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Offline simk

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ECHO II
« on: January 07, 2026, 01:39:01 pm »
I got that call from a customer - he needed a new bow for hunting bear in alaska he said. He went on and specified 60" long max and 67# at 28", takedown. Ok I said.

The next days I wasn't sure on how exactly to tackle this. Then I remembered ECHO - the bow made by our honorable member Simson - must have been 2018 or so. But anyways, I remember being deeply impressed by this bow. It's was kinda dream, top edge - unatteinable. But I knew, once when I grew up, I wanna try something like that.

These days I also remembered that osage stave with that deflex in the center - lying around in our archery clubhouse for years - an ugly belly split who nobody has been interested for years. It turned out as a fantastic piece - NOT A SINGLE PINKNOT.

So I had a plan: This will be my ECHO II.

Of course you cannot copy Simson - but I'm glad I tried. Max. width 38 mm.

Cheers
 
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Offline simk

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Re: ECHO II
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Re: ECHO II
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2026, 01:42:53 pm »
thx 4 watching
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Offline Robert Pougnier

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Re: ECHO II
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2026, 01:45:30 pm »
Beautiful bow! That's one of my favorite profiles to build.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: ECHO II
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2026, 02:26:17 pm »
Incredible bow, Simk. She's a real beauty.   :OK
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: ECHO II
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2026, 02:42:14 pm »
I remember Echo 1 .

Simson sure posted some awesome bows. He certainly had an influence on a lot of us.

You’re not the only one who kinda tried to copy him.

Beautiful work Simk on ECHO 2 . I’m sure Simson will like it.

Bjrogg
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Offline Hamish

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Re: ECHO II
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2026, 05:19:52 pm »
What a bow! Immaculate! You paid great homage to Simson, and came through with the goods. Your customer is going to be happy.  Great hunting bow.

I like how you did the handle. I don't normally like the step down of the male end as it can create weakness. You have paid close attention to detail and avoided the potential weakening of that area by leaving wood above the actual ring that makes the back.  Such an important detail that many others don't take into account when making a similar bow.
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Offline Selfbowman

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Re: ECHO II
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2026, 09:46:29 pm »
Simk that is one nice bow! !!!! January bow of the month candidate for sure!!!!
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Well I'll say!!  Osage is king!!

Offline bentstick54

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Re: ECHO II
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2026, 10:29:45 pm »
That is one beautiful bow. I don’t know how it could get any better than that. I agree with Arvin, definitely a top contender for January bow of the month. Your customer will love it.
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Offline Selfbowman

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Re: ECHO II
« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2026, 10:48:46 pm »
It’s cold where you live!!🤠🤠
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Well I'll say!!  Osage is king!!

Offline Burnsie

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Re: ECHO II
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2026, 11:28:21 pm »
Wow! - That bow came out of the stave you have pictured? That's amazing.
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Offline WhistlingBadger

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Re: ECHO II
« Reply #12 on: Today at 12:08:44 am »
What an absolute beauty.  To my eye, that's about as close to a perfect looking selfbow as I've ever seen.
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: ECHO II
« Reply #13 on: Today at 02:53:07 am »
Quote from: Burnsie on January 07, 2026, 11:28:21 pm
Wow! - That bow came out of the stave you have pictured? That's amazing.

Yes, think so, too!
This sure an ultimate design and a thing of beauty!
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Offline Tuomo

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Re: ECHO II
« Reply #14 on: Today at 02:54:04 am »
Very nice bow!

However, the bow is made in winter, when the air is very dry. What happens when the humidity increases? I have made a few take-down bows of this kind with a wooden male joint, and it tends to swell in more humid conditions (sorry…). Then it becomes difficult - or impossible - to attach or detach the parts.

Do you have a solution to this problem? Or perhaps I should ask: what is your solution?

Here is the original ECHO bow by Simson:
https://primitive-bows.com/osage-bushbow-r-d-77-28-no-113/
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