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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: StanM on April 26, 2007, 02:01:40 pm

Title: Where to get snake skins?
Post by: StanM on April 26, 2007, 02:01:40 pm

I just finished tillering a new bow and I want to try backing it with snake skins.  I've not done this yet and don't know where to get the skins.  Thanks,

Stan

Title: Re: Where to get snake skins?
Post by: Coo-wah-chobee on April 26, 2007, 02:06:13 pm

 Offa Snake  :D.just kidding ! Look in Trading Post forum and post a message that u want em..good luck....bob

Title: Re: Where to get snake skins?
Post by: GregB on April 26, 2007, 02:11:08 pm

I think there is also a guy that advertises in PA. Forget the name, but he had prairie rattlers for $35.00 when I last bought some.

Title: Re: Where to get snake skins?
Post by: DCM on April 26, 2007, 02:20:08 pm

Mike Yancey or Gary Davis.  You'll find ads in PA.  Unless you can get a privateer to swap you or sumptin'.

Title: Re: Where to get snake skins?
Post by: DanaM on April 26, 2007, 02:38:37 pm

3 rivers has em for I think $45 plus shipping of course.

danaM

Title: Re: Where to get snake skins?
Post by: Justin Snyder on April 26, 2007, 02:53:08 pm

Pine Hallow has prairie and western diamond back along with a few other kinds. They are big supporters of this forum.  http://www.pinehollowlongbows.com/products2.asp?CategoryID=3   Justin

Title: Re: Where to get snake skins?
Post by: StanM on April 26, 2007, 03:25:31 pm

You guys rock.  Thanks,

Stan

Title: Re: Where to get snake skins?
Post by: tom sawyer on April 27, 2007, 11:32:00 am

Gary at Rattlestick Bows does carry skins, but I think Mike Yancey at Pine Hollow has the best selection.  At MOJAM last year he had bull snake and python in addition to the rattlers.  Plus plenty of lengths to choose from.

Title: Re: Where to get snake skins?
Post by: Justin Snyder on April 27, 2007, 11:47:37 am

What Lennie said.  Last time I tried to get snakes from Gary he was out. But Pine Hollow caries western diamondback, ball python, brazos river snake, bull snake, emery rat snake, prairie rattler, texas rat snake and small diamond back.  You would be hard pressed to find a better selection. Justin

Title: Re: Where to get snake skins?
Post by: kismet on April 27, 2007, 02:14:15 pm

yep, i would check out pine hollow...yancey has great stuff...at last year's mojam, brad merkle backed a bow with python skin.  that stuff was not only beautiful but TOUGH as well.  i'd say it would offer lots of protection for the back of your bow besides being really cool looking.

stan