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Title: splintering bamboo
Post by: tim j on June 04, 2009, 09:58:00 PM

Been having problems with bamboo splintering.looking for some good tonkin or madake bamboo? help.

Title: Re: splintering bamboo
Post by: Pat B on June 05, 2009, 09:11:00 AM

Boo for bow backing or arrows?

Title: Re: splintering bamboo
Post by: No-sage on June 05, 2009, 12:35:00 PM

You can get madake from Yumi bows.

You can google them.

Title: Re: splintering bamboo
Post by: 2treks on June 05, 2009, 06:21:00 PM

I carry Madake, and hajduku(sp). It is very good stuff. good luck. Chuck

Title: Re: splintering bamboo
Post by: No-sage on June 05, 2009, 06:56:00 PM

Chuck,

What are you getting for your Madake and Hachiku bamboo backings?

I've used both in my bamboo backed bows and they are the best bamboo's I've used so far. I think I like the Madake better, but the jury is still out.

Thanks,

Keith

Title: Re: splintering bamboo
Post by: drewsbow on June 05, 2009, 09:48:00 PM

I think I like anything Keith makes :notworthy:

Title: Re: splintering bamboo
Post by: Pluck Yew on June 05, 2009, 10:41:00 PM

Yeah, I got my boo from chuck no problems.. great product and service, price is right too!
:bigsmyl:

Shawn...

Title: Re: splintering bamboo
Post by: Pat B on June 05, 2009, 11:25:00 PM

Tim, PM sent
James Parker's Huntworthy Productions (a TG advertiser) also has boo backing strips for sale.

Title: Re: splintering bamboo
Post by: 2treks on June 06, 2009, 11:23:00 AM

Keith, PM sent. $20/ea for the boo. I would love to see a pic of your bows. Thanks Chuck

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