Barrage Wins November Self Bow of the Month

[OldBow]

Congratulations to Travis Siemens (Barrage) from Calgary, Alberta
His Well-Crafted Sinewed Short Maple Recurve Wins Honors for November Self Bow of the Month
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,16140.0.html

Here is how he made this bow:
This is the first sinew backed bow I have done and I gotta say, wow!  It's a snappy shooter and very fun little bow. 
As for details, it's 48" ntn.  Around 48# or so at 26" with a bit of bend through the handle.  Maple was recurved, pretillered and heat treated prior to sinewing.  2 layers of sinew where layed down with knox.  The handle is leather strips that were laminated and glued on after sinewing to the back and belly, and then shaped.  No reflex was heat treated in, but the sinew did induce a small amount, probably a bit over 1".  After shooting in, it was back to straight.  Nocks are basically pin nocks.  Thanks for looking!
Here's a sample of the remarks about this fine weapon:
-"it's cool, man, very cool." radius
-"A lot talent and skill went into the bow. 48" no less - very impressive. " OldBow
-"Looks great...I agree with Josh bet she slings an arrow pretty fast!" kylerprochaska
-"looks good, amazing what sinew can do  on a short bow!" dragonman
-"Did a Nice Job Travis....tiller looks really nice...and I am a sucker for a Simple Sinewed Bow...and this is as simple as they get....Bendy Handle and all....I like it......" El Destructo
-"Great job. I really like the braced and full draw profiles." Okie1
-"What a neat little bow - I just love it!" Gordon

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[medicinewheel]

Not surprised of this win: well deserved!

[Gordon]

There were several excellent bows this month, but this one really stood out. Congratulations!

[Keenan]

Congratulations. that is an excellent example of what is possible on a short bow

[Del the cat]

Terrific bow.
I'm not bitter and twisted (much) or complaining (much  ) but is a sinew backed bow really 'self' ?
I'm just asking...honest  _{<mumble, mumble, exits monitor left yowling>}
Del 

[kylerprochaska]

Great bow and a well deserved BOM win

-Ky

[woodstick]

glad to see ya on top.

[Bonsai]

of course it is a real Selfbow,
and a really beautiful too!
I love this short Bows

congratulation
Stephan

[Cooper]

a really fine bow, congratulation …
November seems to be the month for short bows, hm …

[Barrage]

Wow, a lot of great bows again this month.  To say I'm honored would be an understatement.  Thanks everyone. 

[OldBow]

Terrific bow.
I'm not bitter and twisted (much) or complaining (much  ) but is a sinew backed bow really 'self' ?
I'm just asking...honest  _{<mumble, mumble, exits monitor left yowling>}
Del 

A sinewed self bow is as self as it gets

[Pappy]

Congrats on the win,very well deserved. That is a fine looking bow.
   Pappy

[scp]

Terrific bow.
I'm not bitter and twisted (much) or complaining (much  ) but is a sinew backed bow really 'self' ?
I'm just asking...honest  _{<mumble, mumble, exits monitor left yowling>}
Del 

A sinewed self bow is as self as it gets

It is possible to think that a self bow should not be backed.
IMHO a sinew backed bow is more like a hickory backed bow.
But the latter is deemed to be laminated here.
Is the artificial sinew string backing allowed?

[Blacktail]

i have to say it is a great stick...i would love to shoot it..i beat it spits arrows out like fire..john

[kerryb]

beautiful bow, congrats