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Main Discussion Area => Bow of the Month Contest => Topic started by: criveraville on February 28, 2014, 04:12:47 pm
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Congratulations to Chris Koenigsknecht (PEARL DRUMS) from Perrinton, MI, for winning Self BOY with his Deflex static yew.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,43428.msg583382.html#msg583382
Here is what Pearly had to say: Just finished this one up.
1 3/16" wide by 62"
50# @ 27"
Naturally deflexed yew stave with steamed statics
Rat snake skins -(Thanks buddy)
Osage tip overlays (gotta take the good with the bad eh boys?.. )
Finished in one coat of shellac and 7 coats of Tung oil over that. Ill add 2-3 coats of paste wax later
I got this stave from my buddy Marty last summer and knew just what I wanted when I seen all the deflex in it, or so I thought. This bow was a typical R/D bow for about 4-5 shots, I didnt like it one bit and changed course mid flight. Not my first time doing that! However, Im very glad I did. It has a fairly high ring count, 40 rpi or so, and is PNW wood. The deflex wasnt exactly matched side to side, but I left it alone and tillered accordingly. The bow is a joy to shoot. Very, very smooth drawing, a dead silent shooter both in the hand and ear, and its deceivingly fast. I havent weighed the bow, but its light as a feather. Thanks for looking, and always any comments are welcomed.
Here are a few comment from forum member:
I'm so noob that I feel shy even at making compliments but i cant skip this beauty.
Really gorgeous bow man!!! Glis Glis
You might be new, but there's nothin wrong with eyesight. Chris is one of the topshelf self bow builders here. Stringman
I have yet to build anything of that caliber but I do aspire to that level. But like GlisGlis and Stringman said that's one beautifully built bow and ain't nothing wrong with my eyesight either!
paoliguy
Once again, you have made a beautiful piece of art. Excellent! DuBois
Been out of pocket for a bit. Glad I didn't miss this. Very nice Sir. Dressed too kill, and that full draw looks awesome. Slimbob
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congrats chris
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That's 2 cool Chris! Well done brotha! Can't wait to see her in person this spring ;)
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Well deserved win Chris. The curves on that bad boy are close to perfect.
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Happy to see ya get this honor my friend, thats a killer bow. I look forward to seeing it this summer when we catch up at one of the shoots. Congrats Chris!
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Good job buddy!!! Keep up the good work!!!
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congrats, beautiful bow
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Congrats Chris beautiful bow.
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Congrats Chris! The bend in that bow is just perfect. Well-deserved.
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Good lord! Squirrel Drums is gonna be insufferable now! >:(
What can I say, this bow is so cool I can't help but be jealous.
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Nice job, Chris! A very deserving win on a great bow!! You got my vote.
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You got my vote too Pearlie. Beautiful bow!
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Thanks a bunch fella's! Very, very flattering to win something like this. I didn't see it comin'!
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Congrats Chris!!! Oh the irony that such a hardcore osage man has won BOY with a Yew bow!....jes sayin ;).... Brian
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I was hoping NOBODY would notice that........Brian!
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Ha!.. Im makin T-shirts,lol >:D
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Congratulations Chris...The profiles and bend are outstanding as usual from you. I can tell you take pride in your work. Yew made a beauty 8)
Don
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Congratulations PD. You've done an excellent job and set a fine example for us late comers in the bow building quest. My hat is off to you. Keep up the good work my friend. You are an inspiration and help to all of us.
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You deserved this win. I loved that bow. Great job and congrats. :)
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Congratulations Pearly. That is one classy looking bow.
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and didnt you say a few months back that you never even win bom?
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I did Jordo, I did. Guess I cant say that anymore after this honor was bestowed upon me.
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I did Jordo, I did. Guess I cant say that anymore after this honor was bestowed upon me.
Oh, the lengths we go to in order to shut you up! >:D
Was talking with another of the people that post on here from time to time and the subject of BOM Calendar was raised again. With the sexy bows being posted these days, I think that calendar might sell pretty good.
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Congrats Chris,beautiful bow,very nice work. :)
Pappy
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Congrats Pearl Drums, well deserved, very nice bow!
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I did Jordo, I did. Guess I cant say that anymore after this honor was bestowed upon me.
Oh, the lengths we go to in order to shut you up! >:D
Was talking with another of the people that post on here from time to time and the subject of BOM Calendar was raised again. With the sexy bows being posted these days, I think that calendar might sell pretty good.
Man, I'd buy it.
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No way, that thing won?
Jus kiddin ;) ;)
One very beautiful piece of art.
Congraulations Chris.
Doobs