Tried out the new bows today. w./ pics

Nakohe · June 19, 2007, 11:34:00 AM

Well as you know it has been raining and I have not been able to shoot theese bows since my wife brought them the other day. It cleared off and stopped raining last night. I had to try them out in the fog this morning. Pics not that great, but man do I like.

I have always prefered longbows over curves, but after shooting this blacktail, this just might be my new go to bow. I shot the Crow Creek once and it performed as I knew it would, but then I picked up the Blacktail and could not put it down. absolutely the finest shooting bow I have ever shot. It fits my hand perfectly and is so light. It is a true pleasure to shoot.

Nakohe · June 19, 2007, 11:36:00 AM

Note, for 5 bucks you can buy a seat float cushion and they make great targets.LOL

Full Quiver II · June 19, 2007, 11:45:00 AM

Nice shootin' Don! I'm partial to my Widow, but Norm makes a GREAT bow from what I see and hear. I do believe you got a "prize" when you grabbed that one off the internet.

Nakohe · June 19, 2007, 04:42:00 PM

Guys, I can not say enough about this Blacktail. I am totaly blown away. Wish you all could see it upclose and personal. Pics do not do it justice.

sticshooter · June 19, 2007, 05:06:00 PM

Bear ya got a very nice B-tail there. Love the woods.<><

vermonster13 · June 19, 2007, 05:10:00 PM

You know Don, I think you hurt the Crow's feeling's with all the gushing over the Blacktail. Better send her to me until you clear the air and all.

Shakes.602 · June 19, 2007, 05:20:00 PM

That "Bleacher-Butt-Preventer" is a Fine Idea!! Makes Me Wonder How Many Taped Together Would Stop ANY Pass-Through. Thanks For Sharing!!

Nakohe · June 19, 2007, 05:36:00 PM

ROTFLMAO David, Yeah the Crow acted like her feelings were hurt so took her back out a shot a few more.

Frank, the woods are myrtle and wenge and they go perfect together.

Shakes, my wife could not bring my big bag target, so I went to Wally World and looked bor a block target, but they do not have them until August. So I saw the seat and it worked out perfect. A bag of sand for a back stop and only one pass through when I hit the edge.

Donald

knife river · June 19, 2007, 07:35:00 PM

Even in a pea-soup fog, that Blacktail looks good.

Guru · June 19, 2007, 08:03:00 PM

Good for you Don.....them Blacktails are fine bows

Enjoy

Danny Rowan · June 19, 2007, 08:51:00 PM

Dang, Bubba, that is some thick fog. Wonder ya could see the target,LOL. Yep, like I told ya, those Blacktails are "All That". There was one just like yours except a 60" and 58#@28" on another site, I emailed the guy twice but got no answer. Guess he decided to keep it or already sold it. Drat the luck.

Danny

4runr · June 19, 2007, 08:56:00 PM

Nice bow Don!!

dachba · June 19, 2007, 09:03:00 PM

Don, I shoot mainly longbows (selfbows and HH style) but recently picked up a Big East Fedora Jr. from an illustrious (or at least well known) member of this site. I'm beginning to think that a recurve stage is coming on. I love the bow. I've also shot Blacktails and find them to be very strong and smooth shooters. You have a beauty there. If the right Blacktail came along, I would be very tempted...

Dave in Ft. Collins, CO

MJB · June 19, 2007, 10:00:00 PM

Donald,
That bow is gorgeous CONGRATS

What type of wood is the riser made from

Thanks,
Mike

Nakohe · June 20, 2007, 03:39:00 AM

Mike, it is myrtle and wenge. Bamboo limbs with myrtle veineers footed with wenge.

W.Tim · June 20, 2007, 06:45:00 AM

fine looking bow

Pinecone · June 20, 2007, 09:43:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful bow! Congrats, Don!

Claudia

snag · June 20, 2007, 09:50:00 AM

Norm definitely is one of the finest artist/craftsmen around today. I start shooting mine and if I didn't get a little tired and start shaking I think I would be out there all night shooting! But then you get to take it inside and just look at it as a piece of art.