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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Renacs on February 17, 2015, 07:55:23 pm

Title: first bamboo backed bow
Post by: Renacs on February 17, 2015, 07:55:23 pm

I just completed my first bamboo backed bow. Well I still need to seal it, but this is it. The bow is 60" ,50#@28". This style of bow isn't really my style, but I wanted to practice my z splice and other techniques in preparation for my future magyar bow.   And I also didn't like the sharp contrast from bamboo to osage so I applied the leather stain to the whole bow.  I must say that it is a very sweet shooting bow.
                                                              Thanks joe

Title: Re: first bamboo backed bow
Post by: Renacs on February 17, 2015, 08:00:50 pm

 I forgot to take a pic of the unstrung profile but it has retained about a half inch of reflex after 50 or so shots

Title: Re: first bamboo backed bow
Post by: IndianKid on February 17, 2015, 08:08:54 pm

I like it !! Alot... I think I have my next project  ;D

where did you get the boo ?

Title: Re: first bamboo backed bow
Post by: Renacs on February 17, 2015, 08:35:00 pm

I got it from Missouri trading company. With a amazon gift card that I received for Xmas.

Title: Re: first bamboo backed bow
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on February 17, 2015, 10:52:28 pm

Good looking bow, I like the toasted boo look there.

Title: Re: first bamboo backed bow
Post by: adams89 on February 18, 2015, 12:16:15 pm

very nice bow, loos like a good shooter
 ;)

Title: Re: first bamboo backed bow
Post by: Stixnstones on February 18, 2015, 03:06:38 pm

nice bow, i'm a big fan of bbo. they make a great combo and a fast bow

Title: Re: first bamboo backed bow
Post by: Renacs on February 18, 2015, 06:28:56 pm

 The more I shoot it the better I like it. I have  three more boo pieces to play with. Just trying to think of some unique ways to use it. Maybe going to make a new bow fishing bow with one.

Title: Re: first bamboo backed bow
Post by: Arrowind on February 18, 2015, 08:26:13 pm

Great job on that bow dude! I like what you did with the dye etc.  The tiller looks good too.  Cool bow.