[brentona]

Howdy, All!

Been a while since I’ve been around.
I am looking for conversation dedicated to barebow’s whether they be long, flat, or any of the shorter variants. Last I was around, I was heavy into Asiatic Recurves. Hope all is well!

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[Grantmac]

You're about to learn that barebow doesn't mean what you think it does.

 

[brentona]

You're about to learn that barebow doesn't mean what you think it does.

Haha ok fair enough,
Stickbow


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[brentona]

And it’s like a curtain rising when you remember the proper term!

SELFbow.

wipes sweat from brow


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[Jim Casto Jr]

In the video, it looks like you're shooting a self bow. If you're wanting to talk more about self bows, we've got a guy here that can absolutely wear you out.

He's really in to that. He goes by the handle HedgeHunter. If he doesn't come along soon you might want to get in touch with him.

 

[brentona]

In the video, it looks like you're shooting a self bow. If you're wanting to talk more about self bows, we've got a guy here that can absolutely wear you out.

He's really in to that. He goes by the handle HedgeHunter. If he doesn't come along soon you might want to get in touch with him.

Thank you, kind sir! I’m sternly interested to learn about modern bowyers of the selfbow. I know of a handful, but my Google skills are lacking. Love to learn more on the subject. Coming off of a four year binge into Gao Ying Chinese archery from 1637. So I ate, slept, and breathed thumbrings, bamboo laminate and horn bows.

I find myself reaching for my older Hickory Flatbow anymore.


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[Jim Casto Jr]

You might be able to edit the title to your thread to: "Self Bow Specifically." I know you can do that in the classifieds.

 

[Bowmania]

Isn't a bare bow something like a bare shaft???

Bowmania

 

[GreenArrow64]

Glad to have the company, I am on the selfbow kick myself. Guys like Eric Krewson, Bob Barnes, Manny Padroni are a few of the best. There are many more and for myself I love the simple elegance of an Osage selfbow.

 

[HedgeHunter]

Eric dont build any more. Arvin weaver, Pappy, Ed Bowed K, PA Steve, Badger, west coast guys, lots of great Euro builders. I know the guy hanging out this tree a little bit.

That Bow Crucible shot the highest score ever tecorded in 24yrs of Tennessee Classic’s in 2022.

HH~

 

[Jim Casto Jr]

Just how well do you know that guy, Shawn?

 

[HedgeHunter]

Seen his reflection in the bottom of a canteen cup in a patrol bases for alotta years.

HH~

 

[karstic]

Clay Hayes and the Hunt Primitive guy have real nice YouTube channels with details on this and related topics.

 

[brentona]

Thanks for the replies, all.

HH, that bow looks wonderful, I’d like to see a full size shot of it if you have it, no pressure, though.

I think an Osage would be the best wood for my application, currently shooting a Hickory.
I’m getting to a point in my life where I just want a single, excellent example, of each hobby I pursue. I’m not currently ready to purchase a new bow, but the foreknowledge on the subject going in is a wise endeavor.

I’d love the opportunity to read discussions on the subject further.

YouTube on the subject is a tool I’ve used well in the past. Watched some from both you mentioned there. The nitty gritty details you get from people though, that’s the real gold. Especially that of a retired generation. I’m 31 myself, but most of my good friends are retired. I’ve found you learn a lot more listening to those that have done.


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[stevelong]

Have you been to the DIY projects forum on here and the sub-forums? Shawn has a bunch of GOOD stuff in there, as do others, on selfbows.

 

[brentona]

Have you been to the DIY projects forum on here and the sub-forums? Shawn has a bunch of GOOD stuff in there, as do others, on selfbows.

When I’m able to surf the web a while, I’m going to go to HH’s user and look at his created threads. Thanks so much again guys.


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[Sam Dunham]

Seen his reflection in the bottom of a canteen cup in a patrol base for for alotta years.

HH~

My Buddy for years

 

[Rgpointer82]

Tomorrow I’ll post some pics of my self now. 67” 63# @28” yew longbow… it’s whisper silent and shoots like a dream. Straighter, easier and quieter than any recurve I have. I’m working w/ my uncle whose made them for 40 years. Gotta learn everything he knows before he’s gone.

 

[T Longstreet]

Get these books it’s all the info you will need

 

[Rgpointer82]

Tomorrow I’ll post some pics of my self now. 67” 63# @28” yew longbow… it’s whisper silent and shoots like a dream. Straighter, easier and quieter than any recurve I have. I’m working w/ my uncle whose made them for 40 years. Gotta learn everything he knows before he’s gone.