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Title: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: OldBow on April 05, 2008, 02:23:29 pm
Congratulations to Marius Fara of Gustavsburg, Germany
His Osage Signature Bow Started at the 10th Tennessee Classic
Is Self Bow of the Month for March.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,6248.0.html
From Marius:
I finally managed to finish a bow that was started during the bow challenge at the 10th TN Classic.  it's the stave i was given as a welcome present by GregB and Pappy (you may have read about it in my article).  i shot the bow during the bow challenge, but since PatB decided not to keep score, neither did I anyway, I had missed weight during the challenge and decided to let it be.  once back in germany, AndrewS was kind enough to guide me (making it a truly international cooperation project   ) while I piked it, flipped the tips and finished tillering it.  it's now 61" ntn, 1 3/4" at the fades and 1/2" at the tips.  it pulls 52lbs @ 25" (right where i wanted it) and it is backed with the best medicine out there, the signatures of some of my friends in the US of A ( I wish more of you would have been at last year's classic)
See if you can find your signature  

His Admirers"
"Very cool! Who else can say they have an offical redneck bow in your part of the woods? " -Auggie
-"Great looking bow, Marius, looks like you done that chunk of Tennessee 'sage proud- helluva nice weapon without the autographs, something special with them. Boy Ridgerunner John Hancocked that sucker, didn't he? " -Hillbilly
-"Pretty cool bow Marius it definately has some mojo in her. Well done eh?" -DanaM
-"Marius, that special bow really turned out very special! Great tiller, and I'd bet it shoots really well. It was a privilege to meet you last year at the Classic and hope you can make it back soon." -GregB

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Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Pat B on April 05, 2008, 03:19:37 pm
I knew it from the start! This is where my vote went.  ;)   Jeeze, now we won't be able to handle Marius big head! ;D  8) 8) 8)    Pat
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Justin Snyder on April 05, 2008, 03:49:00 pm
Congratulations Marius, you have a one of a kind bow there.
Don, Ill bet Ridge Runer can find his name.  ;D Justin
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: DanaM on April 05, 2008, 03:51:07 pm
Congrats Marius, think I will have a PBR for ya. :)
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: medicinewheel on April 05, 2008, 04:07:09 pm

congrats dusty! cool bow!!!
sent you a pm, too.
frank
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: windling on April 05, 2008, 05:52:15 pm
you deserved it this time.
now you finally got your title  ;D
this will cost you gravely in neubrunn  >:D
greetings
flo
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: koan on April 05, 2008, 07:41:22 pm
Congrats Marius...finally got my name on a BOM ;D....Brian
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Gordon on April 05, 2008, 10:01:45 pm
A well executed and unique bow. Congratulations on a well deserved win!
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Marc St Louis on April 05, 2008, 10:10:23 pm
Congrats Marius.
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Dustybaer on April 05, 2008, 10:22:32 pm
well folks, what can i say?  i still don't consider myself the winner.  to me it's all about the bow and what it stands for.  from the moment i was given the stave as a present to this very moment as i'm typing these words it was all about friendship, regardless of nationalities, across borders and across continents.  when i mentioned the BOM contest on "free archers", one of the german message boards i'm a member of, the bow started an avalanche.  i counted at least 10 to 15 new members here, all with handles that i know from the german board.  "primitive archer" is pretty well known in germany and austria now.  i would say the bow started as a good ambassador of our beloved hobby in tennessee and continued its calling across the pond.  now that you made her BOM, she'll perform her task even better.  i truly appreciate the honor and i'm gratefull for your votes, but i will always cherish your friendship more than any titles.
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: DanaM on April 05, 2008, 10:52:31 pm
Ok but next time ya cross the pond yer buying the beer ;D Now that yer famous I'm sure the rich part isn't far behind ;)
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Coo-wah-chobee on April 05, 2008, 11:41:48 pm
Congradulations Marius..............bob
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: ber643 on April 06, 2008, 11:33:43 am
Nice Article, Marius and congratulations on your win - Quite a trip all around, huh? It certainly was a run-away on the votes, and will be a lifetime memory, I'm sure.
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Hillbilly on April 06, 2008, 12:10:38 pm
Congratulations, Marius-you don't see many bows that transcend continents and cultures. That's quite a special bow you have there. Now, you have to pay royalties to all of us that signed it.  ;D
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: medicinewheel on April 06, 2008, 03:59:40 pm
.... Now, you have to pay royalties to all of us that signed it.  ;D

WHAT!? ....he didn't pay you, yet??  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Justin Snyder on April 06, 2008, 04:29:22 pm
.... Now, you have to pay royalties to all of us that signed it.  ;D

WHAT!? ....he didn't pay you, yet??  ;D ;D ;D
I figured he only had to pay the famous bowyers like Pappy and Pat.  ;) Justin
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: AndrewS on April 06, 2008, 05:26:36 pm
Congrats Marius that is a well deserved BOM-title ;)
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: RG on April 06, 2008, 08:27:40 pm
 ;D Congrats Marius you dont have to send me money just bring it when you come back 

Ron
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Dustybaer on April 07, 2008, 03:04:26 am
ok, guys i was going to be nice, but you asked for it  >:D
pat, you ain't seen nothing yet.
justin, you ARE famous.  i don't think there's anybody on this board, who doesn't know you (just look at the number of your posts  ;D )
dana, you meant INfamous, right?  hope you really ENJOY that PBR  >:D
brian, never looked at it that way, but you're absolutely right.  it is a community bow of sorts.
gordon, marc, bob and andrew thank you for the kind words.  especially from master bowyers like you, these congratulations mean a lot to me.
ber643, yep, this is the icing on the cake, a beautiful end of the emotional roller coaster that started a year ago.
hillbilly, my former friend, thanks for starting the royalty thing  >:D  not enough that i have to buy beer on 2 continents, now half the classic wants cash on top of it.   ;D
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Pappy on April 07, 2008, 07:42:44 am
Congrats  my man,you done a fine job on that one,very well deserved.Can't wait to see your next one.
    Pappy
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: GregB on April 07, 2008, 09:44:20 am
Congratulations Marius!

Quote
i truly appreciate the honor and i'm gratefull for your votes, but i will always cherish your friendship more than any titles.

Thought the above statement was worth reading again...says volumes for the type person you are! ;) Now come on across the pond to the Classic and lets celebrate Tn. style! ;D
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Dustybaer on April 07, 2008, 11:26:09 am
thanks pappy but i'm not making another bow (none will be able to compete with this one)  YEAH RIGHT  ;D

greg as much as i would love to come to the classic, i can't afford to anymore.  thanks to hillbilly, i have all these royalties to pay  ;D  but if you promise not to tell anybody (except pappy), i'll sneak into the country one day, we'll party TN style (and maybe we even get to bloody the bow(s))
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Keenan on April 08, 2008, 12:24:14 am
Congratulations Dusty thats a very fine bow you made. With a whole lot of "charcacter" or is that "Characters"  on it ;D. Wish I could have been there to be a part of it and to have met you when you came over. I've been emailing with Alberto over in Italy and someday want to come over on that side and meet up with some of the fine bowyers there. There are many that come to mind and not sure if and when I can but that would sure be awesome.  Keenan
 
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Dustybaer on April 08, 2008, 02:32:23 am
you know, your gull wing was my favorite.  one day i would like to have bowyer skills like yours.  the character bows you make are out of this world.

same here keenan, i wish to have met you. there are so many nice people here on the message board, that i haven't met yet.  but i'll try my best to make it to the 12th classic and who knows, we just might meet then.

Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Keenan on April 08, 2008, 02:56:59 am
Dusty, I'm humbled by your compliment but I do believe you already have those skills yourself. Character bows always seem
to turn heads because of thier character. It is a great feet to make such a bows as yours a capture the heart of so many.You took the honors hands down with a lead double of any other bows.  ;)
  As Gordon stated on another thread about voting, It is a "peoples choice"  And your bow respectfully won that honor.
 Hopefully we get to have you over this way again. ;)
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: cowboy on April 08, 2008, 11:02:16 pm
Way to go Marius!! I haven't been around for a few days so just caught up on all the happenings. Congradulation's - nice bow, and backing ;D!!
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Dustybaer on April 09, 2008, 02:28:23 am
thanks paul, appreciate it.  to bad you weren't there to sign it too.
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Ryano on April 09, 2008, 10:34:34 am
Congrats Dusty, That bows destine to become a valuable collectors item, not only did it win botm but look at all the other famous bowyers, some former botm, winners signatures on it.  A collectors peice for sure!  ;D
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Dingleberry on April 09, 2008, 10:39:48 am
Congratulations Marius.  Well deserved! :)  A "Classic bow" from the "Tn Classic".  A song should be wrote about that. ;D
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Dustybaer on April 09, 2008, 11:46:01 am
ryan you're right. with pappy, greg, pat, hillbilly, dick bernier and you, we have at least 6 BOM and BOY winners on the bow.  if i left anybody out, i apologize, but these were the first that sprung to mind.

dingleberry, if you see chad at the classic talk to him about it.  he might just do it.

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Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Pat B on April 09, 2008, 02:42:50 pm
Boy! Talk about some lookers! 8)  and I'm not talking about the bows.  ;)    Pat
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: dantolin on April 10, 2008, 08:22:19 pm
Congratulations, Marius!!
...three german winners this month!
David
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: uwe on April 11, 2008, 02:36:10 pm
Gratulation, although not my favoutite bow. But as always not easy to vote.
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Dustybaer on April 11, 2008, 02:44:27 pm
thanks dantolin, but three?

uwe, not mine either  ;D
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Trapper on April 11, 2008, 08:28:17 pm
Hey man thats a great looking bow you have there. But I didnt get too sign it, so you will have too ship it back too Okla. for me too put my name on it OK?      Trapper
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Dustybaer on April 12, 2008, 04:54:42 am
trapper, i'm really sorry about that.  but rather than risking the bow to be damaged by incompetent mail handlers, i suggest we both try to make it to the 12 Tennessee Classic and you sign it there.  how does that sound?  ;D
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: cowboy on April 13, 2008, 10:55:03 pm
I'll try to sign it there too Marius - if I can make it two years in a row ;D.
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Dustybaer on April 14, 2008, 02:48:31 am
cowboy, that would mean a lot to me.  if it's the wife keeping you from coming, tell her it's a very important male ritual and it means bad luck if you miss out on it  ;D
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: cowboy on April 15, 2008, 12:40:35 pm
 ;D ;D, thanks Marius - I've gotten my yard pass this year. But as it turns out, I'll be working about three hours south of the club at the time - will just have to skip out of work for a few days. Really breaks my heart :'( :'( ;D.
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Dustybaer on April 15, 2008, 12:45:12 pm
i feel sorry for you, cowboy  ;D  i, on the other hand, never seem to have such bad luck (except for last year, when i happend to be TDY in the US, the two weeks around the classic  >:D )
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: ber643 on April 16, 2008, 07:18:41 pm
Congrats, DustyBaer, I know it is a bow you will cherish for life.

I'll be posting FD pic to my pages either tonight or tomorrow.

http://residents.bowhunting.net/bsdunn/tbd15.htm
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Dustybaer on April 16, 2008, 07:26:33 pm
thanks.  i noticed a while back that you have pictures of a good (german) friend of mine (and his family) on your page.  his nickname is jaberwok.  i think he's now a member of PA as well.
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: ber643 on April 17, 2008, 01:11:09 am
Yes, Achim is a great guy in my book. We talked a couple of times on the phone, and he did the rework of my personal logo on my Index page of my web site. When I switched to all trad, he changed the compound bow I'd drawn in it to a recurve for me). Tell him I said "hey," and wish the best to him and his family, Marius.
Title: Re: Marius Fara's "Signature Bow" is March Self Bow of the Month
Post by: Dustybaer on April 17, 2008, 02:26:33 am
bernie, i will.  actually i'll be flinging arrows with him this coming sunday.  gotta test the signature bow with the two-fletch arrows on a 3-D course  ;D