If you made a wood bow by yourself, it is a Self Bow.    That is what I thought it meant when I first started.  

Sigmazxcs,

I think your not only right about second looks, but as well it being different.

Had I built this layup in the standard one piece design I doubt most would even give it a second look.

As for the build-along??? Just think of it as the same layup as a standard three piece, but leaving the glass out.

Really I could care less if it ever fell into any catagory at tournaments. When I finish it, if I decide to shoot it at a tournament I'll just say put me where you want and I'll write a "BIG O" on the card and go have fun.

I started this thread to see how everyone felt about it. Who knows,, this might perk alittle interest in a new style bow.

That, and a chance to show off my first attempt at making a Pierce Point Riser.    

Troy

Great looking bow, Troy no matter how it may be classified. And my score cards are always loaded with zeros:)

Nice bow. You can shoot it around here in NH in most shoots. It is a composite bow since it has  several layers and not a self bow. Jawge

Roy,

One of these days I'm gonna have to venture over your way to a tournament. I think shooting a round with you would be a hoot!!!

Troy

Sounds like a plan:)

I think you're pretty darn right about it Troy!
Maybe it's just my obsession with 3 piece bows. Can't resist them even though I haven't owned a bow, nor built one.
Just looking for the chance (and money) to build my own bow after almost half a year researching! I'd probably be the only person mad enough in my country to contemplate building a bow.

Nice pierce points too! Somehow, the bow feels like its freshly assembled out of the box from IKEA. I love the profile of the limbs man!

-- Aaron

Uh ah!!! He didn't just say it looked like a box store bow???          

I wish it is Troy! Then I can get my hands on 'em purty little thing!
It's just simple, it's like IKEA's version of a trad bow. Looks good, performs well and as simplified as it can be. Just like how I'd like a bow.
I envy you bowyers. Bowyering is a privilege to me.

-- Aaron