I have spoken to the organizers of the trade and I will also tell you guys as well. I am willing to participate if someone wants a short bow. That's what I like to make and that's what I like to shoot. Now when I say short I am talking about 56"-46". I could maybe go a little longer say 58"-60". It's gonna bend in the handle as well. Not trying to be snooty or anything that is just what I am willing to do. If this is acceptable to you guys then I'm in. I understand if some of you wouldn't be ok with it.
Nobody is placing an order for a customer bow of their own design by entering this trade, all we get for input is a PREFERENCE for draw weight and whether they are left or right handed. From there it is the discretion of the bowyer as to what you get. I really like your bows, JonW, and I know you are a stand-up guy. You are welcome in this trade and at my campfire anytime.
I'm of the opinion that if anyone in a bow trade is unhappy with what they get, they should send it back to the bowyer with profound apologies for wasting the bowyers time and efforts, include a blank check for the bowyer's materials and incidental expenses, and stay the heck out of future trades. Feel free to disagree, it's not a rule for this exchange. And I can't speak for people running future exchanges.
As for those of you that are choosing to not enter this trade, that's quite ok, too. The great philosopher of our age, Harry Callahan once snarled, "A man's gotta know his limitations." And we all know what happens when you cross ol' Dirty Harry, right? Makes mullet's little black book look like a hymnal.
