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Author Topic: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***  (Read 792 times)

Offline Ryan Sanpei

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The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« on: November 12, 2014, 09:17:00 PM »
Now for the story...

As many of you already know, I've gone through my fair share of bows.

Whether in the field, at the range or browsing through a traditional bowhunting magazine, there was always one bow that caught my attention.

Funny story too...
When I first started to take traditional bowhunting seriously, my friend let me choose one of his bows out of his collection to borrow. This was the one I chose. I had no clue how to tune properly, so I borrowed his arrows and broadheads too! Lucky for me, we had the same draw length! It's a sneak peek of the type of bow. Harvested my first hog with it too!

         
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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2014, 09:18:00 PM »
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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2014, 09:21:00 PM »
JD Berry Taipan????????


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Offline Ryan Sanpei

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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2014, 09:28:00 PM »
Well this year, I couldn't take it any longer and as Randy and Curt already know, I made a few inquires to them.

Here were the stipulations...

56" longbow
Solid 2 pc system
Reflexed
Built from a "trustworthy" bowyer.

With deer, goat and pig season closing in, delivery time was also a key factor.

I placed an order from a bowyer a few months back, but soon after I kindly declined my "place in line" due to a local offer of a used bow. Well things fell through with the used bow and I was back at square one...
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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2014, 10:16:00 PM »
Is that a reverse handle I see?
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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2014, 10:26:00 PM »
well, those Shrews look similar and would fill the bill. Not certain about the two piece.
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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2014, 10:30:00 PM »
JD Berry Taipan????????


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Offline Ryan Sanpei

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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2014, 10:33:00 PM »
Matt, the bow in the above picture is an older model Shrew. When I first starting taking things seriously with my trad journey, it must've been about 10yrs ago and the bow had some years on it at that point. I can't tell you which model it was and at that point in my journey, I knew nothing about bows. Sorry, I can't give you a guaranteed answer. It does look reversed from the pics, but not sure if it's the angle and trapezoid design?

Yes Chuck, Shrews would fit the bill...

Sorry Craig, not a Taipan...
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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2014, 10:34:00 PM »
I'm thinking a Shrew   :campfire:
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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2014, 10:41:00 PM »
Now let's go back in time...

A few years back, Staci and I attended our first Compton's Traditional Rendezvous. (We are now members of CTB)

   

At Compton's we finally got to meet Chuck and his family.

   

Over the years we managed to stay in touch and chat bows and bowhunting.
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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2014, 10:41:00 PM »
It's always a gas to order a new bow!

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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2014, 10:45:00 PM »
Chuck is a super guy! I met him at Compton a few years ago. Longbow guy now?   :)  I know you're not after his wool  ;)
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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2014, 12:13:00 AM »
I have a "problem" Bisch...     :knothead:  

LOL Steadman!  I may need that wool one day soon!     ;)    May I join the "longbow crew"???   :campfire:
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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2014, 12:36:00 AM »
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Originally posted by S2 Bowstrings:
I have a "problem" Bisch...      :knothead:  

LOL Steadman!  I may need that wool one day soon!      ;)     May I join the "longbow crew"???    :campfire:  
You can only join the "Longbow Crew" if you quit messing around and tell us what you ordered!!!!   :nono:    :nono:    :nono:

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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2014, 12:43:00 AM »
LOL Bisch!!!

I need to drag out my story...

My wife is the only one around here that will talk to me about traditional bowhunting and at times I think even she wants to "tune me out".

stay tuned...    :shaka:
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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #15 on: November 13, 2014, 12:49:00 AM »
Because Chuck is such a humble guy, I never knew...

 

I finally found out because I stumbled upon on his Two Tracks fb page. Chuck from Two Tracks was building the Shrew bows!

I immediately messaged him.  After a lengthy discussion, my hopes were once again up about ordering the "type of bow" that I've always liked!!!
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« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2014, 01:02:00 AM »
In the past I've owned one piece, short, reflexed longbows, but they were a hassle to travel with, especially because I was hunting off island at least once a month if not more.

Knowing that I needed a two piece bow, I've always kept my eye on two piece systems. There was one company that I was aware of that made the type of two piece system that I liked, but the shortest length was 60".

I understood that bow bolt was a proven design, I just personally didn't care for it.

Chuck mentioned that he was working on a two piece design and it was the one I preferred.

   

So that just pushed me over the edge...


56" longbow, reflexed, 2pc and best of all, crafted by Chuck!

A Shrew Longbow, crafted by Chuck Deshler of Two Tracks is what I ordered.
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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #17 on: November 13, 2014, 01:33:00 AM »
Congrats Ryan !!! Shrews are great shooting bows   :thumbsup:  


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Offline Ryan Sanpei

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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2014, 01:45:00 AM »
Mahalo Bill!!!    :shaka:  


Now the wait begins...

The cool part is that I think the current Shrew wait list is about 8-12 weeks. Just in time for my hunting seasons!!!
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Re: The "ONE" Type of Bow I've Always Wanted!!! ***UPDATE PG4***
« Reply #19 on: November 13, 2014, 02:34:00 AM »
You have made a good choice,Chuck is a great guy and an excellent bowyer.
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