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Title: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: OldBow on March 05, 2009, 12:38:59 pm
Congratulations to Jesse Smith of Abrams, Wisconsin
His "Hers" from the His and Hers Set of Bamboo backed Ipe
is Laminate Bow of the Month for February
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,11521.0.html
Jesse battled with himself on this one. His "His" member of the set almost won. ;)
My wife asked me to make her a pink bow that no guy would want to shoot  We settled on a pink fade in the bamboo like a
sunset so hers is named "sunset'. Its boo backed ipe with an ipe power lam and a stripe of maple in the handle. Elk antler ovelays.
Hers is les than 3/4" at the widest and pulls an even 40#@26"  64" ntn. by far the thinnest bow ive made.  The next bow is mine
its a r/d tri lam boo back, maple core, and ipe belly. also with elk overlays. It is real sweet and fast. I was actualy trying for a bit
more poundage but the early weight fooled me and it gains very gradual in the draw. it pulls a hair over 50# @ 27" 66" ntn 1 1/8
at fades tapering to a little under 3/8" tips. Thanks for looking  - Jesse
These folks know a well-made bow when they see one.
"GREAT LOOKING BOWS ! look like a couple of meat makers for sure.." - hawkbow
"Beautiful looking bows, Jesse. The contrast between the wood is striking. The deep cut in shelves are so smooth and rounded
they look like they are molded. Sweet!" -mullet
"That is a priceless set of bows.  Good work." - Justin


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Title: Re: Winner for February Laminate Bow of the
Post by: John K on March 05, 2009, 12:41:53 pm
Way to go Jesse ! I new they would win !!

JohnK
Title: Re: Winner for February Laminate Bow of the
Post by: AKAPK on March 05, 2009, 02:30:38 pm
Congrads Jesse, Nice.
Title: Re: Winner for February Laminate Bow of the
Post by: medicinewheel on March 05, 2009, 02:53:19 pm

congrats! i voted for the R/D but this one deserves the win as well!!!
f.
Title: Re: Winner for February Laminate Bow of the
Post by: Cooper on March 05, 2009, 03:19:14 pm
Congratulations Jesse. As I said, both bows are fantastic.
I voted for "HIS", but "HER" is a  wonderfull eye-catcher as well.
Title: Re: Winner for February Laminate Bow of the
Post by: Barrage on March 05, 2009, 03:25:50 pm
Grats Jesse.  I too voted for the R/D but they were both great bows.
Title: Re: Winner for February Laminate Bow of the
Post by: El Destructo on March 05, 2009, 03:27:18 pm
Told You.....Da Window Dressing sells Bows!!!! Very Nice Bows Jesse......but make sure that you keep Your Mug outta the Picture......... >:D
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: Jesse on March 05, 2009, 04:02:41 pm
Thanks guys. Cant believe It won. Angie is very happy ;)
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: onjay s on March 05, 2009, 04:08:39 pm
I feel kinda guilty having my pic in the magazine when I was only the decorator  ;D   I guess now it will be acceptable to shoot my pink bow because it won BOM!  Still not allowed!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: Pat B on March 05, 2009, 04:49:48 pm
Congratulations Angie and Jesse. And to think, this bunch of masculine, testosterone driven guys voted for a pink girls bow! ::)
   Jesse, you build a beautiful bow and Angie dissevers only the best! 
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: Dane on March 05, 2009, 04:59:35 pm
Say, what is wrong with pink? It's just red with some white mixed in. Beautiful bow. Will it shoot better now that it has won? :)

Dane
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: DanaM on March 05, 2009, 05:00:07 pm
Congrats jesse, told ya you had a winner :) Angie Jesse told me I could shoot your bow ;) Hope he wasn't fibbing :P
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: Jesse on March 05, 2009, 05:24:02 pm
Thanks again guys. I hope you know what you voted for. She already has a gaudy leopard print strike plate on it and plans to put some white fur above and below the handle.  :-*  :-* :D
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: Timo on March 05, 2009, 06:04:47 pm
Jess,  both very nice bows.
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: sailordad on March 05, 2009, 06:16:02 pm
congrats jesse, very nice bow(s)

but ithink we need to send congrats to cooper also,as i see it it was a tie,24.4% to each

so congrats to you too cooper ;D
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: Cooper on March 05, 2009, 06:50:59 pm
congrats jesse, very nice bow(s)

but ithink we need to send congrats to cooper also,as i see it it was a tie,24.4% to each

so congrats to you too cooper ;D
Nope, no tie in this case (only at the 2nd place  :D )

Jesses "Her" is the deserved winner - pink rocks  ;D
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: El Destructo on March 05, 2009, 07:14:50 pm
congrats jesse, very nice bow(s)

i see it it was a tie,24.4% to each


Jesse's Bow and Cooper's Bow Tied for Second....but Jesse's Wifes Bow won hands Down with 26.1...Way to Go Girl.....pile on Da Pink Stuff!!!
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: robbsbass on March 05, 2009, 07:19:26 pm
Way to go Jesse, I told you that you would win. Fantastic workmanship, great bow, your bow is equally nice.
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: sailordad on March 05, 2009, 08:19:07 pm
my bad

guess i need to get my eyes checked,after all according to my kids i am old
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: Ryano on March 05, 2009, 08:25:12 pm
Congrats Jesse. I liked the profile of the "her" bow better than the "his" lol....Thats why it got my vote.
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: FlintWalker on March 05, 2009, 08:35:06 pm
Not taking anything away from any of the other bows, but I knew this one was a winner.   Congrats Jesse. 
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: hawkbow on March 05, 2009, 09:27:52 pm
Congrats brother on a well deserved win.... those are some fine looking bows you built... just be careful .. I can tell you from experience that our women can and will outshoot us guys without even trying too hard once they have a fine bow in their hands ;D ;)  Hawk
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: Gordon on March 05, 2009, 10:22:02 pm
Congratulations Jesse. That is a really nicely executed bow.
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: Marc St Louis on March 05, 2009, 11:07:29 pm
Congrats Jesse
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: Pappy on March 06, 2009, 05:43:16 am
Congrats Jesse,very nice .Both of them.They both were nice but her in the picture done it for
me. ;) :) Man this is great,get to see both winners for Feb. in May. :) You had some awsome
compatintion this month,they all were winners the best I could tell. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: GregB on March 06, 2009, 08:44:32 am
Jesse, I told you "she's mighty pretty Jesse, and her bow look's great too!" , seems a lot of other folks agreed with me as well.  ;D
It's a fine bow and very deserving of this recognition...congratulations to you both! :)
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: Jesse on March 06, 2009, 10:07:42 am
Thanks again everyone I really am grateful for your votes and comments. Angie is gonna be smiling when she sees all these remarks :)

What other hobby is there that gives one such recognition for just doing what they love?  Pa is great. Thanks
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: Justin Snyder on March 06, 2009, 10:12:25 am
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!  I was hoping thy would tie so both would be in the magazine.  If I had known I would have removed my vote from "hers" and voted for "his".  ;D Either way it is a great set of bows. Justin
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: Hillbilly on March 06, 2009, 12:07:32 pm
Congratulations, Jesse! (and Angie!) All the bows were great this month, both of yours were awesome. I would have voted for the "his" bow, but Angie is a lot purtier than you, and I'm shallow. ;D
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: BearG on March 06, 2009, 03:53:17 pm
Way to go Jesse!!  Hope to see them at the Classic
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: cowboy on March 06, 2009, 04:13:52 pm
Congrat's on the win!
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: onjay s on March 06, 2009, 10:32:25 pm
Congrats jesse, told ya you had a winner :) Angie Jesse told me I could shoot your bow ;) Hope he wasn't fibbing :P

Well, he wasn't fibbing, but it wasn't his to let you shoot either (anymore)    :P  It's okay tho, I'll be proud to have big, tough guys wanting to shoot my pretty little bow.  But I'll be taking pictures!      ;D
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: DanaM on March 07, 2009, 06:57:06 am
I'm not sure I quailify as big or tough Angie ;) See you guys on the 13th, Jesse I will probably call ya today.
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: ber643 on March 09, 2009, 11:22:45 am
Congrats. I love all bows but I really love the look of a pretty longbow like that.
Title: Re: Jesse Smith is Winner for February Laminate Bow of the Month
Post by: ber643 on March 14, 2009, 10:28:20 am
Congrats, Jesse, and your winning entry is now recorded in/on my TBD pages on Page 20 also.

http://residents.bowhunting.net/bsdunn/tbd20.htm