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Author Topic: New David Miller Split Bamboo  (Read 373 times)

Offline SpankyNeal

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New David Miller Split Bamboo
« on: March 07, 2010, 12:19:00 PM »
New to me that is, but still new as it was just made in January. Thanks to my bud Jeff for selling it to me! It's 66" and 60@26, Myrtle riser, 4 bamboo lams, with a linen back painted dark brown. David built it using the concave/convex laminations that Howard used on his all Bamboo bows, and patterned it after Howards bow "Grandpa" which I believe was the bow he carried during his Wyoming hunts in "Hunting the Hard Way". Of course it's not 100lbs. like Howards, but I must say it shoots much better than the other one I had with much improved cast! It's super quiet and really throws a 600gr cedar well with not much handshock at all even for a B50 string. Thought I would post a few pics for you guys...hope you enjoy!

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Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2010, 12:46:00 PM »
Ken, SWEET man. Yes Davids new concave/convex, the performance is for sure up with this design. I got to see David's grinder set-up ect and man he is a artist. Congrats Flint

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Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2010, 01:01:00 PM »
Very nice bow!!

    I really like the classic lines of the Hill style bows.
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Offline JohnI

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Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2010, 01:36:00 PM »
Nice bow Ken. How does it compare to the earlier Split Bamboo?

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Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2010, 01:41:00 PM »
I like it Spanky!  That is a nice piece of myrtle on there.

Enjoy!

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Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2010, 02:27:00 PM »
Pure class right there.

I've been wanting to try one of David Millers bows for a long time now.
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Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2010, 02:59:00 PM »
Guys there is no comparison between this design and the previous one - this one is WAY better! I think David has got it right now with the concave/convex laminations. It may not be quite as smooth if I was to nit-pick it, but the cast is vastly improved IMHO! The painted linen backing is also very nice and should give adequate protection for many years.

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66" 59# "White Dragon"
65" 56# "El Tigre"
67" 47# "Quiet Places"
66" 57# "Lionheart"

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Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2010, 03:00:00 PM »
Ken, How does it compare to Daves glass bows? Looks great,

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Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2010, 03:05:00 PM »
Greg to me it has less shock than the glass bows when both wear B50, but it is a little slower. Not by much now with this design, but a little. Definately quieter too! I'm hoping that Chad gives us a good report on the new B55 because I really want to try one out on this bow....Might be all it needs to be perfect!

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4 Sunset Hills and counting!

66" 59# "White Dragon"
65" 56# "El Tigre"
67" 47# "Quiet Places"
66" 57# "Lionheart"

"Speed is vital, however it is absolutely worthless when you exchange it for stability and accuracy"...John Schulz

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Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2010, 04:38:00 PM »
That is a beautiful bow,congrats! I would like too hear how the new B55 works out,I see Kustom King carries B55 now.

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Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2010, 05:34:00 PM »
Very Nice.
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Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2010, 06:52:00 PM »
Nice lookin' bow there. Hope you enjoy it.

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Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2010, 08:24:00 PM »
Fine bow.RC

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Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2010, 08:39:00 PM »
Good looking young man! Very nice looking bow too!

Thanks for sharing.

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Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2010, 08:45:00 PM »
That is one fine looking bow. Glad it found a good home!
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Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
« Reply #15 on: March 07, 2010, 10:54:00 PM »
That's a real nice looking bow.  The kind I fell in love with about 25 years ago.  Thanks for posting the pics.

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