Voting results for November Backed Bow of the Month

[criveraville]

Here are the fine bows for you to vote on for November Backed Bow of the Month.  I encourage you all to vote

November Backed Bows


1.   dwardo’s – New Cherry bow, silk backed http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,29182
2.   zenmonkeyman’s – Bear Down http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,29261
3.   Almostpighunter’s – Breakthrough BBI http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,29025
4.             Tattoo Dave’s new bow - http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,29266.0.html

[criveraville]

Here is the collage put together by George.  Thank you amigo

[gstoneberg]

C, I'll add that last bow and email you a new picture tonight.  George

[zenmonkeyman]

I'm confused... Did the rules for what constitutes a backed bow change?  Or did they change just for this month because there were hardly any laminates posted?

[Justin Snyder]

There have been some minor changes, but these are all backed under the old rules.
#1 is silk backed
#2 is rawhide backed
#3 is boo backed
#4 is fabric/ fake snake backed

[zenmonkeyman]

From:
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,21209.0.html  (Rules for Entering Bow of the Month):

2. Bows backed with soft materials:  Rawhide, Sinew, Snake skins, and Cloth backings all fall into the selfbow category.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, just looking for some clarity is all. 

[Justin Snyder]

OK see well, I guess I was confused because I thought silk backs were backed before.
Yes, then. When Cipriano took over and the other changes were made we decided to make a backed bow a backed bow. Sinew, rawhide, silk etc all protect the back and thus are backed bows. Snake skins will be the exception since they are done for looks.

[criveraville]

C, I'll add that last bow and email you a new picture tonight.  George

Thanks Jorge I really appreciate all the hard work and help. 

Cipriano

[mullet]

You just can't beat Ipe and 'boo.