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Main Discussion Area => Bow of the Month Contest => Topic started by: Stickhead on January 07, 2022, 11:18:36 am

Title: Vote for 2021 Backed Bow of the Year here!!
Post by: Stickhead on January 07, 2022, 11:18:36 am

Here they are:

1.   January/February - Will B’s “Rawhide-Backed Osage Takedown”
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,69777.0.html
(https://i.imgur.com/UekFnga.jpg)

2.   March - BoltBows’ “Bamboo Black Locust Takedown Recurve”
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,69801.0.html
(https://i.imgur.com/rHrtwHO.jpg)

3.   April/May - airkah’s “Red Elm Penobscot Bow”
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,70128.0.html
(https://i.imgur.com/Rz09WO6.jpg)

4.   April/May - Bamboo-Bows’ “Bamboo Bow”
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,69992.0.html
(https://i.imgur.com/kiXVtpU.jpg)

5.   June - Lehtis’ “Spirit of Apple”
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,69952.0.html
(https://i.imgur.com/ByVlIS3.jpg)

6.   July/August - Will B’s “Sinew-Backed Osage Recurve”
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,70383.0.html
(https://i.imgur.com/eMJ9zPu.jpg)

7.   September/October - High-Desert’s “Sinew Backed Juniper with Painted Back”
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,70637.0.html
(https://i.imgur.com/nYoLNp4.jpg)

8.   November/December - Pappy’s “Surgeon Skin Osage”
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,70982.0.html
(https://i.imgur.com/VPVaLFY.jpg)

Title: Re: Vote for 2021 Backed Bow of the Year here!!
Post by: BGspineguy on January 07, 2022, 07:44:07 pm

All pretty nice bows. Hard to pick.

Title: Re: Vote for 2021 Backed Bow of the Year here!!
Post by: curtisbrisky on January 07, 2022, 09:56:01 pm

Will B's number 6.  The static tips are so even. I would like to see pictures of the bows with snakeskins up close to see the finish transfer from wood to skin.  This is what makes a best bow of the year.

Title: Re: Vote for 2021 Backed Bow of the Year here!!
Post by: gemmalyly on January 08, 2026, 12:38:53 am

Show your support and cast your vote for the 2021 Backed Bow of the Year—every vote counts!

Title: Re: Vote for 2021 Backed Bow of the Year here!!
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 08, 2026, 12:02:06 pm

Quote from: gemmalyly on January 08, 2026, 12:38:53 am

Show your support and cast your vote for the 2021 Backed Bow of the Year—every vote counts!

Are you selling time travel equipment?????

 ;D

Title: Re: Vote for 2021 Backed Bow of the Year here!!
Post by: medicinewheel on January 09, 2026, 02:48:17 am

Quote from: gemmalyly on January 08, 2026, 12:38:53 am

Show your support and cast your vote for the 2021 Backed Bow of the Year—every vote counts!

Didn't I??  :o

Title: Re: Vote for 2021 Backed Bow of the Year here!!
Post by: willsmith on January 27, 2026, 04:24:15 am

 I love how primitive archery brings us back to the core of the craft, blending historical techniques with personal creativity. Whether you’re talking bow designs, arrow making, or field experiences, there’s so much to learn from this community. Looking forward to more photos and tips — especially on tillering and choice of woods!

Title: Re: Vote for 2021 Backed Bow of the Year here!!
Post by: JW_Halverson on February 01, 2026, 12:53:58 pm

Quote from: willsmith on January 27, 2026, 04:24:15 am

I love how primitive archery brings us back to the core of the craft, blending historical techniques with personal creativity. Whether you’re talking bow designs, arrow making, or field experiences, there’s so much to learn from this community. Looking forward to more photos and tips — especially on tillering and choice of woods!

The thing that just keeps my heart beating for this community is how generous people are with time, materials, and expertise. Over the last 25 years I have had people gift me with amazing bows, materials, their hard won knowledge, and most importantly -  their friendship. And it's given me the chance to give back by paying it forward again. If you take a moment and consider the unbroken line of bowyers passing it along, each of us has been handed the experience of the very first person that was able to successfully shoot an arrow.

I am glad you are here, willsmith.