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How do you pick the BOM?
Slivershooter:
The intent of my original post was to get input on the system I use, it is not perfect but can be easily changed and will change as I weigh everybody's thoughts.
Frank, I definitely agree about picture quality, several times in the past a bow has lost my vote because of the pictures, I was unable to make a judgment/comparison with pictures they submitted.
Dana, I also mentally strip the bow down while examining it. Personally, I don't like bows that are painted, have drawings, or other things that detract from the beauty of the wood, but I try not to let that influence my vote. I find these types of accessories to detract from the overall appearance of the bow; however, once in a while they do enhance the bows looks. Often a few bows will have comparable tillers and they all appear to be solid bows. I find that with bow building (as with most things in life), that those who spend the time to get the finish details correct also do the little details that we can't see in pictures.
Mechslasher:
i must have missed something about taking pics. sorry mine aren't up to snuff. i make bows, sometimes i make a decent arrow and every now and then i get a knife to come out halfway servicable. if anyone is looking for professional quality pics of my stuff i do apologize, i do the best i can. if i could take a picture worth publishing i would be working in the playboy mansion and it would be of something curvy wieghing around 115 with measurements of 36-24-34. sorry fellows if all this comes across too...abrasive. those who know me well know i like to keep things simple and this is a site about PRIMITIVE archery. the only pic that counts to me is the full draw pic. the rest is window dressing.
Gordon:
--- Quote ---if i could take a picture worth publishing i would be working in the playboy mansion and it would be of something curvy wieghing around 115 with measurements of 36-24-34.
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The heck with the pictures Mechslasher, I give you extra points for your sense of humor ;D
mullet:
:D ;D :D ;D :D I've gotta agree Chris, Sometimes when I see the studio shots it kinda turns me off from that bow. I usually look for a good hunting bow ,not something all gussied up to go out on Saturday night. I like my girl up early in the morning.
medicinewheel:
... if only it was possible to size down cavewall paintings to 640X480! 8)
cheerio, frank
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