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Author Topic: Surprise selfbow gift!  (Read 482 times)

Offline snag

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Surprise selfbow gift!
« on: March 23, 2015, 10:44:00 AM »
I had gifted some staves to a gifted selfbow builder. Carson, Echo Archery, has inspired and taught others how to enjoy the thrill of taking a piece of a tree and making a bow that you can shoot. Of course Carson has taken this to the highest level as some of you have seen. Well the other day he handed me a bow sock with a bow it it. I had thought it was one of his latest creations and, as he knows, I always look forward to holding and inspecting the lines and curves of a fine selfbow. I stripped off the sock to see a fine yew bow. I looked at the horn nocks, the even and gradual slope of the fades, the shape and feel of the handle...and then to my surprise the burned in words...."Custom for David Lawson"...What?! I was shocked. I took this bow into the foothills yesterday and spent time with a good friend stump shooting. This bow settles into my hand perfectly and it launches an arrow with accuracy and authority. Thank you Carson. This has brought me much joy. Each time I bring it into the woods I will think of where this yew came from and who built it.  
 
 
 

(I think I know someone who can build some arrows for this bow...    ;)  )
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Offline Matty

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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2015, 10:45:00 AM »
No joke! That sucker is gorgeous!

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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2015, 11:21:00 AM »
That's a beauty.   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2015, 11:31:00 AM »
Beautiful!
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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2015, 11:37:00 AM »
WOW Beautiful bow David, Congrats!
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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2015, 11:48:00 AM »
Very nice bow, and a very nice gesture on behalf of the bowyer. What a cool thing to do...   :clapper:    :clapper:

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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2015, 12:18:00 PM »
Awesome friend to friend gift.  


What a beauty of a bow.  Made me go to his website and check things out. Some day I will own a selfbow.
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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2015, 12:30:00 PM »
Beautiful bow!!

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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2015, 12:56:00 PM »
Fine looking bow - same type of bow I hope to make out of some ash here on our land.
How long is your bow?

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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2015, 01:15:00 PM »
Thats a beauty!
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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2015, 01:31:00 PM »
Carson has become a fine bowyer.He is a great example of the high quality of tradition in the region.He seems to be liking the Pyramid style of bow these days.

Congratulations.
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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2015, 01:56:00 PM »
Great looking bow!
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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2015, 02:13:00 PM »
A beautiful bow and a heart-warming story.

Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2015, 02:42:00 PM »
Sweet rig David! Good on ya' Carson!

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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2015, 02:42:00 PM »
Looks like a very high quality bow, congrats on your awesome gift.

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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #15 on: March 23, 2015, 02:51:00 PM »
Very classy!
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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #16 on: March 23, 2015, 05:40:00 PM »
Wow
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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #17 on: March 23, 2015, 06:06:00 PM »
That is cool! Some of your arrows should look awesome flying from that bow!

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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #18 on: March 23, 2015, 08:44:00 PM »
Nothing prettier than a new yew selfbow, very nice.
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Re: Surprise selfbow gift!
« Reply #19 on: March 23, 2015, 09:31:00 PM »
Very cool!
Well deserved, I'm sure...  :archer2:

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