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Main Discussion Area => Bow of the Month Contest => Topic started by: Josh on February 06, 2011, 08:55:22 pm

Title: James Parker (Robustus) Wins Backed Bow of The Year!
Post by: Josh on February 06, 2011, 08:55:22 pm

Congratulations To James Parker from North Carolina For his Backed Bow of the Year Win!!

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,18969.135.html

From James:
Hey guys, here is the Plains style bow that I sinewed back in late spring.  46" tip to tip, sinew backed osage core, horn belly, sinew self-nocks, sinew string.  finished 57# @27".  bow has deer rawhide back, painted with earth pigment that I ground.  I used rotten egg whites as a binder in the paint.  Waterproofer/sealer is prickly pear cactus juice.  The arrows are split, shaved and scraped shafts that I made.  They have swelled nocks, stone points, turkey and pheasant feather fletching, sinew bindings. Enjoy  Wink  --james

Congrats James!  Here are some of the great things PA members said about this Beautiful Bow!
"I neeeed one of those. That is nice!"  -Scott (oneeye)
"I like the bow...Hopefully my skill will be there one day. Fantastic work!"  -sharpend60
"Gorgeous. The painting pattern is very nicely done. I would say that my favorite attribute is how the bow is very exotically painted, and somehow at the same time, pretty well camouflaged too! Very nice. I'm drooling."   -toomanyknots
"James, that plains style bow is awesome...looks like it is bent almost double and great tiller.  The painting on this one is awesome...very inspiring." -AaronW.
"Awesome looking bow. Nice matching set of arrows too." -Hrothgar

Title: Re: James Parker (Robustus) Wins Backed Bow of The Year!
Post by: Cooper on February 07, 2011, 07:39:08 am

Congratulations Robustus... my preferred choice was your Egyptian Chariot Bow, but this bow is a really beauty as well.

Title: Re: James Parker (Robustus) Wins Backed Bow of The Year!
Post by: uwe on February 07, 2011, 09:59:59 am

I think exact the same!
Regards Uwe

Title: Re: James Parker (Robustus) Wins Backed Bow of The Year!
Post by: Keenan on February 07, 2011, 03:18:20 pm

James your bows are just incredible. Congratulations!

Title: Re: James Parker (Robustus) Wins Backed Bow of The Year!
Post by: medicinewheel on February 07, 2011, 04:35:33 pm

Outstanding bow, well deserved win!

Title: Re: James Parker (Robustus) Wins Backed Bow of The Year!
Post by: mullet on February 07, 2011, 05:07:02 pm

 Congratulations, James. It's a lot nicer in person.

Title: Re: James Parker (Robustus) Wins Backed Bow of The Year!
Post by: sharpend60 on February 10, 2011, 02:34:24 am

Awesome.

This is everything primitive archery should be.
My wife said..."It almost brings a tear to my eye".
She wasn't joking.

Good work my man!

Title: Re: James Parker (Robustus) Wins Backed Bow of The Year!
Post by: james parker on February 10, 2011, 09:34:24 am

thank you voters.............and to the pa folks,we are truly blessed to have a place as this....................... james

Title: Re: James Parker (Robustus) Wins Backed Bow of The Year!
Post by: Pappy on February 10, 2011, 11:58:45 am

Congrats James,great bow and well deserved win. :) :)