re: Thunderbird Bow
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2012, 07:57:46 pm »
Interesting handle.  How high is your brace height in that picture? 

I'll be watching for full draw pictures, your artwork is outstanding!
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Re: Thunderbird Bow
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2012, 03:55:58 am »
The handle is made to fit right in the cup of your palm. Brace height is 5 3/4inches
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Re: Thunderbird Bow (full draw added)
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2012, 11:15:03 pm »
Full draw added fellas sorry it took so long
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Offline RyanY

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Re: Thunderbird Bow (full draw added)
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2012, 11:18:17 pm »
Missed this one the first time. I love that painting on there. Awesome work man.
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Offline lostarrow

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Re: Thunderbird Bow (full draw added)
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2012, 11:22:23 pm »
Heirloom. That will be cherished for generations to come.
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Offline vinemaplebows

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Re: Thunderbird Bow (full draw added)
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2012, 11:29:37 pm »
I like it...good artwork!
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Thunderbird Bow (full draw added)
« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2012, 01:47:51 am »
Thats a nice bow there, great work.
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Re: Thunderbird Bow (full draw added)
« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2012, 09:28:46 am »
Very very nice Bryce.Everything about it shows patience and attention to detail.Gives me some more incentive for a 62" R/D slight bendy handle flat bow.How wide is the shooting shelf your shooting off of?
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