[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Surewood Shafts #56407

Steve Graf wrote:

I haven’t tried the parallel shafts. I just started right off with the tapered shafts. How you like the parallel shafts?

They fly great. I know tapering improves recovery from paradox, but these fly so well as they are, that I’m not sure how tapering would noticeably improve them.

Here are my specs:

28.5″ BOP

60/65 spine

190 gr. head

3 x 4″ fletch, slight offset

I tend to keep my arrows simple – I just did 4 coats of Wipe-On Poly and called it good. Though I might play around with some color on the next batch for improved visibility.

Spikebuck – you bet. I would order from Bob again without hesitation. In fact, I probably will again soon, with stumping season just starting…:wink:

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Toelke "Super D" #56398

Steve Graf wrote: sure is perty! Fast? How fast? Numbers please…

Steve –

I don’t have specific numbers, since I don’t own a chrono. I know everyone tends to say that their bow is “fast,” but for an ASL with mild backset, it’s the quickest one I’ve shot. Certainly quick enough to deliver a 585 gr. arrow with all the authority it would need for anything I would hunt, with the possible exception of elk.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Toelke "Super D" #55938

Thanks, folks. It’s hard to describe what a joy this bow is to shoot, but I would highly recommend getting your hands on one, if this is the type of longbow that floats your boat. And if you’re considering any other Toelke model in general, don’t hesitate – they are great folks to deal with

Ralph – let me know which one you’d like me to send you, as long as it’s not one of my ASLs.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Just what the doctor ordered: "One Hundred Days" by Don Thomas #55904

The new “Backcountry” feature of the mag does more than just dispence practical advice, in my opinion – it helps keep the flame flickering for those of us who yearn to wander off into big, truly wild country with a simple bow in hand, whether that yearning is out our back door, or a distant dream for that “hunt of a lifetime.” Without that yearning, I believe some important part of our hunter-soul would be lost.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: New Dwyer Endeavor #53461

Great looking bow – congrats!

There seem to be a lot of misconceptions floating around these days about the supposed shortcomings/limitations of short bows – that they stack, they don’t accommodate longer draw lengths, etc. Yet there are plenty of short hybrid bows being made today that contradict those assumptions.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: New digital format is a winner! #51442

Thanks for the reminder – I’ve been so busy this week I totally forgot it’s now available.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #51421

Fine looking bows Cameron and John!

I finished building up my Surewoods the other night, and finally got a chance to shoot them – they fly great and I’ve never shot a quieter arrow.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #44516

A dozen fresh Surewood shafts, straightened and clear-coated, ready for dressing:

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Signs of Spring #43465

While we’re on this topic, I’ve always wanted to do a “float in, float out” type of hunt. Either down a river, crossing a lake to access some otherwise hard to access country, etc. I need to make that happen sooner than later…

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Practicing the "Cold Shot" #43063

Good shootin’ Ralph!

I really like your new quote as well.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Horse elk hunt: #42460

Cleland –

My response to your question from the previous thread:

https://www.tradbow.com/members/cfmbb/messages.cfm?threadid=ACCB2902-1422-1DE9-ED55DB8BE6CF2870&page=2

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Practicing the "Cold Shot" #42157

Today’s Cold Shot:

24 yards

Robertson ‘Primal Styk’ – #52 @ 28″

Arrow – 550gr. GT Trad 5575

Now if I could just do that every time…:wink:

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Stone Arrowheads #41930

Not since last Fall, when I found this battered little head while bird hunting at the n. end of our valley:

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Signs of Spring #41816

Highs in the 40’s, alternating between rain and snow….yup, it’s definitely Spring in Teton Valley. 😉

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Ausjim sitrep #40583

Thanks for the update, Mike! Good to hear that Jim is doing well. I miss his insights and wit as well. There will always be a prime spot at the campfire saved for him.

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