Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: KShip85 on May 31, 2013, 05:21:13 pm
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Just went by the post office today and picked up a package. Long slender tube coming from the pacific north west. Inside was an absolute gorgeous bow of vine maple made by Gordon. This thing is an absolute piece of art. Immaculate. The detail that went into every aspect of it is simply stunning. I am beyond ecstatic for having received it. My past few weeks have been a little crazy and I've not been on here much. My dad spent a week in the hospital with health issues a few weeks ago and hasn't really been able to return to work yet which has left me busy trying the run the shop on my own. I had to make it here to post my excitement though. Gordon, this thing is absolutely perfect in every aspect. Shot it just a few times with some arrows that were too short for full draw but the only ones I had laying around and it is a screamer. I don't have any pictures of myself with it as I only have my camera phone at the moment and that will not do it justice. For those of you who have not seen it yet here's a link Gordon posted.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,39933.0.html
Again, words can't begin to describe my joy on having received this. It has certainly lit a fire under me to try and achieve the best bow I can make for my recipient, though I believe it will pale in comparison to this beautiful bow. I've gone from a guy who thinks he makes wooden bows to a guy who feels like he just plays with his wood stash in his shop. Truly an inspiring and humbling experience to hold such a magnificent weapon.
Thank you again, sir. Stunning work.
Kip
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You lucky dog you. That is one incredible bow.
Jon
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Congrats, Kip. That should bring up your spirits, for sure. What a keepsake!!
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Hope he is OK.
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You lucky dog you. That is one incredible bow.
Jon
x2 bet your happy happy happy
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Your right, that bow is a work of art. Beautiful bow Gordon.
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Absolutely beautiful bow! Just what you'd expect from Gordon.
Looking forward to more pic's if it :)
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Way to go Kip. That's a wonderful bow.
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Now how sweet is that!!!!!
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That looks awesome!
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Every time I see Gordon's work I think it just not fair, if I ever achieved that level of skill....
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very very cool, so nice to see a deserving recipient.
chuck
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Congratulations Kip! That bow is a stunner! Josh
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I'm so pleased that you like the bow Kip. And your comments are so very generous. Thank you for being such a gracious recipient.
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Happy Happy Happy . In deed
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Very cool! I've not seen that one in person, but I've held his work and its always awe inspiring. Congratulations
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Kip, you're one lucky dude. That is an amazing bow.
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Very cool,beautiful bow. :)
Pappy