Opinions of Ash as a core wood

[RRock]

Never shoot a bow with Ash as a core wood, looking for your opinions. The bow is a long bow if that helps.

Thanks.

[AdamH]

I've talked to a number of "High End" Bowyers who use Ash alot with Great Results ... I really doubt it matters much, It's 99% design of the Bow, not so much the woods {or grass} used, but you probably already knew this ...

[RRock]

AdamH, I agree with what you said. However, I do believe you can "feel" the difference when pulling a bow back. As an example, I don't at all care for "feel" of bows having Rock Hard Maple as a core. Maybe it's just me.

[leftyfred]

Some big name bowyers use ash frequently.  Roy Hall and Dave Dwyer are both ash fans.  I like it also, I would consider the "feel" to be that of red elm.  Doesn't load up fast, but gradually.  Lots of follow through.  LF