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Title: Lots of K-Zoo pictures & thoughts from a new guy
Post by: fz4vgq on January 31, 2010, 10:49:00 PM: Hello Everyone, new guy here. I made the drive to the K-Zoo show today..... figured I'd jump into the traditional world with both feet. My archery background is all modern/compound. I went to the show a little nervous not knowing what to expect. The second I walked through the doors the nerves disappeared. What a great bunch of people you all are. I talked with most all the bowyers and what a great help each and every one of them was, I learned ALOT in a very short period. I shot quite a few bows and learned my preferences. Now I know why so many of yo have an collecion of so many bows.... it's impossible to stop at just one !

I know I missed alot of pictures of all the bowyers and their bows..... I was so awestruck by so many of them I forot to take pictures !

Thanks to all I met and talked with,

Chad

Pictures are resized per board rules and reposted on pages 2 & 3 :)
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Post by: Jack Guard on January 31, 2010, 11:08:00 PM: Oh man, thanks for sharing. I could not make it and was sitting around pouting all weekend. Now i am sure it was a mistake to stay home. You have helped me go farther into depression since i didn't go.

Well, one thing is for sure. My wife thanks you.

No really. Thanks
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Post by: Jerry Wald on January 31, 2010, 11:15:00 PM: Awesome pics bud thanks

Jer
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Post by: LongbowGuy83 on January 31, 2010, 11:16:00 PM: If only it wasn't 12 hrs away.
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Post by: Jwilliam on January 31, 2010, 11:17:00 PM: Nice pictures!!! It was a good time.

Bill
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Post by: 4dogs on January 31, 2010, 11:18:00 PM: Very nice, you did a great job with your pics..Thank you.
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Post by: Steve Clandinin on January 31, 2010, 11:25:00 PM: Those pictures are simply amazing.If I went I would have set up a tent and camp right there.I KNOW heaven isn't better than that.Thanks ever so much.
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Post by: CHAD on January 31, 2010, 11:25:00 PM: Great pics.
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Post by: Drumstick63 on January 31, 2010, 11:25:00 PM: Thanks for the pictures! Wish I could have been there....
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 31, 2010, 11:33:00 PM: Cool pics, good to see all those bows again!
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Post by: Rooselk on January 31, 2010, 11:37:00 PM: Wow! :eek: I don't think I've ever seen so many beautiful bows in one place.
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Post by: Killdeer on January 31, 2010, 11:53:00 PM: Thank you!
I love to hear a newcomer's impression of the sport, its people and equipment. You have a discerning eye, and that made your pictures a real treat. Great seeing some things I had only heard about, and seeing old friends that I haven't seen in years. Thanks again for the pics, from one who couldn't be there.

An aside: Sorry you had such a bummer of a weekend, Jack. Nice pics of the Morrisons, eh? :p

Killdeer
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Post by: azhunter on January 31, 2010, 11:57:00 PM: Thanks for posting all the pics. Man would I love to go some day.
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Post by: KSdan on January 31, 2010, 11:59:00 PM: Thanks- my home roots are MI. Really wanted to go but could not. . . at least I could see a few highlights!
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Post by: elkken on February 01, 2010, 12:09:00 AM: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Thanks for sharing, welcome to Traditional Bowhunting
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on February 01, 2010, 02:55:00 AM: Wow! Thanks for sharing those!
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Post by: cacciatore on February 01, 2010, 03:04:00 AM: Great work new comer,welcome here and thanks for sharing,you let dream the ones of us that aren't be able to come.
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Post by: ronp on February 01, 2010, 03:55:00 AM: Thanks for sharing the pics. Nice work.
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Post by: LV2HUNT on February 01, 2010, 05:28:00 AM: Great job on the pics and thanks for bringing us all there! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: manyletters on February 01, 2010, 08:41:00 AM: I shot Bob Morrison's mini 14 new aluminum riser...that makes a 56" recurve...very sweet!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Lots of K-Zoo pictures & thoughts from a new guy
Post by: on February 01, 2010, 08:47:00 AM: Thanks for taking the time to do all that. Great for those of us who couldn't make the show.
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Post by: fz4vgq on February 01, 2010, 08:51:00 AM: Thanks all.

I appologize to Morrison Archery and and all the fans. I took the one photo as I walked up to his area. Then as soon as I started looking at all his bows I forgot all about my camera as I was so caught up in his work. Very nice stuff !
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Post by: ripforce56 on February 01, 2010, 09:05:00 AM: There were SO many great bows there that is was quite overwhelming! American craftmanship is alive and well so many great bowyers! I did not buy a bow but my kid and I did manage to spend a fair amount of money and we had a great time doing it!
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Post by: David Mitchell on February 01, 2010, 09:52:00 AM: Welcome to the campfire :campfire: Thanks for the pics for those of us who could not be there.
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Post by: LITTLEBIGMAN on February 01, 2010, 10:11:00 AM: wow what beautiful bows!! glad you got a pic of Ron King in the mix his bows are fantastic to shoot and wonderful to look at too
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Post by: Chris Shelton on February 01, 2010, 11:04:00 AM: man I wish I lived closer, thanks for sharing!!!
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Post by: Winterhawk1960 on February 01, 2010, 01:15:00 PM: <<<<>>>>>>

I knew that when I saw them posted last night. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

That's why, I immediately COPIED them to a folder on my desktop. :cool:

Now, I've STILL got drooooooooooooooooling material to look at.

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Lots of K-Zoo pictures & thoughts from a new guy
Post by: fz4vgq on February 01, 2010, 01:56:00 PM: I appologize. I will resize to 640 wide and repost when I get home from work. Or I could just post clickable thumbnails so everyone could see them in their original huge size.
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Post by: Preacherman on February 01, 2010, 02:05:00 PM: Yes I would like to see posts. thanks
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Post by: fz4vgq on February 01, 2010, 07:33:00 PM: Ok guys, here are the pictures resized to 640x wide per board rules:

Predator:
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Title: Re: Lots of K-Zoo pictures & thoughts from a new guy
Post by: fz4vgq on February 01, 2010, 07:37:00 PM: Brian Wessel/Tall Tines Traditional Archery:
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Title: Re: Lots of K-Zoo pictures & thoughts from a new guy
Post by: fz4vgq on February 01, 2010, 07:41:00 PM: Michigan Traditional Bowhunters:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/fz4vgq/Trad%20Gang%20640/8834-640.jpg)

Some of you guys shooting bows:
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Black Widow Bows:
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Ken Beck:
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Post by: fz4vgq on February 01, 2010, 07:47:00 PM: Ron King of Fox Archery:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/fz4vgq/Trad%20Gang%20640/8847-640.jpg)
The Breed:
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Jim Belcher of Belcher Bows/Sky Archery:
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/fz4vgq/Trad%20Gang%20640/8851-640.jpg)
Jim modeling one of the most beautiful bows I saw at the show, his Patriot Take Down Longbow:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/fz4vgq/Trad%20Gang%20640/8852-640.jpg)
Title: Re: Lots of K-Zoo pictures & thoughts from a new guy
Post by: fz4vgq on February 01, 2010, 07:55:00 PM: Steve Turay/Northern Mist Longbows:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/fz4vgq/Trad%20Gang%20640/8853-640.jpg)

Bob Morrison of Morrison Archery:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/fz4vgq/Trad%20Gang%20640/8854-640.jpg)

Bill Dunn of Zipper Bows:
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Steve Tortorelli of Tortorelli Traditionals:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/fz4vgq/Trad%20Gang%20640/8857-640.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/fz4vgq/Trad%20Gang%20640/8858-640.jpg)
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Title: Re: Lots of K-Zoo pictures & thoughts from a new guy
Post by: fz4vgq on February 01, 2010, 07:57:00 PM: Navajo Longbows and Recurves:
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Title: Re: Lots of K-Zoo pictures & thoughts from a new guy
Post by: Guss on February 01, 2010, 08:04:00 PM: Thanks for all the great pics!!
Jr.
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Post by: aroadik on February 01, 2010, 08:09:00 PM: Thanks fz4vgq, some beautiful bows there (drool,drool), and now I know what my bowyer-Jim Belcher looks like, his voice kinda fits the pic ! cheers Pete.
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Post by: Steve O on February 01, 2010, 08:14:00 PM: Chad,

Click on that FLASHING "You have new Private Messages" thing right next to your name uner all the advertisements on the top of the page!
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Post by: GRINCH on February 01, 2010, 08:15:00 PM: Thanks wish I could have been there.
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Post by: Keith Zimmerman on February 01, 2010, 10:17:00 PM: WOW!!!
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Post by: huntin_sparty on February 02, 2010, 08:21:00 PM: Thanks for all the great photos. I wish I could have made the trip cross state to be there in person.