Osage makes a fine ELB. I just finished one. 72", 45# @ 28", maple backed. Custom made for a friend. 1 1/8" at the handle, tapering to 3/8" tips. I think you could make almost any bow from osage. The only "problem'' I've experienced with osage is making the limbs too wide. I've found if you do that, the limbs are excessively heavy, and you get more hand shock.