I have been reading Tradgang for a while now and I guess it is time for me to contribute! Who doesn't like to see a new bow anyways?
I ordered a bow from Roy Hall (Navajo Bows) last year. I am only 30 minutes from Henderson, so I stopped by while I was traveling through on business.
First, let me say that his customer service is awesome! I came in 'to look' and left after shooting 3 different bows with different options. I was talking with him about the different styles in handles, takedowns, weight options, etc. He had a couple of stock bows and let me shoot one. When he talked about a different style, he got a bow out that matched it. Then when we talked about the extra weight of a bowbolt takedown and he brought out another. It took about an hour and a half, but finally got the options I wanted figured out. I asked about the bow I had just shot because it was very close and asked about the price. He said it wasn't for sell, it was his personal bow! Talk about service!! I can't say that he would always do this, but to let someone who just walked into your shop shoot your personal setup shows confidence in your product and a huge commitment to customer satisfaction. I can't say enough about Roy!
So I ordered the bow I wanted: a RH Apache (reflex/deflex longbow) two piece takedown using the bowbolt sytem, 62" 55-60# @28 (I have a 28.5" draw), Bocote limbs with Osage tapers, Micarta handle and tips with Bocote in the grip. I put almost half down to start, with the rest due at pickup.
Then the waiting game.... I was told it would take 2-3 months, but it ended up being 4. I get the call in December from Roy which said the bow weight wouldn't be quite as heavy as I wanted. It ended up being 52#@28. Roy said if that was not acceptable, he would start over. After talking it over with him, he convinced me that it would be plenty for elk (where I ultimately want to be) and I accepted the weight difference. I went and picked it up and she was beautiful!
I have been shooting with her 3-4 times a week since then and have been more impressed than I ever imagined!
I have seen a couple questions asked about Navajo Bows. My suggestion is to call Roy and talk to him. He only works half days most days, so you will probably have to leave a message and get called back.
Ok, now the good stuff!
Topic: New Bow - Navajo Bows (Read 760 times)
