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in reply to: New to archery #36639

I wasn’t impressed you wanted to buy such a bow. That’s why I warned you. Then someone got all technical about it.

It’s hard to step back from the temptation of technical when someone’s talking points are not even hitting their mark.Meaning – don’t put words in my mouth and expect me to sit there and take it.

I wouldn’t be upset. I would just take it as “discussion”. I didn’t see anyone being disrespectful. Unless you think that every topic in this place is only for discussion where you can’t voice valid opinions or you think you “own a topic” more than another person.

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in reply to: New to archery #35200

I didn’t ask for their loan. I suppose you can take that up with a crafty politician.

Having said that – I’d never buy a bow from them. I guess if there is a fault you’ll have to send it overseas. Besides … Like I said before… The guys building them out of a shop here at home will usually stand behind their product and their entire business is based upon quality craftsmanship, reputation and most importantly customer satisfaction. You can get some of that in a Chinese made bow I can bet my bottom dollar your bow made right here with someone’s hands and tools with personal care will not only resell at a greater value but it will likely shoot better. There’s definitely a good feeling knowing I am supporting a local bowyer who has a vested interest in my sport and who I can call up at the drop of a dime to ask a few questions. I am not sure the Chinese manufacturers care about anything but their money. I can’t say I blame them but there is definitely something to be said about someone who is part of the archery community here where I can trust his personal character.

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in reply to: Long bow #33750

http://sapphirearchery.com

Makes a nice and fast bow.

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in reply to: Bow Wax #33490

I use Tru Oil on my home made bows.

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in reply to: Michigan "Meatout Day" #32943

I eat lots of vegetarians. Gotta take them out.

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in reply to: Eclipse Broadheads #32939

Chad that looked like a great shot. 8)

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in reply to: What's in your pack? #32937

I carry Green Eggs and Ham.

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in reply to: Most Trouble Free Wood Shaft #32728

I think my next experiment will be tonkin cane.

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in reply to: Backpack Hunting Questions #29573

It’s can be tough (and even harder than that depending on terrain). My general rule of thumb – never shoot a bear or deer bigger then 250 lbs running solo in the mountains until late september. Even then – consider my options and location. It’s just too damn hot earlier in the season. Down lower in elevation where it’s warmer it’s also usually closer to the car. I always have an ice chest in the car and even if I spend 2-3 nights out it will have some left to cool meat until I get to the closest supply of ice. I’m not as big as that football player in the pictures above. I had a hard time hauling out a 300 lb bear out of this mountain hole last fall. It took me a week to recover and my back bone was in pain. I showed the spot to my friend a couple of weeks later and he remarked where I bear hunt is just like mountain goat hunting. I’d never shoot an elk up there without help close at hand. For the most part a deer can be chopped up and layed into creeks if need be to keep meat cool. I have done that before.

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in reply to: Wood Arrows???? #29561

I’m looking at getting some Tonkin Cane shafts next. Gotta order when the wife isn’t paying attention to the debit card purchase. 😈

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in reply to: New to archery #29520

Pretty sure most samick bows made of wood are done in a mainland china factory. Circa 2004 – Present.

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in reply to: Looking for advice on draw weight #29455

If you can comfortably draw and shoot 70 lbs then go for it. I have one about that weight and it isn’t as horrible as I thought it would be.

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in reply to: New to archery #29399

I still wound’t personally buy a bow made in China. It sounds to me some people are more interested in discussing the politics or debating whether or not my personal opinion it meets up to their standards. It’s simply a personal decision. My advice I would give to a good friend and therefore I gave it here honestly. Regardless of cell phones, arrows or factories it is the advice I would give.

I would recommend that if you want a good bow buy one from a human being who stands behind their product in the USA or Canada. With the exception of a few European bow makers. If you want a bow made in China then get it by all means. People were shooting great long before ILF limbs. I never used them and continue to shoot just fine. That’s a fact in of itself. I’m not into factory bows either. I’d get one crafted with individual care.

On the politics side of things— and in direct response to Korean arrows:
BTW South Koreans are not commies. They can have my cash for arrows long before the Chinese who continually spy on us.

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in reply to: New to archery #28387

I think it’s made in China. I’d rather buy a bow made in the USA. Other than that I heard it shoots good but isn’t as nice in the details and craftsmanship as a bow which is hand made by a bowyer who relies on his or her reputation for sales.

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in reply to: My first recurve #28353

Thanks fellas.

purehunter, this is a 2nd generation Thunderbird made by Jay St. Charles. Originally Jay’s father made this recurve model in 1953-54. This bow is made from Pacific Yew. I know Jay is making them from Ipe and using other fiberglass colors (brown and black) as well. I’ve been thinking about the Thunderbird for a couple of years. This one somehow landed in my possession – brand new.

Thank you for the comments. I love my little girl. She knows what a bow is but she hasn’t seen them shot yet. I believe she has connected that it brings home the bacon once in a while.

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