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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: upstatenybowyer on February 11, 2018, 02:52:59 pm

Title: Aidan's Bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on February 11, 2018, 02:52:59 pm

My brother and his wife Aidan came to visit over Christmas and Aidan expressed some interest in a bow. She grew up in New Hampshire with lots of exposure to nature and she's the kinda girl who just looks like an archer.  (SH) I handed her a 50#er and she drew it quite far. We decided that something around 45# would be ideal. This woman is strong!  )P(

So here's what I came up with for her. I'm gonna email her this link so Aidan if you're reading this, I sure hope you like it... :)

Heat-treated hackberry
63" tip to tip
45# @ 28"
yellow birch bark backing
whitetail antler overlays
leather handle
brown trout skin arrow pass

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on February 11, 2018, 02:53:44 pm

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Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on February 11, 2018, 02:54:16 pm

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Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: NorthHeart on February 11, 2018, 02:57:19 pm

Very nice bow!

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2018, 02:59:13 pm

I'd say you're getting the hang of this stuff. Very nice gesture and cool bow.

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: JWMALONE on February 11, 2018, 03:03:11 pm

Really nice work, glad you're starting her off with a real bow! And that comment has nothing to do with draw weight.

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: Morgan on February 11, 2018, 04:50:02 pm

That’s a beauty! You sir, make exceptional bows

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: Pat B on February 11, 2018, 04:54:28 pm

Very nice bow, upstate and a nice gesture too.  :OK

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: Hamish on February 11, 2018, 05:28:11 pm

I don't normally go for shaped handles on self bows, but you have done a brilliant job with this one. Balance in the hand looks really good.
Nice work indeed.

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on February 11, 2018, 05:34:10 pm

Thanks fellas

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: Springbuck on February 11, 2018, 05:34:45 pm

Hey, super awesome!  I sure wish I could get any of the women in my life interested in archery.

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: bjrogg on February 11, 2018, 06:36:43 pm

Adian should be smiling shooting that one Jeff. Sweet bend and profiles. Very nice to help the lady get into primitive Archery to.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: selfbow joe on February 11, 2018, 06:43:12 pm

Nice looking bow

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Post by: Pappy on February 11, 2018, 07:25:12 pm

Beautiful bow, I am sure she will love it. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: osage outlaw on February 11, 2018, 07:37:16 pm

Great looking hackberry bow.  She will love it. 

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on February 11, 2018, 07:56:48 pm

I sure hope so. I'll try to get it in the mail soon. I'll bug her to get my bro to take a pic of her drawing it. Now that she's armed he better be on his best behavior!

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: Trapper Rob on February 11, 2018, 08:50:42 pm

Great looking bow that backing really looks good on that bow. I bet she'll have a big smile on her face when she gets that bow.

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: chamookman on February 12, 2018, 02:19:44 am

Two Thumbs up, nice gesture  :OK ! Bob

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: Hans H on February 12, 2018, 03:07:43 am

Well done Sir, also a nice Bend
Hans

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: Selfbowman on February 12, 2018, 04:56:15 am

Very nice Upstate. It's always fun to pass along the sport. Arvin

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: simson on February 12, 2018, 10:38:47 am

That's afine bow, the backing looks great! And will make a nice gift for the Lady.

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: BowEd on February 12, 2018, 10:48:24 am

Like the overall natural look and pleasing bend to this bow for her.Nice work.

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on February 12, 2018, 11:42:52 am

Your words and observations are held in the highest regard all.  :)

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: Hawkdancer on February 12, 2018, 12:24:58 pm

Real nice bow, she will have a good time with that!  Probably make your bro jealous!

Springbuck, try a different bunch of women? >:D. Got to be at least one who is interested! Lol!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: M2A on February 13, 2018, 08:01:21 am

Beautiful bow Upsate. That's a super gift to her!
Mike

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: Parnell on February 13, 2018, 03:07:27 pm

That tiller looks very nice, well done!  Are you going to make it to the TN Classic in May?

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: AniKituahBowyer on February 13, 2018, 03:42:28 pm

Gorgeous!

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on February 13, 2018, 04:39:38 pm

Thanks again everyone. Parnell, I probably won't make it to the classic, but I've got my sites set on Marshall for sure.

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: selfbow joe on February 13, 2018, 04:56:18 pm

Nice looking bow.

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: Parnell on February 14, 2018, 07:42:36 am

Sounds good, I haven't made Marshall, but perhaps someday.  Hope we get to shake hands down the road.

Title: Re: Aidan's Bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on February 14, 2018, 01:30:42 pm

Quote from: Parnell on February 14, 2018, 07:42:36 am

Sounds good, I haven't made Marshall, but perhaps someday.  Hope we get to shake hands down the road.

Ditto my friend, ditto.