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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: RBLusthaus on April 23, 2013, 12:57:15 am

Title: The Phoenix
Post by: RBLusthaus on April 23, 2013, 12:57:15 am

I received this bow a few weeks ago in the 2013 bow trade from Ryan Yoon and I could not be happier.  It shoots fast and hard, and is a joy to  look at.  Although the hay bale I have been shooting at is gettin a little soft in the middle, Te Phoenix buries the feathers on a 625 gr arrow.  Hickory, 47 pounds at 28 inches, with a trapped back and what looks like a heat treated belly, with some of the smallest tips I have seen on a self bow.  The dye job is obvioulsy masterful. 
Ryan - - thank you - -  I hope these pictures do your (my) bow justice.   

Now for my questions - -  What are those pins that are imbedded as a strike plate and at the tips?  Cut off brass  nails or something?  How on earth were you able to dye the bow like that without all the different colors running into each other?

Russ

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: RyanY on April 23, 2013, 01:06:14 am

I'm so glad you like it! The dots are some brass rod I had and I drilled holes to glue them in. The dye didn't run very much and blended well with some work. Definitely one of the most fun bows I've made. Enjoy! :)

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: Joec123able on April 23, 2013, 01:16:33 am

Can we get a pic of a limb so we can see the dye job looks freakin awesome

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: mikekeswick on April 23, 2013, 03:31:44 am

Lucky you.
That looks like another great bow from Ryoon  :)

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: dwardo on April 23, 2013, 06:40:36 am

Thats a right looker, very nice.  8)

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 23, 2013, 08:13:29 am

I wondered where that bugger went! I kew it was going out. Nice work Ryan!

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: MWirwicki on April 23, 2013, 08:40:50 am

Nice Ryan!  I'm liking your little trademark 3 dots...

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: johnfolchetti on April 23, 2013, 08:51:51 am

I was fortunate enough to get to shoot that beauty a couple weeks back. I can tell you the pics don't do it justice and it flings an arrow with authority. You're indeed fortunate Russ. Beautiful job Ryan.

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: lesken2011 on April 23, 2013, 08:57:57 am

Nice bow, Russ. It looks like Ryan sure did a good job for you!!

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: rps3 on April 23, 2013, 09:20:36 am

That bow looks like a real shooter with some unique touches.

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: DuBois on April 23, 2013, 09:27:46 am

Real nice Ryoon, awesome finish!

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: Otter on April 23, 2013, 10:13:26 am

Really nice, great job. Its a one of a kind:-)

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: bushboy on April 23, 2013, 10:39:23 am

Very nice job ryoon!

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: paulsemp on April 23, 2013, 01:31:30 pm

sweet bow I love those finishes

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: Sidewinder on April 23, 2013, 02:44:05 pm

Congrats on recieving your bow and good job to Ryan on making it. I love seeing all thats going on in this trade. Keeps me motivated.   Danny

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: Stringman on April 23, 2013, 03:36:34 pm

Nice one, Ryan! It's nice to see the break from traditional finishes. Always count on you to think outside the box (or bow!) Congrats Russ!

Scott

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: Paul F on April 23, 2013, 05:41:41 pm

Awesome looking bow.  Very nice work.

Paul F.

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: Badly Bent on April 23, 2013, 05:53:21 pm

Congrats Russ, looks like you got a beauty there. Thanks for posting.

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: bow101 on April 23, 2013, 07:32:54 pm

The dye job is big time cool.....kinda partial to green anyway. 8)

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: Youngboyer2(billyf) on April 23, 2013, 07:45:56 pm

I have seen that bow in person and it is just a joy to look at, watching it send arrows is even better

Title: Re: The Phoenix
Post by: RyanY on April 24, 2013, 12:44:41 pm

Thanks guys! I really appreciate it!  :)