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Main Discussion Area => Bow of the Month Contest => Topic started by: Josh on July 10, 2011, 04:47:18 pm

Title: Cameroo Wins June Backed BOM!
Post by: Josh on July 10, 2011, 04:47:18 pm

Congratulations to Cam Bergerman from Saskatoon, SK, Canada for winning June Backed Bow of the Month!

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,26561.0.html

From Cam:
Finally finished up the trade bow after a couple failures, I guess the third time is the charm.  This is probably my best bow yet.  It's hickory-backed osage with osage and african mahogany on the tips, and about 67"ntn.  It pulls about 54lbs at 28 inches.  This was also my first attempt at a Strunk-inspired handle wrap.  The handle was built up with leather and wrapped with elk hide and kangaroo lace.  It turned out ok, but I think I would do it a little different next time and space the lace holes out more to see the "X" pattern better on the stitches down the middle.

I want to thank George for the osage and Adam for the hickory backing strip.

Here are some pics.  Comments/critiques welcome as always.  I hope the recipient likes it.

I think it turned out great Cam. Here's some great praise this bow recieved:
"If your recipient doesn't like it, I will pay the postage to have it shipped here!  Just perfect." -JW Halverson
"Awesome!  Good Job.  Who ever gets it should be very pleased."  -Arrowind
"Excellent work man! And good job on the grip, looks sweet!"  -Will H
"Great looking bow.  Looks like you learn quick.  Somebody is going to be excited to receive that." -Gaur
"Hey, Buddy! Nice work! Glad to see yah jump back up on that horse! Oooooh... fancy-schmancy on the tips! Very nice. Your tiller looks spot-on, as usual. Osage rocks, huh??"  -adb

Title: Re: Cameroo Wins June Backed BOM!
Post by: Cameroo on July 10, 2011, 05:09:55 pm

Thanks for the votes guys.  This was definitely unexpected for me, being a relative "rookie" compared to most of you.  Even though there were only 8 backed bows to choose from this month, there are others that I consider more worthy of the win.  But I am flattered and humbled, and grateful for your support.  Thanks!!

Title: Re: Cameroo Wins June Backed BOM!
Post by: Will H on July 10, 2011, 05:28:17 pm

Congrats Cam! Way to go man!  :)

Title: Re: Cameroo Wins June Backed BOM!
Post by: hammertime on July 10, 2011, 06:03:47 pm

Congrats on your win thats an awesome bow-Hammertime

Title: Re: Cameroo Wins June Backed BOM!
Post by: gstoneberg on July 10, 2011, 09:20:00 pm

Wahoo, great job Cam!  Congratulations.

George

Title: Re: Cameroo Wins June Backed BOM!
Post by: ken75 on July 10, 2011, 10:30:09 pm

congrats Cam , beautiful arc on that one !

Title: Re: Cameroo Wins June Backed BOM!
Post by: dmc on July 10, 2011, 10:56:24 pm

Good job Cam, awesome job on a definite winner.

Title: Re: Cameroo Wins June Backed BOM!
Post by: Gaur on July 11, 2011, 12:41:50 pm

congrats Cam.  A well deserving win with a sweet bow.  my post was even quoted so I guess I sort of won too  :P

Title: Re: Cameroo Wins June Backed BOM!
Post by: peshikthe on July 12, 2011, 02:58:14 am

i may not have won bom for my selfbow but i voted for the winning backed bow for bom. comgrats cameroo, nice work. 

Title: Re: Cameroo Wins June Backed BOM!
Post by: hatcha on July 13, 2011, 08:46:51 pm

Nicely finished bow, Cam.  Congratulations ;)

Title: Re: Cameroo Wins June Backed BOM!
Post by: nativenoobowyer86 on July 18, 2011, 03:06:21 am

Thats awesome Cam! very nice work! i had a good feeling about this one :) I just looooove the tips and handle work.  Congrats!

Title: Re: Cameroo Wins June Backed BOM!
Post by: Cameroo on July 18, 2011, 03:54:37 am

Thanks again to all of you guys for the support, I really appreciate it! 

Now I gotta set the bar higher!  ;)

Title: Re: Cameroo Wins June Backed BOM!
Post by: criveraville on July 18, 2011, 04:18:56 am

Felizidades Cam! Hardly any set and great tiller!