Who makes custom Flatbow?

[Warren Cowen]

Does anybody knows who makes flatbow?

[Gordon martiniuk]

yes Jack Kempf makes a bow called the little Grizzly ,, mine is a good shooter and has a nice pistol grip its a one piece bow and is fairly fast and no hand shock

[sweeney3]

Mahaska makes a flatbow.  I have never shot one, but a lot of folks on here like them.  I think they are very attractive.

[Bjorn]

I have one made by Jay St. Charles-beautiful bow!!

[R. W. Mackey]

Check out Cascade Archery, I'm pretty sure Steve makes one. RW

[snellville-dave]

Check out Flatwoods Custom Bows. They have a facebook page I think that gives contact info. Bowyer is Billy Hudson. I got a one piece 60" 42# @ 28". Dave

[German Dog]

Great Northern bushbow. Not sure if Jerry actually calls it a flatbow. but it's deffiantly not a longbow. Description of bushbow from Great Northern website.....
"The Bushbow is somewhat patterned after the Plains bow of our Native Americans, with a wider and flatter limb measuring 1 1/2" wide at the fadeout and tapering to 9/16" at the string nocks. The deflexed riser is 16" long and measures a sleek 4 3/4" in circumference around the leather handle wrap. The limb tips on the Bushbow have a 4 1/2" power wedge, discreetly inserted within the laminations, which eliminates the need for nock overlays."


Kohannah makes a flatbow too.

[Whip]

Not sure what your criteria is to qualify as a flat bow, but if you are looking for an r/d bow with thin cores and a wide limb don't overlook the Dwyer Defiant.  Dwyer's are a sponsor here, build some great longbows, and are some of the nicest people to deal with you will find.

[Hobow]

Definitely talk to Ted Fry at Raptor Archery, not only does he build traditional unbacked and backed flatbows but he's a sponsor here as well.  I checked out his Raptor Signature flatbow last week and it is smooth and beautiful, as good as it looks in the pictures, they don't do it justice.  I don't think it's up on his site yet but there's a thread about it on Powwow called Raptor Archery sneek peek...

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=111684

[Hobow]

Sorry, sausage fingers, little phone double post...

[Bigriver]

John Mcdonald makes a pretty nice one. It was my favorite Bigriver until he came out with the new rd longbow. I could dig upsome pics if you want them.

[Leland]

I have a 60" Dwyer Defiant thats a great shooting bow,and like Whip said, the Dwyers are great folks.You would'nt be disapointed.
Leland

[Broofinez]

Yellowstone Bows. The renegade flatbow.

[b.glass]

Does anyone have pictures of these bows?

[Molson]

When I think glass flatbow the Great Northern Bushbow and Lil' Creep are what come to mind.  A "D" bow with wide, thin limbs.

[Warren Cowen]

Thanks for the info. I will look them up. Hey Bigriver I would like to see some pics. Thanks.

[Doug S]

One of the best were the Rassmusen (Sp) from Idaho. Not sure if they are made any more.

[JCJ]

Here are some photo's of some flatbows:

Great Northern Bushbow
 
 
 

Big RIver Flatbow
 
 
 

Mike Yancey Selfbow
 
 

Of the three the Great Northern was my favorite.

This design is near ideal as a hunting bow to my way of thinking.

 And, the Great Northern bows have a simple elegance combined with great shooting characteristics.

[Lamey]

Ive owned 1 Great Northern Bush Bow and show 2 or 3 more,  I liked all of them.  Would like to have another someday.

At one time Steve Turray of Northern Mist made a flat "D" shaped bow, not sure if he still does or not.

[J. Oles]

Northern Mist Heron!

I think Steve will still make it on request.

Come to think of it I need to order one!