Boyer/customer etiquette question.

[jeffroa2001]

I am coming up on the build list for a new bow, and my favorite grip is that of Javman's  Elkheart/Helm's Deep. Is it appropriate to ask another boyer to design a grip of another boyer? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

[Pine]

Sure , I had my Flatline Hypertensions longbow built and actually showed him a grip that I like .
A good bowier will encourage you to add your input .

[nineworlds9]

As long as it will fit within the specs of the riser glue up I don't see why they wouldn't try getting it the way you want, unless "custom" doesn't mean much to them.  Rather than say "build it like so and so", why not approach it via photos/sketch and measurements?  Also, get a Java LOL.

[katman]

I have sent risers to bowyers to matxch the grip, custom means custom to me. As nine stated it must be within the capabilities of the bowyers design.

[jeffroa2001]

Thank you all for the input.

[damascusdave]

The more bows I have bought the more I realize that I have a lot of favourite grips...all you need to do is be open to something a little different

DDave

[Crooked Stic]

Yes it is ok. The ideal situation would be to have your hand at the time of shaping   . Tracings your input etc. are helpers.

[the rifleman]

The customer is always right--- unless of course you are asking the bowyer to go beyond their comfort zone-- what they feel would not work.  If the bowyer won't work with you consider what you're asking and if it still makes sense look for another bowyer.