Big Foot Flatliner

[rastaman]

Beautiful bow Danny!

[Doc Nock]

Danny,

I picked up in Kirk's post that a tornado hit you and I extend my well-wishes for recovery from whatever you've experienced.

Heart and Hand.  Don't know where I heard that but somewhere in my past.

Working with Kirk thru the process of building a truly custom bow for me, I've learned much about the Heart of the man behind building the bows.

His dedication to quality, regardless of whether he makes money on the deal or not, is notable and I've come to appreciate that 'old fashioned" quality dedication in people and especially craftsmen!

The Hand part is the talent and keen eye he brings to his work.  Were I a pirate, given all that Kirk's shared of the intricacies of bow building, design and material matching, I could write a book telling all he's learned and willingly shares.

Alas, he's safe. I can keep 'up' with what he shares only because he has a very natural way of describing complex issues in plain talk, but then, there is my own "retention" aspect.

It takes all I've got to wrap my head around his words to follow the bouncing ball and understand some incredibly complex lessons he's share over time working with him on my bow--- there is no way I could reproduce anything I've "learned"--

I stick with admiration and appreciation that we as mere "folks" can actually "buy" all that learning and testing and neurotic drive for perfection in a not-so-simple but perfect tool for trad archery!

[rastaman]

Hey Danny! I forgot to ask...what are the specs on your bow and what are the woods? Beautiful bow, and I'm probably gonna have to order one.

[Jedimaster]

Thank you Kirk for being so kind!  We had a set-back here but we are doing fine.  I know you meant what you said and that in itself made my day.  Learning a little patience and humility as the clean-up, repair and rebuilding process is a slow one.  We are surrounded by wonderful people that are the backbone of this country.  We owe a debt of gratitude to our friends and neighbors for all the help we have received.  Like I said ... humbled.  

Actually this has renewed my faith somewhat.  If you listen to the news you'd believe the whole country is full of self-serving degenerates and perverts.  Proud to report that's not so here in rural America!  Most of you reflect those same traditional values and that's one reason why, with limited internet access, I choose to visit this site.

The Lord spared my family and I as we were out of town when the tornado struck a little after midnight Thursday before last.  Totalled my wife's van and my shop and severly damaged our home, my truck, fencing, trees, etc.  Happy to report that the bows and hunting equipment were all safe and sound       We have insurance and most "things" are replaceable.  

It is not nearly as bad as it may sound and we are getting along quite well.  The Lord truly blessed us and we are well ... except for a thumbnail I inadvertently removed during some clean up work Saturday ... Ouch!

Doc, you are right on about Kirk and his bows.  Not much I can add but give him a call if you're thinking of a new bow.

Randy, good to hear from you my friend!  I really enjoyed your Alaska caribou adventure.  Very good!  This Flatliner is a performer for sure.  I'm not sure of the riser wood but the specs are 47@28 and 64".  If you'd like to shoot her a while PM me your address and I'll forward it to you.  Hunting season is on hold here for now.

I've rambled too much and still need to answer a PM from the illustrious S. Brant Osborn - Tradganger extraordinaire.  I'll be watching as you guys finish your season and wish you all well.

[Zradix]

   

[Doc Nock]

Danny,

Your humble heart speaks well of you as you speak of your friends and neighbors.

As I sit here, the window is plastered with heavy rain, the trees are whipping about like a ship tossed in high seas... Sandy has come to visit!

The worst is yet to come--tonite by all accounts.

We might all need to go "pioneer" here for a while...sans electric and the goodies that are run by power.

Danny, glad you're doing as well as can be expected!

Keep the Son in your eyes, bro!

[**DONOTDELETE**]

What a cool play on words Doc.  


   

Originally posted by DWilhelm:
Kirk, the one thing that stands out about your bows is that the sight window of your longbow is extended.  Is this done to make the limbs of equal length (Hill bows have a shorter lower limb) and therefore allows you to balance the bow like you do?

PS. I hope I am not asking you to give away any design secrets.

To be totally honest about the shape of my sight window is that it's exactly the same size as the drum on the end of my edge sander...    It has something to do with a tighter string at brace, and stopping the limbs clean.


Hang in there Danny! like Doc said. "Keep the Son in your eye's my friend"    Kirk

[rastaman]

Hey Danny!  Thanks for the offer! i sent you a pm...

[Jedimaster]

Thanks Doc and Kirk!  Hope you fare well with the storm Doc.  I'll be keeping you and the other guys up there in my thoughts and prayers.