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Author Topic: In the beginning there was the Shrew  (Read 1292 times)

Offline Ron LaClair

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In the beginning there was the Shrew
« on: February 10, 2016, 05:49:00 PM »
What came first, the chicken or the egg?    ;)

A question something like that has been ask lately. Some want to know the origin of the Shrew design. It seems there is some confusion as to when the Shrew design came to be.

The first Shrew bows were introduced in 1994. At 54" a full 10" shorter than any other longbow on the market it was advertised as "The Worlds smallest longbow" in this new on the market section of TBM.

As Paul Harvey use to say, "And now you know the rest of the story"  

   
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2016, 05:53:00 PM »
Great then even better now, even with my 31 inch draw!
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2016, 06:13:00 PM »
Heck Ron, the address hasn't even changed!!

The Shrew Bows that I handled in Kalamazoo were fantastic. I can't wait to get my hands on a new Li'l Favorite II.
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2016, 06:28:00 PM »
They pull as smooth as butter. The limb has been redesigned and is more balanced and quieter now.    :readit:  

   
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2016, 06:32:00 PM »
You know my spec's....60#, nothing shiny or I'll spray paint it    :bigsmyl:
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2016, 06:37:00 PM »
We don't make no shiny bows    :biglaugh:
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Offline Sirius Black

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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2016, 06:54:00 PM »
I'd like to own one someday!
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2016, 07:28:00 PM »
Ron,
Will you be at any shoots in the south this year? I've always wanted to try a shrew, but Kalamazoo is a long way to go for me.
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2016, 08:26:00 PM »
That was, & still is a great design Ron.  :thumbsup:

When i first started building bows and tinkering with different designs, that Shrew was an inspiration to me. The curves on those limbs are down right sexy....

My limb designs have evolved since then, but i built a few that looked somewhat similar to yours years ago.  Check out this photo Ron.  I call this "Carpenter-Cad"  with fiberglass, nails, and hammers getting those curves figured out.

My hat's off to you sir....   :notworthy:  

 
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2016, 08:29:00 PM »
nice. .....i need to shoot one of those new designs.
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2016, 08:34:00 PM »
I shot both the 54" and 58" Lil favorite II at the show in Kalamazoo several times. And to say the least, I was thoroughly impressed. They were both very smooth and quiet. Well done on the new design Ron.
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2016, 09:13:00 PM »
Good Stuff!
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2016, 09:25:00 PM »
Ron they may not be shiny but they sure do shine.    :archer2:
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2016, 11:20:00 PM »
i still have my original shrew that i bought in 1994...a little too heavy for me now but it still looks good on the wall.
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2016, 06:55:00 AM »
"The rest of the story"... thanks for sharing. I'm off to your website.
Trouble is now you have me arguing with myself about the chicken and egg thing!
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #15 on: February 11, 2016, 09:27:00 AM »
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #16 on: February 12, 2016, 02:29:00 PM »
Is it Assyrian your bow ?
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #17 on: February 12, 2016, 02:38:00 PM »
I'm gonna have to take a closer look this weekend...I think my Dad has one of the originals.
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #18 on: February 12, 2016, 02:46:00 PM »
This is the original Shrew recurve with Static tips. This one was made in 20002


   

   


   
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Re: In the beginning there was the Shrew
« Reply #19 on: February 12, 2016, 03:57:00 PM »
Always have been curious, anything for us long draw guys? I have an honest 31" draw. What bow in your line-up would be best for me?

I am aging so dropping down in weights, probably looking at 42-43lb @ 31" range.  It would be for deer hunting and just plain shooting, love to shoot as much,maybe more than hunt.
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