As the subject states, this will be the first of many laminated bow challenges at the Classic. Because of the such great interest and demand for the bow blanks that I brought to the Classic last year, I decided to make it more interesting in having a similar bow challenge. After running this by Pappy, he thought it was a great idea. Good for people to have a chance and learn about laminated bows, and at the same time, have a lot of fun. I only have 35 blanks, that range anywhere from 35# to 60#. Participants will have to purchase a bow blank,, then obtain a score card at the Classic and compete to win one of three 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place trophy prizes.
Those people wanting to participate and finish a bow blank will need to bring their own tools if they have them. To finish these bow blanks takes minimal hand tools: 4-way rasp, scraper, nock file, a little sandpaper, and maybe some kind of finish in an aerosol spray can. These are bamboo-backed osage bow blanks and bamboo-backed ipe bow blanks. Some are natural, and some are dyed with various colors and patterns. And the riser woods also will come in a variety of species of wood. Included are pics of some of the bows in the rough and completely finished out. I hope this turns out to be a wonderful and fun event for all participants and spectators. The pics are of just a few examples of unfinished and finished bows to show how they can turn out.
i will be arriving at the classic saturday, april 23rd
