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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: venisonburger on July 22, 2009, 10:42:50 am

Title: Green rind on bamboo
Post by: venisonburger on July 22, 2009, 10:42:50 am

Is there a difference between the yellow rind and green rind on bamboo? I have green rind on some bamboo I received and was wondering if it has to dry or if it's usable in the green form?
VB

Title: Re: Green rind on bamboo
Post by: DCM on July 22, 2009, 11:05:48 am

Haven't noticed a pronounced difference in performance.  I understand, antecdotally, the blond color is from a force drying treatment of some kind, usually imported boo.  The green stuff I've used was harvested in SouthEast, USA.  Of the two, knowing no more than I do, I'd favor the green, all else being equal.

Title: Re: Green rind on bamboo
Post by: Hillbilly on July 22, 2009, 11:18:02 am

usually if you leave the greenish looking boo in the sun for a few days, it'll turn yellow.

Title: Re: Green rind on bamboo
Post by: cracker on July 22, 2009, 11:57:32 am

Hi VB
  If thats the boo you got from me it should be thoroughly seasoned I got it at the classic in "08".
Ron

Title: Re: Green rind on bamboo
Post by: venisonburger on July 22, 2009, 02:24:17 pm

Ron, yours is fine, I got this from another generous individual. I have enough boo to make lots of bows now.
VB

Title: Re: Green rind on bamboo
Post by: cracker on July 22, 2009, 05:50:06 pm

 ;D 8)