My new 64" stringfollow from Art Graham. 51#@26" maple riser with 4 maple core lams and brown glass.

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Very nice!

Received a new to me ASL today, it an American Styk from St. Patrick Lake longbows! 68" 43@28" gray glass front and back, babinga riser. Shoots well !!

Great looking bow mate.

I just put a deposit on a 'Pacific Styk' from St Patrick Lake Longbows. Very keen! Haven't decided on all the options yet but I imagine 50# @ 26.5in, 66 inches long, straight or dished grip, clear glass (to show off the yew limb cores    ) with a darker riser wood and black leather. Can't wait!

I love my current ASL (Norseman Chieftain) and I can shoot it well but I get tired fairly quickly with it so I wanted something I could shoot all day so I get to enjoy the Hill-style of bow even more.

Ronw I'm glad you bought that as it was so tempting when it was in classifieds. Can you take pics of the gray glass when ya have some time. Really curious about how it looks.

A couple of photos I took of my Norseman Chieftain yesterday.

New Northern Mist Shelton.  . I shot my previous bow for a second and put it on the rack. Shelton is serious quality.

McBroom SF.  Spalted mango maybe?

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I anyone making bamboo backed bows for sale anymore? Thanks

Dave Miller still makes them, but it is a long build time.  You may also want to check out Huntworthy Productions.

I just got this Sage from Dave Miller
Bamboo backed Osage. Love it.

Happy Birthday Howard Hill. 

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Quote from: Yooper-traveler on November 11, 2021, 05:34:53 PM
McBroom SF.  Spalted mango maybe?

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That's a real beauty Tony...likin' the hat too     Deno

Happy Birthday!

Amen Deno!

My Brown Glassed NM American TD "Nutty Buddy". Seems like this thread has been mostly show and tell so I'll contribute.   

This post is NOT helping me at all yes I think the Hill bug has bitten me I got a couple of Yellowstone Longbows might have Rich build me and Old timer.

It has been written that some legends of the longbow considered recurves and short bows to be unforgiving and touchy, while the ASL was regarded as more forgiving and stable.

Much has been discussed and debated about these statements.

Recently, I have also realized that the ASL is a unfiltered truth teller.  If you listen to the bow it will tell you the flaws in your form. Especially without extra silencers, locator grip, and leather side plate. This can help you diagnose and fix those items quickly and really helps make you a better shot with any bow.

After toying with other types and going back to the Longbow, I realized that despite the terrible arrow flight resulting from my poor form that other bows were hiding from me, those arrows still grouped together likely as a result of the reduction in finger pinch and increased angles that have been discussed elsewhere at length. 

So after some reflection I think this is why the classic ASL gets my nod as more forgiving despite it's unbridled truth of my flaws. 

Curious what other folks thoughts are on the subject?

I would agree with you Greg.  I struggle with getting a clean release every time, and my ASL's seem to be more forgiving of that.  I have a hot rod A&H hybrid longbow that is a tack driver if I do my part, but it sure shows my flaws if my form isn't up to par.  Plus ASL's just look cool!

my new Sprague from Steve at Northern Mist! 64 inches #74@26 Northern Mist Green glass, maple and bamboo limbs and riser absolutely love it!!!!