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Main Discussion Area => Bow of the Month Contest => Topic started by: Stickhead on January 08, 2018, 12:05:12 pm

Title: Vote for 2017 Backed Bow of the Year here!!!
Post by: Stickhead on January 08, 2018, 12:05:12 pm

Here they are:

1. DesertDisiple’s “The Harvest Bow” – Jan BBOM
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,59104.0.html

2. Wizardgoat’s “Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew – Northern Plains” – Feb/Mar BBOM
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,59602.msg828114.html#msg828114

3. Cloudfeather’s “Yukon Sky - Sturgeon Backed Osage” – Apr/May BBOM
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,60319.0.html

4. High-Desert’s “Sturgeon Backed Yew Recurve” – Jun/Jul BBOM
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,60940.0.html

5. Leonwood’s “Ipe/Boo Static” – Aug/Sep BBOM
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,61556.0.html

6. ntvbowyer1969’s “New 64” Osage Bow with Siurgeon Skins” – Oct/Nov BBOM
https://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,61960.msg867365.html#msg867365

7. Parnell’s “Sinew Backed Osage Short Bow” – Dec BBOM
https://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,62157.0.html

Title: Re: Vote for 2017 Backed Bow of the Year here!!!
Post by: DesertDisciple on January 08, 2018, 01:53:12 pm

Wow. Just wow. Impressive year indeed! Year of the sturgeon? )F(

Title: Re: Vote for 2017 Backed Bow of the Year here!!!
Post by: frankylynn on January 08, 2018, 09:31:31 pm

 :BB  Wow!  I had a very difficult time deciding between "ipe/boo static" and the "Yukon Sky".  I am a big person and prefer bows that draw at least 28", so that ruled out most of the other bows, because I generally make my choice by imagining myself shooting the bow and picking the one that I think would shoot best.  I think perhaps the bamboo backed bow might have better cast, but since this is a "primitive archery" forum, I leaned more towards the "Yukon Sky" since it is backed by rawhide and sturgeon skin, and I am not sure that you can laminate different woods using only natural glues.  Both bows are absolute perfection in looks, and I would love to own and shoot both of them, but, "Yukon Sky" is my choice for Backed Bow of the Year.  Congratulations Cloudfeather!

Title: Re: Vote for 2017 Backed Bow of the Year here!!!
Post by: Weylin on January 14, 2018, 12:08:30 pm

Congratulations, Leonwood! That is a really beautiful bow! Well deserved win.  :OK

Title: Re: Vote for 2017 Backed Bow of the Year here!!!
Post by: ntvbowyer1969 on January 14, 2018, 01:02:30 pm

Congrats Leonwood on a great bow

Title: Re: Vote for 2017 Backed Bow of the Year here!!!
Post by: bubby on January 14, 2018, 08:19:38 pm

Congratulations leonwood

Title: Re: Vote for 2017 Backed Bow of the Year here!!!
Post by: DesertDisciple on January 19, 2018, 09:10:39 am

Congratulations Leonwood! Loved that one and hope you're proud of it.