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simk:
Hi Bowmakers

After I found out I have some indestructable stuff

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,71391.0.html

I thought about making a little high performance bow. I flattened the other half of the misterous yew log and backed with boo.

Designwise Mr Drake came in my mind. From what I've read about this Harry Drake I always have benn fascinated by this legendary archer.

I lent the basic design from him and tried to make a fast bow. I'm quite happy with almost 3" of reflex after shooting it a lot - only took about 2" set since glueup. I even brought it to the range and of course everybody shot it  (A)
She's approx 59"ntn, 45#@26" and 400gramms.

Does anybody have more info about the early Drake bows? Some specs maybe of his yew selfbows? pics, maybe even a fulldraw pic? Doesen't seem to be many pics of the early days?

Cheers

simk:
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simk:
thanx 4 watching

sleek:
That is a beautiful bow. After resting, how much reflex comes back after you unstring it?

simk:
I havent exactly monitored sleek! But I checked again eyeballing I'd say 1 to 11/2"....maybe 2"...this is the current situation after photo and shooting today....probably will relax a little more.

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