Kalamazoo

[Roger Norris]

I really enjoyed the Expo this year. So many good friends to visit with. I especially got a kick helping a buddy locate a first hunting bow for his young son. This is my favorite event of the year.

[zipper bowss]

WOOHOO!! I was lucky to get some incredibly nice new arrows. It could not have come at a better time either. I'll be trying to put them to good use in GA this week.

Ryan, A beard is a blessing and a curse.Chicks dig it and sometimes it gets old trying to keep them all fought off. You know the old saying with great power comes great responsibility.     :D

[Trenton G.]

Maybe this is a dumb idea, but that's what most of my ideas are.

This weekend was also the weekend of the big Huntin' Time expo in Grand Rapids, which I was able to stop at and walk around on my way to Kalamazoo. As I walked around, there were probably 12 different vendors selling crossbows and lots of others selling compounds. There was nobody to represent the traditional side of bowhunting.

I know that it might be difficult, but what if the Kalamazoo expo was bumped a week one way or the other? Then some of the vendors could just stay a week and hit both expos. It would expose traditional archery to a lot more people. The Grand Rapids expo was packed, so it would be a great way to reach a lot of people.

Like I said, it's just an idea. I know that it would probably be difficult to do.

[Mike Yancey]

We had the best show there ever! Great crowd and saw lots of great folks. We loved it and appreciate all the work that goes into making such an event happen. Great job Bob and crew!

[Stixbowdrew]

Many many Thanks to Bob for all the hard work he and his crew put into this show.

We had a great show and got to meet lots of great people and see some old friends! Thank you to everyone who came out!

[The Whittler]

Trenton, or Hunting Time expo could change their's.

[Trenton G.]

Originally posted by The Whittler:
Trenton, or Hunting Time expo could change their's.

Yes, either or would work. Like I said, probably just a dumb idea    

[Bivyhunter]

My wife and I had a great time coming out and chatting it up with all of the people that stopped by the booth. I loved being able to visit with the other vendors before the show opened also. It's not often I get to rub elbows with a bunch of other bowyers. I'm continually impressed with the level of design and craftsmanship that comes out of our industry. A lot of beautiful bows under one roof! If you missed the show, you missed out!

[Babs85]

My dad and I went Saturday. I shot a few very nice bows, and all the vendors I talked to were great! I wish I had enough money laying around to buy all the bows I tried out, but I ended up coming back with a Slick Stick from Bear Paw.  It's fast and quiet. Now I know what people mean about shorter bows being a little more fussy about your form, but I've been shooting it well. Fortunately my dad had some extra arrows laying around that match it pretty well. I'm loving it!

[Ray Lyon]

Originally posted by Bivyhunter:
My wife and I had a great time coming out and chatting it up with all of the people that stopped by the booth. I loved being able to visit with the other vendors before the show opened also. It's not often I get to rub elbows with a bunch of other bowyers. I'm continually impressed with the level of design and craftsmanship that comes out of our industry. A lot of beautiful bows under one roof! If you missed the show, you missed out!

Golden age of bow making is right now. There are some 'classic' bows of yesteryear out there, but what's being put out now is incredible.

[Bow man]

What a great weekend, the weather was great for Michigan. A great crowd right from the start on Friday. Was so good seeing so many great friends wish there had been more time to visit. Thank you for all that did stop by our booth to shoot and purchase bows.

[tim roberts]

First time there for Farr West Leather, great time, looong trip!  It was great to see some old friends, and meet new ones!
Thanks,