anyone has a spare LH bow for loan

[Razorbak]

Hi everyone
normally I dont do this but was wondering if anyone has a spare LH bow (55@27) they made and dont like or a spare bum around bow or something ..I dont like to ask but after talking it over with my girl..she suggested I should ask since I no longer own any bows due to having to sell them this year to help on bills..a little back story..I got injured on the job this past Jan and destroyed my leg/ankle to the point of amputation and in the process I dislocated my shoulder and tore muscles in my back and several other problems..spent several months in hospital and rehab and then had several more surgerys while rehabing..coming out having bills piled up..had to sell about 95% of my toys and such to help out with family since worksman comp only pays so much and fighting with SS and being denied for help because of my age..everything just didnt work out like it should in my therapy and rehabs..things just worser due to misdiagnosis and such..tried several times in summer and fall to build a board bow and bows from limbs and such just to shoot and keep my mind off things but no luck as I dont have that skill(leatherwork and other little skills I have but no bowmaking skills)  gave up spring season and fall season since I basically live in wheelchair and cant walk right now..all friends that I thought was friends kinda walked out since I cant get around so I cant borrow from anyone. Im jusst going nuts here ....had my last surgery 2 weeks ago and hopefully things will work now with my leg being fused and even with that there was complications..I should be able to walk again starting in 3 to 4 months but I was hoping to be able to shoot in the meantime just to do something..I cannot afford a bow for at least a year but was hoping someone had a spare one to loan a few months or so so I wont go crazy but if its not in the cards thats ok...figure I would ask..thanks all for reading this..I dont want people to think me as a bum or loser for asking..just was hoping and hopefully one day I can pay it forward back to someone in need...thanks again
Art

[karrow]

ive got a 60# rd longbow i dnt shoot much. id be willing to help a guy out. im new to this and dont really no what the next step would be. pm me and we can see what we can work. if your interested

[razorback]

Art
Sorry to hear about the year you have had. You have been around here long enough to know that no one will think any less of you for asking for a bit of help. The spirit of brotherhood around here is what keeps me coming back, along with everything else there is to gain from this site. I don't have a bow to send your way at the moment but am working on a stave and if I can get a shooter out of it, will send it on to you.

I have had several people confuse me for you because of the similarity of our names and would be more than happy to make a real connection between us.

[PV]

Longbow or recurve?

[Razorbak]

It doesnt matter to be honest..I had better luck with longbows..thanks everyone
Art

[Silent Bear]

sorry to hear about your misfortunes Art. I would be happy to make a bow for you

[Walt Francis]

Art, You have a PM.

[Bradford]

Hey Art,
  I have to ask.. do you really want to be shooting a 55# bow with those injuries?  I am just thinking if you are having arm and back issues you might want something a bit lighter for just plunking to help get the muscles back into it.
  I have severe arthritis, so I don't really build anything over 40# for myself or it just hurts to much.
  With that being said.. I accidentally made a left handed 52" fiberglass re curve that comes in at around 30# at 28".  If you think this might work well for you, I would be willing to finish it up real fast and send it your way!

[Razorbak]

WOW..thank you for the responses and PMs..will awnser them tommorow..head is overloaded right now..but to awnser a question posted above..I used to shoot 65To80# bows for many years and with the injuries I have had and still have..I figured out that with my actual slightly less than 27" draw..I feel I could handle to 55# maxed but thats with working out and physical theraphy..thats what Im hoping but if 50# is all I can do then be it..would be happy to just shoot..I do have some wood shafts and a few cabons left that I figure i could make work..thank you everyone
Art

[PV]

Pic one and I'll get it in the mail Art.

Fiberglass LB 47#,50#,55#  1 piece
50# 3 piece LB

Have some Bamboo Backed from 44-53#

I'd also suggest like Bradford did to start out a lot lighter than you used to shoot. I had 2  surgeries and a broken collar bone in 8 months on the same shoulder. I had to drop from 60-64 # down to 40# 2 years post op I'm back to 50#

You got arrows?

Paul

[Razorbak]

I was gonna awnser more tommorow but now Im kinda excited and to better awnser a question posted above..I went to cabelas with family and shot some bows while there and found that for 20 minutes that I shot..I could handle a 55 at my draw pretty well..not great but pretty good for someone who havent shot in months..some days when my back and other parts ache..I dont do anything but rest so I dont over do it..thanks everyone who replied and the offers..cant believe the kindness..thank you again
Art

[Razorbak]

Hi Everyone
talking with PV (Paul)  looks like the gentleman is going to loan a bow so I can shoot..want to thank everyone who replied and PMed. means alot to me..shows me there is some kindness still out there..hopefully by shooting will help me get things off my mind and heal faster and in the process..give me a goal to get a bow for my self next year when finances allow...thank you again..means alot to me
Art George

[Bradford]

Good luck with everything!  I know even with my arthritis and days that I hurt, I still get some solace shooting my bow.

Great it worked out for you!

[No-sage]

Just seeing this now Art.

Wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas.  

God bless you and your family.  Wishing you a speedy recovery.

I have several lefty's available if you need a different weight.  Let me know.

Keith

[Razorbak]

Keith
thank you..PV (Paul) loaned me one of his beautiful bows..I got to shoot 3 arrows out of it today..couldnt do more as I wasnt supposed to be out of bed..it has got my blood flowing again..this whole year has been depressing and frustrating but after those 3 shots today has lessen that feeling immensely..good to know that there are still kind people who are willing to loan a complete stranger a bow to shoot..now I got to get better and sell a few things and save some money and purchase a bow..thats 1 of my goals next year to own a bow for my self and to able to shoot and possibly hunt again..as I missed it so much
thanks to everyone who offered a bow..I really appreciate it alot

[LinemanARK]

I am new to trad archery but have had alot of people help me out on this site. I can not believe  there are still people in this would that are so kind. I am so glad to be part of this site and be in the company of such nice people. I sh you well Razorbac have a merry xmas and a happy new year and quick recovery.            God bless you   Mike

[UnderControl16]

Hey Art, I know that you said that you have arrows around and such but if you find that you don't have enough or the right type feel free to PM me I make my own and have probably near 200 laying around that I'd be more then happy to lend you or make some to fit the bow.
Mo

[Razorbak]

Mo
thank you very much..I havent had a chance to look and see if I have any woodies that might work with the bow yet..all I have is carbons and they might be too stiff in spine even with a heavy point..thought I might have some 50/55# shafts...gonna look again and see if there still around..not sure if I sold them but will look this weekend...thanks again everyone and have a merry christmas to all