Congratulations to Eddie Parker from Lakeland FL for winning October Backed BOM Contest!
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,21964.0.html
From Eddie:
I've been working on this Bamboo Backed Ipe bow for over a year now. I had David Knight glue me this one up for a trade we did. I wanted extra wood and a highly R/D glue up. I was shooting for the mid 60's in weight. I've always been amazed when tillering this style bow how you can scrape and scrape. And then all of a sudden the limbs break over and you are there.
This bow is 58" tip to tip when strung.It is pulling 64# at 28" but is smooth and doesn't feel heavy till you get to full draw. And boy, is it fast. I need to shoot it through my Crony'. I backed it with a big Bull snake skin, compliments of Nate (NTD). I also stained the bamboo first with red leather dye to bring out the pattern in the thin skin. The tips are hard maple and ipe.
This is the prettiest bow I have made so far. I might have to hang on to it for awhile.
Comments from you guys:
"Nice bow Eddie, I like the color a lot. That is a pretty good draw you have going on, no short draw there." -Justin Snyder
"Beautiful bow. I'll bet the arrows just scream out of it!!! This bow exemplifies the rewards of patience. Thanks for sharing." -xin
"Looks like it could be a winner. For sure gonna be a great hunter. Way to go, Eddie!" -Parnell
"Beautiful bow Eddie. Perfect length and weight too!! Bringing it to the classic next year? I'd love to see it in person." -gothmog
"Killer bow." -bowmo