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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Pappy on May 31, 2007, 01:17:54 pm

Title: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: Pappy on May 31, 2007, 01:17:54 pm
This is Skyler Wilson he built this with a little help at the Tennessee Classic,during the selfbow challenge.I think he is 12 years old,not only that he won the shooting part of the challenge with
it.He took it home and finished the grip and stained and sealed it.It is 66 in. n-n and I believe it finished 40 lbs.at 25in. draw.There were 2 of these lads together and they showed some real
skill and very respectful.I was really impressed with there shooting and there manners.Here are some pictures. :) Hope you enjoy Remember he done the bow itself, less the finish in 2 days.
   Pappy

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Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: Pappy on May 31, 2007, 01:19:51 pm
A few more.
   Pappy

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Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: DanaM on May 31, 2007, 01:36:25 pm
Awesome job Skyler, your bow looks way better than my first.
Congrats on winning the shooting also.
With young men like you up and coming the sport is in good hands.
Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: Justin Snyder on May 31, 2007, 02:14:13 pm
All that and he shoots LEFTY.  Good job Skyler, that is a great bow. I still cant make handles like you.  Great job on the shoot too.  It looks like you are having fun, and that is the most important part.  Never forget to have fun.  Justin
Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: GregB on May 31, 2007, 02:22:25 pm

Wow, I like everything about that bow...enjoy shooting it, and maybe you can make another one next year at the Classic if not before. :)
Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: Pat B on May 31, 2007, 02:33:50 pm
Congrats to Skyler and his brother for taking 1st and 2nd at the Classic.   I have a few pics from the Classic of Skyler tillering his beautiful bow. I'll post them later today.   Pat
Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: Lost Arra on May 31, 2007, 02:54:29 pm
Outstanding!

Has anyone else made their first bow and won a shoot with it all in one weekend?
Someone tell Skyler this primitive archery stuff is really not that easy! :D
We don't want him to go find another hobby that's a bit more challenging.
Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: mullet on May 31, 2007, 06:25:12 pm
  Whew! I like that bow.Congratulations Skyler.That grip  looks real good.
Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: jignfrog on May 31, 2007, 11:05:41 pm
My girl shot the free bird shoot with him. There were three boys. I was impressed with all there shooting. Good Job Skyler. You did a great job. It looks really good.

Ron

Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: cowboy on May 31, 2007, 11:16:43 pm
that is a good lookin bow! Great job for one so young, kinda wish Id'a gotten started earlier :).
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Post by: jpitts on June 01, 2007, 12:32:50 am
Great job on a beautiful bow Skyler.
Makes me wish I'd started earlier too....
Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: George Tsoukalas on June 01, 2007, 01:00:17 am
Awesome bow. Congratulations, Skyler. Jawge
Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: Pat B on June 01, 2007, 01:05:07 am
Here are a few pics of Skyler working on his bow at the Classic.  ;)   Pat

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Post by: 8up on June 01, 2007, 01:52:10 am
Congrats Skyler on a great looking bow. Congrats on winning the challenge as well. Keep at it and like others said always have fun.
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Post by: Dustybaer on June 01, 2007, 02:39:24 am
congratulations skyler.  nice bow and good shooting.  i particularly like the handle.  good job.
Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: Pappy on June 01, 2007, 07:41:00 am
Yes I am very proud as his Dad is of this young man,all round good kid and they seem to be harder
to find these days.I will see him at the HH shoot this weekend and thought I might get him to
give me some lessons on shooting.I told his dad I posted it here ,hope he shows up to see what all the guys say about it. :)OldBow think this might go in as an entry for BOM for June ? His name is
Skyler Wilson 12 years old.
    Pappy
Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: Marc St Louis on June 01, 2007, 09:05:53 am
Very nice and well done
Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: 1/2primitive on June 01, 2007, 11:16:41 am
That's a long shot better than my first bow. A great accomplishment! Well done Skyler!
       Sean
Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: OldBow on June 01, 2007, 11:55:51 am
How humbling.  
Got your very nice bookmarked #1 for June Self Bow of the Month.  Congratulations.
Title: Re: Hickory bow,the boys first!!!
Post by: Pappy on June 01, 2007, 12:04:28 pm
Thanks he will appreshate that.
   Pappy
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Post by: venisonburger on June 01, 2007, 10:55:47 pm
Thats a sweet looking bow, great finish, doesn't look like 40# is anything for him to pull. Keep em coming Skyler
VB