It seems that the archery bug has been passed on to my daughter so we have tried differant bows and the results where mixed to say the least.She had a little brave compound but seemed to have eye dom. issues and never really seemed to be enjoying herself when she shot it.After meeting Glenn a few weeks ago it was decided that she needed a long bow like dad so plans where made and I got the materials sorted out.We glued it up this w/end passed and it came out great.Glenn had only just got the string grooves cut to put a string on it and it was in her hands shooting arrows.I had made a decision that other than saftey issues I would say nothing at first about form and just let her shoot a few and have some fun.She was having trouble staying in her skin and was jumping up and down after ever shot.It brought a smile to the bowyers face and I was wrapped.I think her style is some of the best I have seen and I am not getting her to change a thing.Now she waits till I get home and it is archery time until dark and it is very hard to get her to stop(not sure where that comes from).
The little bow is not finished can be seen in the pics it still has the tape on the limbs we put the marks on making it and the limb tips have not been shaped yet but I have started on the handle and under strict instructions have the finger grooves almost finshed and it all sanded smooth.The accesory order list gets longer every day and at the moment stands at string silencers,Wooden arrows with barrel taper and footed with spliced feathers(cause I like black and red together Dad).Also a basket type quiver for the new arrows and I will need a new knife thats more trad.Where do they learn this stuff she is only nine?
I will post some pics of the bow when finished and a big thankyou to Glenn for making this girl so happy.
Cheers KIM
Topic: Trad convert. (Read 301 times)
