Am continuously interested year after year in what bows will be new for me and for others. I always look forward with much anticipation
to a new experience and like to share in the anticipation of others.
The arrival of a Big Jim Thunderchild and a Black Widow PMA w/carbon limbs can't get here quick enough.
What 2023 new bow plans do others have?
I ordered a 7 Lakes SF Silent Night bow blank. 68in 43@28 , maple and walnut limbs, straight grip, ash riser and black glass. Should be here around July sometime.
This one I just finished up.
Osage belly, purple heart core lam and riser, backed with boo, buffalo horn tip overlays.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbHHStWU8UE
My new to me bow is this 1980s Bear Kodiak Takedown (53#@28") that I got a month ago. I'll be bowhunting with it the 2023 season. I'm still debating to use cedar or aluminum arrows.
I bought a PLX and an A&H on this site during hunting season and have not had a chance to shoot them much. Hoping to take one of them on the upcoming SC pig hunt if I can get them dialed in
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I have a Toelke Pika in the "que" looking forward to a spring fling..... arrow flinging that is.....
I have a Maddog follower extreme on order. I have always wanted one. I figured it was now or never.
I have it narrowed down to 5 different bowyers. It will definitely be a longbow.
I haven't decided yet, but it will most likely be a Toelke Pika or Chinook, or a Black Widow PSR.
These are difficult but fun decisions.
I also have a maddog follower on order. Nothing like waiting till the last minute. Lol
When I win Mike Bolin's Black Widow bow raffle, I'll post a picture here. Until then, you'll just have to imagine it.
Quote from: McDave on February 10, 2023, 08:20:41 PM
When I win Mike Bolin's Black Widow bow raffle, I'll post a picture here. Until then, you'll just have to imagine it.
:biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :clapper: :clapper:
Should be up for a Javaman any time now, gonna try a 50" Elkheart magnum with a bow bolt. I'll probably regret going so short but it'll definitely be different from anything I have.
Received my Caribow Taiga EX about 2 weeks ago, very much liking it. Even thinking i may need to order one of the longbows- an Amisk.
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That's a gorgeous bow Seeker!
My 2022 new bow addition was a Talltines recurve. On the list now for a Big Jim Thunderchild. Unfortunately it will probably be late 23 or early 24 before I receive it. Definitely looking forward to it but not upset to only have the Talltines this coming season. Love shooting that bow. Between those two bows I hope to have it covered and be out of the bow buying business for a while (highly doubtful).
I ordered a 62" Striker Fastback, should be here in May
I think I will get a new bow this year. Need to come down on weight, yup, getting older. 45 ish or so sounds good. Maybe a one piece by Dave Windaur. Been reading about Black Widow and carbon limbs. I really do not need any more bows, ran out of room a long time ago. I pulled a couple out yesterday I had built in the 80's just to monkey around, kick off the dust. But just got that itch for a new bow!
Crooked Stic 62 in. two sets of limbs.
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I ordered a Howard Hill Wesley Special. I'm excited to have a bow tillered to my 31" draw length.
I was shooting a used Dwyer Original, but it blew up on me. It was tillered to 28" and I wonder if five years of pulling it to 31" les to its demise.
I have no plans to buy another bow. I'm down to 5, only 3 of which I would consider hunters.
Great fun for you guys who are still exploring!
I hate that I don't have any more of Brandon Stahl's (Rose Oak) customs.
Happy with my Wild Horse Creek,so will keep my money in my pocket
This was one of the first bows out of my shop this year. It's a two piece Flatliner with carbon backing. This was a special order bow for a long time customer. I rarely build the two pc bows any more.... But Keith wanted something special he could use for 3D competitions, and hunting too.
From the looks of this photo, I believe he's happy with it..... Congrats Keith!
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The link for the build photos is below too.
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https://photos.app.goo.gl/7K8g7MdsLpwQmnFV6