Lost Creek Survey????

[Lost Creek Bows]

I have 6 new instock bows on my website. The pictures are at the bottom of the home page. Just click on the small thumbnail picture and it will enlarge the photo. I would love feed back on the diffent riser wood and limb combos that I used. I recently went to "Coon Rapids" and discovered that people in different areas like different lengths and draw weights. I'm not sure if this is due to different characteristics of body builds in different areas or if it was just a fluke, here in Iowa, people seem to like shorter heavier draw weights. What is your thoughts on draw weights and bow length.    Thanks Chad Francis

[Billy]

I'd like to see more of #2!!

I prefer a shorter, mid 40#, one piece bow.

I learned from friends;  the mid 40's will do the job on anything I hunt.

Lighter weight 'seems' to me more fun to shoot, all day.

Third, shorter is easier out of a blind. As well as, less to bang on brush as I walk.

That #2 is a pretty bow.

[J. Adams]

They all look great Chad, especially # 4!

The leather grip is a nice addition.

I had always preferred longer bows, but now that I own a 58" and 52" Lost Creek longbow, I have become a firm believer in the value of a short longbow.

Keep up the great work!
Josh

[Lost Creek Bows]

Personally, I also prefer a shorter longbow 56"-60", 45#-55#. It is easier walking through the brush w/ a short bow and shooting out of tree stands and blinds,and I am a little on the short side,LOL!!!

[wv lungbuster]

I like a shorter bow for hunting also in weights of 45-55. The bows you have in stock look great I think I like #3 the best.

[Lefty]

Nice looking bows Chad!  I guess I might be the odd one here in Iowa then(Ha!Ha! been called worse), but I like bows 64"-66" in length and 47-52 pounds.  My preferred woods would be osage and cocobolo for riser woods and bamboo for limb woods.

[Lost Creek Bows]

Thanks for your input Lefty,just how TALL are you by the way???? Doesn't make you odd, just unusaul,Ha-Ha!!!!! Good choices on your wood combos, I have some beautiful osage. Chad

[kevgsp]

I have wanted to try a shorter bow and all of those look real nice.  I like #3 the best, cause I gotta have a leather grip and I really like bocote limbs!

How long is your grip... might be the graphics on your site but thet seem a tad small.  But then I got big mits

[Lost Creek Bows]

kevgsp,my grips are usually customed to fit the customer, I do make a smaller grip for most, as most people who order from me like a pistol-like grip that they can fit their hand around perfectly,if your interested I'll measure the grip on #3,and a leather grip can be put on any bow I make if requested. Chad

[Lost Creek Bows]

The Grip on bow #3 is 4 inch top to bottom. It also measures  5" in at the throat around and 6" in at the palm swell. This is my smaller grip. If I had a big hand I would go for the charcol riser with beautiful grain osage. Lefty are you coming to the trad shoot in Ottumwa this weekend. I will be there if you are stop by the booth and shot one of the bows.  Thanks Chad

[30coupe]

I'm kind of partial to walnut diamondwood risers; both of my Kanatis are walnut diamondwood, but man that cocobolo diamondwood on #5 sure is pretty. As you can probably guess from my signature, I like 58" bows in the 45-55# range.

You make some fine looking bows, Chad.    

[Jedimaster]

Really like the charcoal dymondwood bow!  If I had the money that one would be making the trip to Mississippi.  60" is as long as I would want in a hunting bow.  I like them a little shorter but I shoot the longer ones better so 58" is my compromise.  I think most of the guys I shoot with would feel similarly with a range of 58-62". As for weight, we all stay in the 45-55@28" range; young and old large and small.

[Lefty]

Chad, I'm 5'10" tall is all.  Are you going to Wapello Chief's this weekend?  We have plans Saturday, but are going to try and make it Sunday morning.

[Lost Creek Bows]

Lefty ,I will be there both days with a booth set up. Look forward to seeing you there. Chad

[Shakes.602]

I Like the Looks of #4 & #5 myself. I must have Short Arms because My Officially Measured DrawLength is 27 1/2" so 45 to 50 Lb'ers are what I Like Best.

[Lost Creek Bows]

Shakes, I'm like you I like 58-60 bows and 48-55 lbs I also draw 27 1/2. I like #4 the best the osage is nice and a bamboo core don't hurt. Thanks Chad

[Builder]

I shot Chad's 56" Bow at the Coon Rapids shoot. I really didn't believe you would not get some stacking out to 28", even a friend who draws 29" shot the 56" bow and said he didn't get any stacking. I own a 58" and it is an incredible bow.

[Lost Creek Bows]

Hey Guys ,thanks for all the kind words on the bows. I'm happy to see that people are liking them as much as I do. I have worked very hard at getting them to this point and I must say I'm very happy with them, and I think that you have to build what you like and enjoy shooting youself. Its hard to sell a bow if your not happy with it, rather it be looks or grip or quietness or what ever it may be. I'm very happy with this bow and I think alot of others will be too once they get it in their hands. Thanks Chad

[New Wood]

Hey Chad,

I was parked across from you at Coon Rapids, NewWood Longbows.  I'm from Merill, Wi., RER country and that is something I am learning as I get started in this business.  Folks in our part of the country seem to like the lighter weight bows.  The first bunch I made were mostly in the low 50's and everybody was asking i I something in the mid 40's.  Kevin Termaat says he sells tons of bows in that weight range.  

Anyway, your bows look great and it was nice to meet you at Coon Rapids.  Next year throw a tent in the Blazer and you can hang out with the rest of us happy campers and tell stories till midnight!

Take care and good luck

Chris Hartwig

[Lost Creek Bows]

Thanks, Chris after two nights in the American Inn on bad beds and $120 a night, I will be in the tent for sure. Thanks for the compliments on the bows and look forward to next year. Chad