-------------------- "Our outdoor heritage owes more to the countless Lords who questioned and explored than to Lord Ripon, who simply chose to shoot and tally." E.D.Thomas Jr. Posts: 3142 | From: Waldoboro, Maine | Registered: Mar 2008
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-------------------- In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner. Shunryu Suzuki Posts: 9316 | From: tribes hill , new york | Registered: Jan 2008
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Joe, That is a beautiful bow and I for one don't believe that Ron King gets his due. I have a Triple Crown and had a High Sierra that I wish I hadn't sold. Ron is just a great bowyer and by the way does anyone know how Debbie is doing?
Regards, Rick
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That wave in the handle makes one think center (or past) cut. Good work, Whip. One never really falls asleep at an auction, especially with items like that showing up. Always have some cash at an auction for those "must haves." You can make your excuses later.
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WHAT EACH OF US DOES IS OF ULTIMATE IMPORTANCE. Wendell Berry Posts: 1350 | From: Nova Scotia, Canada | Registered: Mar 2010
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I was thinking of bidding on it, but figured it would stretch my wallet too thin. I saw Larry Yien bidding, but after the bidding was over, I did kick myself.
You did good!
-------------------- Lon Scott Posts: 4344 | From: Auburn, Washington | Registered: Mar 2003
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Joe, I guess I'll ask the obvious question,, Why other that asthetics? I understand self bows that turn out "snakey". Just curious why one would build it that way, on purpose, Other than because they could. It is a beautiful bow, and I assume as with most snakey bows, a real converstion starter. Thanks.
LD
-------------------- "If your gonna kick a tiger in the butt, you better have a plan for dealing with his teeth! Posts: 611 | From: Kempner, Texas | Registered: Apr 2003
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Sweet bow Joe!! don't get to see you to much with a longbow in hand, thats really nice. Congrats.
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Just awesome! Splendid "blurring" of the lines...Essentially a selfbow with the durability of a glass overlayed bow. I think it's brilliant. Does that mean you don't have to follow selfbow etiquette? Go ahead son draw her to 29!
Thanks for sharing...
~CB
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--Ben Franklin Posts: 539 | From: Alaska | Registered: Feb 2011
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Caddo, in reality of course the only reason that it was built this way is just for show. It does shoot just as good as any D shape longbow, so nothing given up. But the unusual looks really add to the WOW factor. And it showcases Ron's skill as a bowyer - the man is good!
This bow was just so unique that I couldn't resist. Although as a standard longbow it really doesn't fit my style, so we'll see if it stays in the stable or not. I'll play with it some after turkey season is over. But it sure is cool for now!
Oh, and grouseshooter, Debbie was at the banquet Saturday night with Ron. She seemed to be doing pretty good, although I know she did have a treatment earlier that day that had kind of dragged her and they were headed out a little early that evening. We're all praying for her success in the battle with cancer!
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Congratulations Whip. That is a nice looking bow. I have two of Rons longbows & a Breed. They are great shooting bows. You are going to like it. Frank
-------------------- U.S.A. "Ride For The Brand Or Leave." Posts: 1590 | From: S.W. Montana | Registered: May 2004
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That offset handle looks very similar to the self bow handles Stim Wilcox makes. Looks very natural to hold.
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