[W David McLendon]

in reply to: short longbow recommendation #50351

That’s great, good luck with the upcoming new bow. It’ll keep you mind off the Shrew wait and get you into the business of short longbow hunting.:D

[W David McLendon]

in reply to: short longbow recommendation #49196

Yea me too, I think it was around Feb. 8th last year when I talked to Ron and got on the list.

Dave I see that you have a 54″ SCH, what is your draw length? I have a 56″ one piece and love it but the idea of a takedown 54″ is appealing. A broken down 54 would really pack and travel well.
One thing that I really like about my 56″ is that the riser is solid phenolic. It definitely isn’t as warm and visually appealing as a well figured exotic but the added mass and stability is significant. Likely I’ll go with that on the takedown with a really super extra dull finish.
It’s funny that I have some other bows, some really nice ones but as pretty as the woods are in them nothing appeals to me like the humble simplicity of the Shrew. Everything that is required of a hunting bow and nothing more.

[W David McLendon]

in reply to: short longbow recommendation #48018

I agree that both Gregg and Ron are both top notch. I’m coming up on the build list pretty soon for my second SCH, a take down model. I’m a little concerned right now because I have suffered the same neck neuro ailment as Don Thomas and I am just recently able to draw some of my hunting weight bows again. Kind of put a kink in some of my original plans but getting older is better than not.
Like Dave said, get on the list especially since it doesn’t cost anything. Look for a Shrew in classifieds but be diligent because they usually won’t last more than a day or two which ought to tell you something.
Dave when do you have another book coming out? Your work has done an admirable job of putting words to my feelings, but I am currently read up on your list. That has made me catch up on Paul Shepard, Edward Abbey, revisit Aldo Leopold and even some Emerson.

[W David McLendon]

in reply to: short longbow recommendation #44019

I don’t have any experience with the other short bows so can offer no opinion other than imitation is the sheerest from of flattery, and the Shrew design is what most of the other foward handled short longbows are modeled after.

[W David McLendon]

in reply to: Top 5 Bows #43260

Shrew Classic Hunter
I have one that formerly belonged to Ron LaClair and it has become my number 1 choice for a longbow. Prior to that I would have said one of the BW’s that I used to own, but now for me the short bow is the way to go.

[W David McLendon]

in reply to: short longbow recommendation #42975

I would shop for a Shrew Classic Hunter on some of the various forum classifieds. You will likely find a Shrew that suits you and save yourself some money and waiting time as well.
I have a one piece SCH and it has caused me to sell my other LB’s. I am about three months out on the list for another in takedown.

[W David McLendon]

in reply to: Ipe #41817

Check out http://www.rosewoodarchery.com
Mike Pyeatt is the owner and a great guy to deal with, give him a call.

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