[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Thunderchild! #11644

Cameron wrote: Nice choice Bruce! I have been quietly eyeing one of Big Jim’s takedowns. Great looking bow.

BTW – what is the brace height?

Thanks, Cameron. I’ve heard nothing but good things about Jim’s takedown system. A buddy of mine has a Thunderchild takedown on the way right now. At 54″ AMO, I joked with him that when he takes it down, he’ll be able to put the whole setup in his back pocket.

Brace height range on the TC is 7-3/4″ to 8-1/4″ – I have mine set right at 8.”

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #11013

ausjim wrote: …Or heard me and thought “what’s that idiot human doing?” 😉

I get that a lot. 😥

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Thunderchild! #10556

ausjim wrote: Bruce, you should get a photo of your complete harem of curvy girls together. Just to really drive home that dagger of envy you’ve plunged into my poor little spirit 😉

Ha. I recently made a pact with myself that if I bought another bow, I’d sell one as well…so, the ’70 Bear K-Mag is on the auction block. Which only leaves 4 longbows (errr…”hybrids” 🙄 ) and two recurves. Though I have to admit, the recurves have been sitting on the shelf lately, just having too much fun with the others.

wahoo wrote: oh don’t listen to dp you just keep driving that Idaho economy – congrats looks great

I was hoping you’d chime in, Wally.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Thunderchild! #10169

David Petersen wrote: Although I’ve never been a practitioner myself, I sure do understand the worldview that says “We can never own enough bows! Or knives, eh Bruce? 😀

If there’s a limit, Dave, I aim to find it.

And then step right over it. 8)

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: BHA expands again #9912

I’m really glad to see this happen. The more we can push for consistent (and sound) management strategies on both sides of the border, the better off N. American wildlife will be.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Plains Indian arrows #9029

They knew a few things about short, r/d longbows as well…

But wait – I thought these were “newfangled hybrids” and “not traditional longbows?” 8)

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: too much time in the woods? #7738

The beautiful thing is that you could walk right into a bar in Riggins, and I bet no one would look at you twice.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Smithhammer revealed #7736

ausjim wrote: Dave, that appears to be your run of the mill, shaved sasquatch.

If there are two phrases I could have gone to my grave swearing I’d never hear consecutively in the same sentence, it would be “run of the mill” and “shaved sasquatch.”

Thank you for reminding me, Jim, that I should never say “never.”

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Smithhammer revealed #62999

MathewC wrote: it’s the hat…

The photo has clearly been altered.

I wasn’t wearing that hat.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Smithhammer revealed #62611

I can neither confirm nor deny the rumors of my alleged presence at said event.

It could have also been one of my stunt doubles, and that would have been a good weekend to have one…8)

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Archery Library > Online #62119

ausjim wrote: Ralph, I had actually forgotten about the library until I read Bruce’s post and remembered that I had posted about it too … a year ago 😀

Ha. It’s hell gettin’ old. 🙄 😀

Let’s remember to post this again next year…

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: END of 2014 Coues Season #61646

Good on you, for being able to recognize what makes a “good season” even if you never took a shot.

I did some WW guiding a few years back. It was definitely one of the most impactful and rewarding days of guiding I ever had. Thanks for taking the time.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Clay Hayes new book! #61640

Steve – I completely agree with you. I love the tactile experience of holding a book in my hand, the smell of old books, wandering through bookstores, etc.

My previous comments were really just to explain the practical perspective of someone trying to publish and get their words (or the words of others) out there in this day and age. Unfortunately, what people say they want, and what market forces will bear, for anything other than a guaranteed strong-seller, aren’t always the same. Hence the development of alternatives. Which, while they aren’t perfect, are accomplishing the goal of allowing people to produce exciting things in independent ways – this book of Clay’s being a good example.

I like books, but when it comes down to it, I like words and good writing even more, whether its delivered on dead trees, clay tablets or a Kindle. 😉

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: leather grips on longbows #61630

ausjim wrote:

That long contact with the hand to the bow of the low heeled longbow grip obviously requires a bit more control than the quite neat joint of a high wrist into a welcoming recurve riser. I was suddenly and sharply aware of why slippery is not a good thing with a long bow 😉

BINGO.

ausjim wrote:

So, ahh… where’d you get that leather grip from buddy? 😉

Big Jim

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Tim Meigs bows #61616

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