colmike wrote: Bruce

By the way did you win the lotto or something–kids have shoes?:lol:

Mike

Ha – I wish! It was easy – sold a bow, bought a bow. I call that “revenue neutral.” 8)

And no kids – which definitely makes impulse buying easier.

Ben M. wrote: It’s very, very pretty, Smith. And rather catchy in that the upper limb is integral to the riser instead of the lower. I’ve never seen mango wood before.

Is there a lamination between the antler and the black phenolic on the riser or is that outline just a result of photography?

Thanks, Ben. I had never seen a bow with mango wood before either, but after digging up some photos, I was amazed at how unique and complex the grain can be.

Big Jim’s takedown system is beautiful simplicity – no hinges, pins, etc, just male/female with integral grooves for aligment. It’s rock solid once it’s put together, and you would probably never even know that it is a takedown.

The moose tips do have a black phenolic lam between the antler and the limb wood:

ausjim wrote: So, to be clear, you have a thunder child that’s just a normal one piece, now you have a WHOOOOLE other thunder child that comes apart? How did you ever sell that idea to your lovely wife? Or do you just never have them both in the same room with her at the same time??

All part of the long-term plan, Jim. First, I got her a bow this past winter, and now she’s really gotten into it. That helps.

Then, I simply told her that I had sold a bow and bought another. So in addition to being revenue neutral, it’s also inventory neutral. That helped as well.

Murray wrote: My favorite technique is along the lines of, “Ray left 3 of his bows in my truck tonight. I oughta just keep them for a while, til he remembers.” This also confuses the amount of inventory, and opens up all kinds of avenues for future acquisitions. Also works with guns, flyrods, binoculars, and knives.

I like the way you operate, Murray.

brennanherr wrote: Smithhammer,

That is a really great looking bow….Thanks for sharing and a shooting video would be handy just to see if she performs as well as she looks. 😀

Thanks, Brennan. I’ll see about getting some video, but in the meantime, I can tell you that it throws a heavy arrow with no lack of authority. It’s a tack-driver, assuming I do my part.

colmike wrote:

…Perhaps we can shoot the thunder child then blame our purchase on Bruce:D

Feel free to use my name for whatever blame/enablement is required. 8)

Cameron –

Enjoy the summer with your son at home! And I just checked out your website – good looking bows!

brennanherr wrote:

Smithhammer

I have seen you wearing kuiu gear in your pics. Do you have the chugach jacket by chance? And if so what are your thoughts on it.

Thanks

Brennan

Brennan –

Sorry, I don’t have the Chugach jkt. But I’ve been very happy with the technical pieces I have from Kuiu so far.