[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Kanati by JK Traditions #15189

I guess I better pack my bags – sounds like I’m going on a guilt trip! Haha…

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in reply to: Kanati by JK Traditions #15078

dwcphoto wrote: Smith, that’s a beauty. I generally don’t like the striped risers, but this one is really nice. What do you call this style of bow with the more triangular shape when strung? Thanks for posting the photos. Heck of a nice present. I hope you have a late season to use it. peace, dwc

Thanks! As far as the name for that shape, I’ve heard them referred to as “angular” bows. Very similar in strung shape to the Egyptian chariot bows (which you can see in the “Historic R/D” thread).

Unfortunately, my season is over, but I’m already looking forward to spring…8)

Doc Nock wrote: Jason does make a pretty bow! I love the profile of those shorter ones. I was “gifted” a 56″ Lost Creek once…also neat and shoots with authority.

However, My wrists ache just LOOKING at a low wrist riser like that… my misfortune, but it’s reality. I can shoot maybe 3 decent shots out of one like that and them I’m toast!

Thanks, Doc. Do you still have that Lost Creek? If so, I’d be happy to take it off your hands! 😀

Berniebac wrote: Now that is a pretty bow. I love walnut and used it often when I was making bows. Thanks for posting the photos.

I love walnut as well. I’ve wanted a bow with a walnut riser for some time. The elm limbs make for a nice contrast.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Kanati by JK Traditions #14933

Link: http://jkbows.com/

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in reply to: Merry Xmass to all #14778

Happy Holidays to all my trad bow brethren from the “quiet side” of the Tetons!

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in reply to: What ya got goin? #14775

R2 wrote:

I’d probably have to be hunting along the road to find a flying one.

I usually have the best luck when I can bust up a covey, and mark where they went down. 😉

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #14057

I should just stick to shooting them on the ground. Much easier. 🙄

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in reply to: What ya got goin? #13996

Today’s wonderful archery lesson:

Hitting aerial targets when it’s 26deg. outside is not easy. 8)

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in reply to: Historic Examples of D/R Longbows #13763

David Petersen wrote:

Makes me wonder if a working concept of FOC was at play even then?

Precisely why I get a such a good chuckle when I hear people say that things like FOC and short, r/d longbows are “recent inventions” and not “traditional.” 8)

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in reply to: Historic Examples of D/R Longbows #13761

Dave –

I wondered the same thing about those arrows. For those interested, this is a great link to more information about Lakota bows, and some insightful observations taken from a large, existing collection of their archery artifacts:

http://groups.creighton.edu/sfmission/museum/exhibits/bowsandarrows/signatures.html

On the subject of arrows (from the above):

“The Buechel collection has several sets of metal-tipped, bone-tipped and blunt arrows. Either three-fletched or two-fletched, using soft feathers sometimes dyed in different colors, most arrows are in the 22-23 inch range, with some a little longer…”

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in reply to: A different kind of pay-to-play hunting #13715

Berniebac wrote:

I think you simply have to look to Europe to see where this is going to lead. You can hunt if you have the money. You can hunt if you can find a piece of property to hunt on.

This bears repeating, and I wish all Americans could grasp this. When you haven’t seen what things are like “over there” – in terms of the lack of wild, public land and the extreme elitism of hunting and fishing in many parts of Europe, then it’s easy to take what we have in North America for granted, and to not see the warning signs of where this is all headed.

The irony of becoming more and more like the place that many of our forefathers couldn’t wait to escape from, is something I ponder a fair bit these days…

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Work Sharp Sharpener for broadheads #13633

I’m a big fan of the KME sharpener for my broadheads, and then a leather strop. Simple and quick.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Historic Examples of D/R Longbows #12834

A cool little video on the Egyptian r/d longbow and early composite bow-making materials:

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Historic Examples of D/R Longbows #12830

A Lakota longbow from the Peabody Museum:

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in reply to: What type of arrow? #12451

Steve Graf wrote: Now, Mr. Hammer, the guy said he had a 62 inch 40# recurve in his message. You must have had a beer already 😆

There are pitfalls in the pursuit of hoppiness…

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in reply to: What type of arrow? #11698

Johnnyb63114 wrote: Should I go for wood or carbon shafts?

At the end of the day, carbon is the most ‘traditional’ material there is. We wouldn’t have much else without it. 😉

Do I want more flex out of the arrow so that it stabilizes more quickly or is it the more ridged the more quickly it stabilizes.

You know what they say about opinions, but I would recommend going with carbon for starting out, both for ease of tuning and for durability.

As far as “flex” goes, this is essentially what arrow “spine” refers to. The amount of spine you will need is going to depend on a number of factors, including the shelf cut of your bow, how much weight you’re shooting up front, etc.

I know it can all sound confusing when you’re starting out, but if you can give us an idea of the bow you are shooting, poundage, point weight, etc. we can probably help you narrow it down more easily.

And welcome to the forum!

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