I have mixed feelings about announcing this item...but I have decided to go ahead and do so simply because I like it...and my enthusiasm is what has motivated me to post it. My reservation is because the production of these bows will be very limited due to the cost of materials and time needed to make it the way I think it should be made...which is with the same detail one gets in an adult bow...but, I am going to do what I can to make them on a limited basis. I haven't decided on a firm price yet for this model, but I will do what I can to keep it as reasonable as possible. We will also be offering an adult version of this bow in longer lengths.
Protégé "Little Hunter" - this one is 46" in length, but the model will be available in 44-48". This one is 15#@22, 18#@24". Maximum draw of 24." Ideal for kids ages 5-12 depending on their size...as long as they do not draw over 24".
This particular one has a cocobolo riser with 1/4" phenolic reinforcement and wenge on the palm side...and it has an overlay of bocote on the back side. The limbs are clear glass back and belly with bamboo on the back side and red elm on the belly side. The grip is elk hide and is hand stitched. Tip overlays are phenolic and bocote and this bow comes with a dynaflight97 bowstring and siliencers.
Here is my son (5 years old) drawing the bow to an approximate 15" draw...
Here is my daughter (12 years old) drawing the bow to a 23-24" draw...
Here is my wife drawing the bow to its maximum 24" draw...(Note: that is JUST a reflection on the belly glass by the fadeouts).
The pink one (pink ivory, phenolic, bocote, and wenge in the riser and with bocote limbs with a carbon and edge grain red elm core) is one I made for my daughter. Her's is just under 50" and is 26#@24"...but it isn't finished yet. (I will be finishing her bow and a few of my client's bows this week).
Thanks for looking.