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Author Topic: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender  (Read 807 times)

Offline ejhorstick

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First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« on: October 26, 2014, 05:44:00 PM »
Hi Gang,
I have been a long time follower but this is my first posting. Decided it was long overdue to get in the mix and interacting with fellow traditional archers that may be able to help with my bow-coholism. By help I mostly expect conversation and pictures to make the need to order more of the amazing bows that the current bowyers keep us enraptured by.

On that note, recently got a call from kirk lavender that i'm up next for a bigfoot sasquatch LB. I have to say it was an amazing interaction on the phone going over every last detail of the bow. While on the phone Kirk send pictures to show me wood combinations so I could pick and chose exactly what I wanted. His input was amazing and takes custom to a new level. Kirk was extremely patient with all my questions and ideas and here is what I finally settled on. I'll try to keep the pics flowing as the build progresses.

   

   

Offline PaulDeadringer29

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2014, 08:36:00 PM »
Very cool. Love Kirks bows.

Offline BRITTMAN

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2014, 08:45:00 PM »
Thats going to be a very nice bow , looking forward to seeing the finished product .
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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2014, 11:04:00 PM »
Welcome. Kirk of Bigfoot bows is one of the best,if not the best, bowyer in buisness. You made a very wise choice.
" If wishes were fishes, we would all cast nets".

Offline Piratkey

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2014, 03:33:00 AM »
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Welcome. Kirk of Bigfoot bows is one of the best,if not the best, bowyer in buisness. You made a very wise choice.
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Offline katman

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2014, 07:57:00 PM »
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Originally posted by duncan idaho:
Welcome. Kirk of Bigfoot bows is one of the best,if not the best, bowyer in buisness. You made a very wise choice.
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Love the multitude of pics Kirk sends keeping you appraised of the build. The beginning pics look very good, can't wait to see it progress.
shoot straight shoot often

Offline ejhorstick

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2014, 11:50:00 PM »
A few more pics.

   

   

Offline Flying Dutchman

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2014, 03:47:00 AM »
This is going to be good!   :campfire:
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that string! [/i]                            :rolleyes:              
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SBD strings on all, what else?

Offline ejhorstick

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2014, 11:40:00 PM »
A few more pics. This has been one of the best bow build experiences, Kirk has been keeping the pics coming at every step and keeping me informed of whats happening through email. The only negative is watching a beautiful bow like this shape up makes the waiting that much harder, and man oh man is this bow shaping up to be a beaut, in my humble opinion

 

   

Offline sheepdogreno

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2014, 12:02:00 AM »
I need to look into this guy when I can afford a custom bow!
I'd rather be judged by 12 then carried by 6

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Offline katman

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2014, 06:31:00 PM »
Looking good, what woods are those?
shoot straight shoot often

Offline ejhorstick

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2014, 12:42:00 AM »
Riser is Macassar ebony and the I beam is a curly Babinga. Limbs are a nice Babinga to (future pics)

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2014, 01:26:00 PM »
Here you go Eric.... sorry it took so long to get the rest of these photos for you....

 

 


 

 

Offline billy shipp

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2014, 02:02:00 PM »
They don't come any better than Kirk when you're talking about bowyers or men in general.

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2014, 11:14:00 PM »
Good to see ya posting again Billy!  I haven't seen you around much bro....

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #15 on: November 15, 2014, 11:37:00 PM »
A longbow born from generations of development and master craftsmanship.
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Offline shag08

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #16 on: November 15, 2014, 11:37:00 PM »
Welcome aboard! Kirk is a super nice guy and one heck of a bowyer. When he talks bows, it's like an engineer talking his trade. He knows his stuff. I'm sure you are in for a treat.

Offline ejhorstick

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #17 on: November 16, 2014, 01:25:00 PM »
Here are a few more pics of the finished bow. Now that I had some time to sling some arrows from my first bigfoot sasquatch I feel like I can make a few comments on performance. Basically, I have been completely blown away, this bow excels in every aspect that I take into consideration when measuring up a bow: speed, draw, detectable finger pinch, grip, arrow cast, etc. The sasquatch delivers with stars. I thought about going into some detail or maybe spend some time shooting and doing a side by side longbow comparison but decided against it. In todays market any individual willing to accept the challenge as a professional bowyer makes an excellent product with each individual having stand out features. So instead I want to reflect on the big picture experience from ordering a custom bow from Kirk. From the time my name came up on the list, Kirk was sending pictures and spending time on the phone patiently talking about varying options prior to the build itself, then during the build there was constant communication and photo updates along the way, to finally a finished functional piece of art that could go head to head with any bow on the market...Kirk is simply taking custom bow building to a new level, and I personally like the direction its going.

 Sorry all about the ramble, but I just wanted to get my two cents out about a bow and a bow building experience that I found fun.

     
   
   
   
   

Offline ejhorstick

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #18 on: November 16, 2014, 01:34:00 PM »
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Welcome aboard! Kirk is a super nice guy and one heck of a bowyer. When he talks bows, it's like an engineer talking his trade. He knows his stuff. I'm sure you are in for a treat.
That is for sure. Kirk's knowledge is impressive to say the least. Talking to him is a real treat for anyone with an appreciation for the details that make our stickbows work. I'm waiting for a book release called something like "the science of the ultimate bow".

Offline katman

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Re: First post on tradgang and a call from kirk lavender
« Reply #19 on: November 17, 2014, 07:36:00 AM »
Wowser, that is really nice, enjoy.
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