With the new year came my new bow! I went to Kalamazoo last year with the intent of shooting a select few bows I had narrowed down the possibilities to. When i shot a Javaman Assyrian i knew this was what i wanted!
BTW anyone who hasn't been to the Kalamazoo expo- GO!!! It is an amazing collection of all things related to trad archery.
Back to the story...i spent the better part of a year waiting for my number to come up. Just after Thanksgiving i got the call. Gregg (Javaman) and i spoke several times regarding what i wanted. Together we selected the riser wood, lams, and grip material.
I had an idea of what the finished bow might look like but when it arrived i was very pleasantly surprised. It is a beauty!
She wears copperhead skins on her back but leaves her Osage belly bare. Her midsection has just the right amount of curves made from black palm. Around her waist is beaver tail leather. She is 48#@28 and 58" tall. I am smitten.
Draw is VERY smooth all the way. I dont have a chrono but compared to my other sticks she is fast.
We have a week left in our season here so i am hoping to take her to a favorite spot and see what kinda luck she brings.
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