It's all over but the waiting (Bamabow for me)

[ripforce56]

Here are my Bamas top to bottom: Hunter and Royal longbow, My Expi Osage Takedown 62in, and my Expi Hunter 60in! Lovem all!

 

[Dodger]

Perhaps I need to get my head checked because a  month ago Nate gifted me his personal Expedition Royal 2-piece (last set of pics -   http://www.bamabows.com/expedition.html   ) and I declined because these aggressive deflex-reflex bows just don't float my boat.

One thing that almost made me change my mind was his comment about his 65# DR bow shooting more like a 75# D-bow. That's really saying something because Rob D. commented about his Bama Hunter (D-bow) being the fastest AFL he had ever shot.

To scratch my Hill itch, Nate will build me a more Hillesque longbow. A design he may well add to his catalog of bows once he is satisfied with it.

To the above he may also add laminated English Warbows. A bow I am most anxious to try.

Recently I have been in touch with three highly regarded longbow bowyers and they are all gentlemen of the first water but communicating with Nate is like talking to an old chum. Just don't tell him I was praising him or his work.    :D

[eminart]

I like that so many of you Bamabow owners are repeat buyers. Nate seems to be developing a loyal fan base.

[Dodger]

What's all this about 'buyers'? Didn't Nate pay you to use his bow?   :confused:

[eminart]

Originally posted by Dodger:
What's all this about 'buyers'? Didn't Nate pay you to use his bow?    :confused:  

Looks like I've been taken. He didn't pay me at all.

[DannyBows]

Now that's funny!    

[fatzboys]

Just ordered my third.a royal expediton r/d 62 amo [email protected] new design feels like theres a let off half way back.really smooth and fast.i went with bamboo core,with osage veneers.the riser is going to be marblewood.Nate is someone i trust.He will be making more for me in the future.Thank you Mr Steele

[DannyBows]

Nate is working on my 5th right now, a 62" Expi Hunter, 2pc. I've got one in 58" and I hear the 62" is super smooth.    

[eminart]

Look Guys, I don't want to seem pushy, but a lot of you already have some of his bows. I feel like valuable time that could be devoted to building MY bow is being wasted on the ever growing list of people in this thread alone who are also waiting on a bow from him right now. My wait time could be dramatically decreased if you'd all call him up and tell him to suspend work on your bows until mine is finished. Do the right thing.


 

[DannyBows]

Well Scott, you have a good point there, we are being very selfish. I would gladly ask Nate to push mine back and jump right in on yours, but I'm afraid the consequences might be tragic.    

You see, Nate is one of those sensitive and eccentric artists. If we threw a wrench into his plans it might push him over the edge. Heck, he might totally freak out and do something crazy, like start building.....Recurves!!!        

I just got home from the range. I was shooting my 2pc Royal and there was a guy there shooting a compound. He has never even seen a longbow before! I was going to work form on the 10 yard target and he came over from the 40 yarder to look at it. He was a nice guy and I let him shoot a few. He loved it!

Hey, is that a Falcon in your profile? That's a beautiful and regal bird. I love raptors. It must be really something to handle such an awesome creature.

[eminart]

Originally posted by DannyBows:
Well Scott, you have a good point there, we are being very selfish. I would gladly ask Nate to push mine back and jump right in on yours, but I'm afraid the consequences might be tragic.      

You see, Nate is one of those sensitive and eccentric artists. If we threw a wrench into his plans it might push him over the edge. Heck, he might totally freak out and do something crazy, like start building.....Recurves!!!            

I just got home from the range. I was shooting my 2pc Royal and there was a guy there shooting a compound. He has never even seen a longbow before! I was going to work form on the 10 yard target and he came over from the 40 yarder to look at it. He was a nice guy and I let him shoot a few. He loved it!

Hey, is that a Falcon in your profile? That's a beautiful and regal bird. I love raptors. It must be really something to handle such an awesome creature.

Haha, fair enough. It's supposed to be a father's day gift anyway, so I'll wait.

You probably converted the guy at the range. I'm just getting my feet wet and I already don't see me ever picking my compound back up.

Yes, I'm a licensed falconer. This was my first year and that was my first bird, Indra. She's a red-tailed hawk. I actually just released her not long ago and am making plans for my next bird in September. They are truly awe-inspiring animals, especially to see one do a wing-over and slam a fleeing bunny, or corkscrew down a tree trunk after a squirrel at high speed.

[DannyBows]

They are beautiful predators for sure. I've seen them dive on Pigeons and once had one fly right in front of me with a still squirming Squirrel in it's talons. I didn't know you had to have a license to be a falconer. Very cool hobby!

[eminart]

Hey guys, it's been 5 weeks and 3 days since I officially put in my order, not that I'm counting.

So, I'm about to the halfway point, if it takes the full 12 weeks of the 8-12 week estimate.

I need recommendations on how to pass the time. It's standing still. I've already made up some arrows that I'm going to use as a starting point. I used up most of my scrap leather making a back quiver. I've read and watched everything I could find on the internet. Now what?

You guys show me photos or tell me stories or something.

[awbowman]

Go turkey hunting

[eminart]

I never got into turkey hunting much. My dad loves it. I'd probably like it more if I had private land to hunt on. Hunting turkeys on public land is like trying to hook up with the pretty girl at a party. There's only one, and as soon as she gobbles, 34 dudes surround her.

[eminart]

Well, Nate was gluing on my tips yesterday. So, we must be getting close! What a great father's day gift!