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Is BOM melting down?
GB:
I have to admit that I've ignored the BOM contest during the couple years that I've been on this forum. Just the contest, not the superb bows that are posted on here, some of which deservedly end up winning the contest. I've made about 30 bows, love making and shooting them, but honestly I'm still too intimidated to enter one in BOM yet. But I'm glad that I've posted a few of them and getting good feedback on them is really gratifying. A kind remark or some advice on how to make my next one better by the veteran bowyers on here goes a long way.
I had an E subscription but let it lapse, but I just subscribed to the hard copy. Probably better, because sometimes I'd forget about the E-mag ::) That's the least I can do for a forum that I've learned so much from and that features the most incredible wooden bows I've ever seen. Now I just have to remember to vote for BOM. :)
mullet:
That is all you can really do, GB except contribute a few of those 30 bows or future bows you have built. Any bow that shoots is a lot better then one that won't.
Gordon:
It's been years since I entered a BOM. I stopped entering because I found I enjoy making simple bows and focusing on refining my techniques to make my bows as close to my idea of perfect as possible. A pleasing line, a belly that mirrors the pitch and yaw of a back, a pair of gently curving string grooves that are perfect mirror images - these are what give me pleasure now a days. But such nuances are difficult to capture in a photo and, frankly, aren't that important so I stopped entering. I'm sad that BOM seems to be slipping away. There are so many more bowyers on this site than when I started and the variety, creativity and quality of the bows is amazing. I won a number of BOM contests in the past and I was happy for it, but I love seeing the newer generation of bowyers taking our craft to heights that I couldn't imagine when I began and being recognized for it. I expect there are a few other "old-timers" like me who have quit participating for their own reasons. But if entering bows in BOM can help this site in some small way, I'm happy to do it again and I encourage others who are in a similar place to do the same.
GB:
I'll enter the next one that I'm really happy with, Eddie. It may be awhile ::)
It's always a treat to see one of your bows on here, Gordon, whether it's for BOM or not.
I like Simon's idea of a small pin or button for BOM. No idea on the cost to make those, but I'd think it would be less than a hat?
mullet:
Gordon, I don't think anyone has ever had a problem seeing your "eye candy". Please post some more.
Like you I have not posted a bow in awhile except for October, and then just because there wasn't enough bows posted. I'm into refining bows, also.
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