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Main Discussion Area => Bow of the Month Contest => Topic started by: Josh on August 08, 2011, 12:55:04 am

Title: Druid Wins July Self Bows!
Post by: Josh on August 08, 2011, 12:55:04 am

Congratulations to Željko Iličić  (Screen name "Druid") from Lapovo, Serbia for winning July Self BOM!

  http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,27252.0.html

From Druid:
This is custom made bow for one big man, my friend Max. He wanted heavy gull wing bow so I did my best to make him happy. This is medium quality elm, 74" ntn (Max is almost 80" tall), 2" wide, a little over 1" of set, not heat treated. Upper limb seems softer but it already had that shape, I just followed, lower limb was little more reflexed than upper. I had problem with one ugly knot but I just deicided to ignore it, as usuall. Oiled and bee waxed.

Congrats!  Here's some nice comments from forum members!
"Man those are some nice curves on that bow.  Obviously it can bring home some meat, If it could cook the meat I would consider proposing to it."  -Bow Junkie
"That looks like a bow they would use in a movie because it's so darn sexy" -MattS
"wow that is incredible, really inspiring stuff - 85#? -  that is just bonkers!" -Mister D
"That's an amazing looking bow! Nice job on that one. There is no way I could pull that one back. ...Maybe 10 years ago! LOL!!"  -Lombard
"That's incredible! Excellent work Druid!"  -Tattoo Dave

Title: Re: Druid Wins July Self Bows!
Post by: Keenan on August 08, 2011, 03:11:07 am

Congratulations Druid, That is a very nice gull wing and very well deserved win. You sure are putting out some sweet bows.

Title: Re: Druid Wins July Self Bows!
Post by: Cameroo on August 08, 2011, 03:22:55 am

You've been posting some amazing bows Druid.  I really like your style  ;D Keep them coming!

Title: Re: Druid Wins July Self Bows!
Post by: druid on August 08, 2011, 09:42:46 pm

Thank you very much!  :)

Title: Re: Druid Wins July Self Bows!
Post by: medicinewheel on August 09, 2011, 03:49:05 am

Not surprised of your win at all; really great work!

Title: Re: Druid Wins July Self Bows!
Post by: Cooper on August 09, 2011, 01:33:58 pm

A really great bow - well deserved win

Title: Re: Druid Wins July Self Bows!
Post by: GetWood on August 11, 2011, 09:50:06 pm

congrats man!  8)

Title: Re: Druid Wins July Self Bows!
Post by: Gus on August 11, 2011, 10:02:52 pm

Congratulations Druid!

Really like this one.

-gus

Title: Re: Druid Wins July Self Bows!
Post by: Del the cat on August 18, 2011, 08:03:39 am

Congratulations, a very handsome bow.
Del

Title: Re: Druid Wins July Self Bows!
Post by: fusizoli on August 21, 2011, 09:49:17 am

Congrats my friend!