Dark Shadow ASL Longbows

[808trad]

Does anyone have any experience with Dark Shadow ASL Longbows and have any contact info for the company?  I met Mike Nelson, the bowyer at the Compton Rendezvous this year but lost his contact info.  Any help will be appreciated.

[Michigan BEAR]

Mike makes great bows at a very affordable price with a fast turnaround. I’ll be picking up my 2 piece custom from him this weekend. Mike’s # (231)920-5541.

[Undomesticated]

Where does one see these bows?

[Michigan BEAR]

Mike isn’t computer savvy, so he has nothing online. He’ll get a booth at the big shoots in Michigan and he plans on being at the K-Zoo expo. If you call him he’d probably be more than happy to text you some pics of his bows. What I noticed from the bow I shot of his is how quiet it was with very little to no hand shock. I’ll be picking mine up from him tomorrow. Can’t wait.

[Michigan BEAR]

BTW it’s the best price on a custom I’ve paid by far.

[808trad]

Thanks for the input Michigan Bear.  I was able to speak with Mike.  Great guy and great prices on ASLs.  Good place to start if you want to get into ASLs.  My son is saving up his money to buy one.  he fell in love with his bows at the Compton Rendezvous.

[ehartunian]

Did you ever wind up getting one of these bows? I’m really interested but there isn’t a whisper about them online other than this single thread. The only way I found out about Darkshadow was seeing their sigh in the background of a video from Compton.
Thanks,
Eric

[808trad]

My son still hasn’t pulled the trigger yet. He just got his first job at age 16 and is slowly saving his pennies. I did speak to Mike on the phone and he texted me photos of a recent build. When we do make the order it will be for a takedown version with a G10 riser. His turn around is approximately 6-8 weeks or shorter. Hopefully we’ll have one in hand by next year. 

[ehartunian]

Well, I spoke with Mike a couple times the past couple days and placed an order. I’ll certainly post a pic of the bow when I receive it. Can’t wait!

[808trad]

We’ll be looking forward to the pics. Thanks!

[ehartunian]

Well, I’m happy to report that I received my bow from Mike. This must be a record for a custom order- 18 days from order to my door!  I can say the bow is really nice. The finish doesn’t have any flaws to my eye. It has zero hand shock, though I’m I am still working out arrows- the arrows I thought would work are too weak spined. Regardless, if you are in the market for a asl style bow, call Mike- you won’t be disappointed.
Specs- 40@26”, one piece, bamboo cores, green glass on the back, caramel on the belly, Osage riser.

[Sant-Ravenhill]

Congratulations...

[808trad]

Looks great! Looking forward to hear how it shoots!