DarkSoul a picture for you

[Blacktail]

Here is the picture of what I consider a tight ringed yew. I made a comment on my wifes bow being a wider ringed yew so I thought I would post a photo of what I consider tight ringed from Oregon.

[Pat B]

That looks like some nice yew, John. 

[DarkSoul]

Wow, that sure is nice and tight!
I live in Europe, so we have Taxus baccata here. Even the bext "high Italian Alps" yew rarely gets a ringcount higher than 40 or 45 per inch. Myself, I get my yew from sealevel up to 150 ft. (50 metres) above sealevel. I'm happy with a ringcount higher than 25, but even 15 rpi will make a nice light bow. I have used 50 rpi yew though, which is pretty unique in its properties.


Here's some of my high ringcount yew.

[druid]

Beautiful samples!!!

[Blacktail]

i have to say you do have some good yew over there...the sap is a little thicker BUT that might be form it being at sea level maybe  not...i do really love the color for me ....dark yew is the best....this is GREAT to see yew for other parts of the world and talking about it...thanks so much for sharing...john

[Blacktail]

ohh i forgot to add.. that the pic of the yew i post had 62 rings an inch...and for me it was like finding a gold mine...john

[soy]

Very nice looking ...ill take two