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Offline wizardgoat

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Yew Recurve for Cipriano
« on: September 08, 2015, 02:08:56 am »
A while back Cipriano and I worked out a trade. He sent me some really nice snake skins in exchange for a bow.
He said he was in no rush, but its taken me a little longer than I'd like to come through on my end.
I hope this bow makes up for the wait!
Another super deflexed yew stave, was very narrow and had some twist. I believe Blackhawk got the sister stave.
Beautiful colour and contrast, and nice tight rings.
After I boiled in the curves, one tip was pointed north and the other south. They each needed two heat gun sessions to get them in line.
I didn't have alot of width to work with, so its quite narrow, about an inch for the inner third, then tapering to the tips from there.
62" long, 48# @ 28". Sinew wrapped tips and cane handle wrap. I filled in a punky knot with horn dust and super glue.
I backed it with red rat snake skins from Cip.
Cheers guys thanks for looking.

























































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Re: Yew Recurve for Cipriano
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2015, 04:22:19 am »
Nice, looks like it will pack a punch :).
The stripey look of the grip is cool.
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Re: Yew Recurve for Cipriano
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2015, 04:49:29 am »
NICE - Well done ! Bob
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Re: Yew Recurve for Cipriano
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2015, 05:05:14 am »
Very nice indeed! I love the cane wrap! Shoot it's sweet all around.
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Re: Yew Recurve for Cipriano
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2015, 05:06:26 am »
Another beauty, yes I bet that will make up for the wait. Very nice work. :)
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Re: Yew Recurve for Cipriano
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2015, 06:54:22 am »
Sweet ryan...youve been making some nice yew recurves lately. Bet thats a sweet smooth shooter too. I got similar plans to its sister ;)

Offline bowandarrow473

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Re: Yew Recurve for Cipriano
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2015, 07:13:52 am »
Cool looking bow, great craftsmanship as always.
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Yew Recurve for Cipriano
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2015, 07:18:23 am »
Very nice all around. a lot to like about that one Goat.
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Re: Yew Recurve for Cipriano
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2015, 07:19:20 am »
Now that's a looker.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Yew Recurve for Cipriano
« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2015, 07:44:44 am »
That's beautiful.  Your yew recurves have a very classy look to them.
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Offline JonW

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Re: Yew Recurve for Cipriano
« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2015, 08:15:59 am »
Superb work Ryan.

Offline Drewster

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Re: Yew Recurve for Cipriano
« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2015, 08:26:49 am »
Cipriano should be delighted.  I certainly would be.  Beautifully crafted work indeed Ryan.
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Re: Yew Recurve for Cipriano
« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2015, 08:34:05 am »
Killer bow goat.
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Yew Recurve for Cipriano
« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2015, 08:41:10 am »
Great bow wizard. 

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Re: Yew Recurve for Cipriano
« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2015, 08:43:45 am »
That's a sweet looker for sure
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