Ordered my bow!

BUCKY · February 21, 2010, 12:13:00 PM

I ordered my Lost Creek Friday.Chad was great to talk to.I was going to order a actionwood riser but he talked me into dymondwood.I was all worried about cracking but he said not to.Did I make the right choice? How many of you have dymondwood or actoinwood risers? Thanks,Bucky.

Jason Kendall · February 21, 2010, 12:51:00 PM

Chad and I have talked about this numerous times. A few years ago there was a bad batch of Dymondwood in I believe Cocobola and Charcoal. I had a piece of it crack just sitting on the shelf. However, I have hundreds of bows out there with Dymondwood handles and I have never had one problem with it. Chad has made quite a few himself without problems. It's not anymore prone to crack than any other wood in my opinion. Dont worry about it.

BUCKY · February 21, 2010, 01:06:00 PM

Of course mine is charcoal.

bentpole · February 21, 2010, 03:18:00 PM

Bowyers know best BUCKY.

They know what works best in their design.I've said it a lot on here. Listen to the bowyer they'll tell you their recommendations and what works in their bows. Riser woods, limb cores, etc etc. Most like a heavier wood in their risers. Makes for a more accurate shooting bow. Helps absorb hand shock too. I don't think Jason or Chad would steer you wrong.

Congrats on your new bow order Bud! But you know what I like!!!

By the way does this mean you selling the Mahaska???

BUCKY · February 21, 2010, 03:37:00 PM

Yep. I'tt be going up soon.

katie · February 21, 2010, 05:57:00 PM

I think u will love it!

BUCKY · February 21, 2010, 06:25:00 PM

Katie,you have a Lost Creek?

BCWV · February 21, 2010, 08:09:00 PM

Hey Bucky,
I think you'll be pleased. Chad knows his stuff. He's been right on the suggestions he made on the 2 Lost Creeks he's built for me.

BCWV · February 21, 2010, 08:09:00 PM

Sorry, double post.

Lost Creek Bows · February 21, 2010, 11:16:00 PM

Bucky, it was good to talk with you about your soon-to-be new longbow. I ordered the gray action wood for the limbs tonight that you requested, as a matter-of-fact. I've built about 200 longbows and 10 recurves and I've never had one fail yet due to use of dymondwood as a riser. I myself was a little concerned in the beginning, sceptical about layers of wood w/phenolic resin laminated together, but after much personnal research and use in both construction and archery use, and I have never encountered a problem in any of these areas. Thanks for the order. Chad

BUCKY · February 22, 2010, 05:23:00 PM

Chad, like Bentpole posted "listen to the bowyer".I agree.

legends1 · February 23, 2010, 02:57:00 AM

I dont use dymondwood i use actionwood.But,with that being said i wouldnt have a problem with it now.I was concerned like others at first but i think Dymondwood has been used without problems long enough now.Believe me, no bowyer wants to build a riser that will crack any more than you do.Dont worry your bowyer is giving you good information.Trust him.
Mike

BUCKY · February 23, 2010, 05:48:00 AM

Thanks Mike for making me feel at ease.Do you see yourself using dymondwood in the future?