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half eye:
     I haven't been posting for quite a while but have been checking in occasionally. I noticed that a lot of members / friends have not been posting either. I lost my fire when it became obvious to me that there just was no room on PA for my approach to, and interest in, archery. I am mostly interested in Native American bows and culture.
     Lately I see the areas of expansion in topic areas and that's always a good thing, but the regular bow section is still the same techno-approach, modern material, computer analysis things that made me go away originally. That is when I really noticed that a lot of my friends were not posting either.
     I made this post to see if any of them were still around and had any input on this subject. I feel bad that there was not / is not, any room for the "primitive" bows and methods. I'm attaching several pics of my type of bow interest. I think the bows are well made, and beautiful as well. These bows have been proven in the hunting woods and as far as I know they are still shooting. They were all traded to friends that I thought would like them, but more importantly, use them.
     So, if any of you guys are still checking in once in awhile let me know what you think.

Rich Rousseau

half eye:
a few more

tattoo dave:
I'd say there's definitely an interest. I would agree though, there seems to be a lot of analysis of specs, force, draw weight, charts of all kinds, and technical info that goes beyond what I care to worry about. I've always been more inclined to just keep it as simple as possible. However, I can't fault somebody for wanting to learn more about the technical aspect of bow making. But, where do you draw the line between primitive bow making and modern bow making? Your guess is as good as mine Rich.

You make some beautiful bows, and they work damn good. That's all I need know.

Tattoo Dave

Pat B:
I feel the same Rich. I could care less about the analysis, ect. and prefer the simplicity of a good ole' primitive bow. I have 3 of your bows and they are in a place of honor in my collection. I don't shoot much any more like I used to but I'm still occasionally making a bow or two.
We've missed you and your perspective on Native American bows and your fine examples of these bows and the accessories that go along with them. Please stay in touch.   :OK

bjrogg:
Half eye I don't know you personally but I love your bows you've posted in the past and would be very interested to see more of them. I think there's plenty of room here for them. I don't get into all the charts and formulas either but don't worry myself about those that do. I do like the look and feel of Native American bows. I don't know nearly enough about them. I build my bows with some of those styles influencing them but I don't make historical representations of them. I don't have the knowledge to do that. I do believe I probably stumble upon some of the same designs purely by accident simply because I tend to use mostly hand tools and rarely measure anything. Granted not stone tools but draw knife, rasp and scrapper. I very much hope that you and your friends return to the site and fill in the space that is there for us to appreciate your works.
Sincerely
Bjrogg

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