bamboo or hickory backing for brazilian wallnut bow also called EPE ?
what would be the best backing for the bow? heres a link to the site im buying the bow off http://216.119.68.89/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=230
please help
thanks
i have a hickory bow im quite satisfyed with, i like the durability and look of the boo and it has great memory, a friend of mine used sinew and topped it with rattlesnake, strong pull and great looking but i would fear scratches while in the brush.
SWC Bamboo backed osage longbow
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Bamboo Backed Reflex-Deflex Longbow $299.00 Design: These unique, one-of-a-kind Reflex/Deflex longbows are made with a bamboo backing and belly. The belly bamboo has been carbonized which increases the stiffness of bamboo and increases cast. “It looks pretty awesome also!” Each one is about 66″ inches tip-to-tip and draws between 50-55#’s at 28″. Bow Core: The bow core is multiple laminates of tapered IPE (Brazilian Walnut), Osage Or… |
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Bamboo Backing Strip Longbows Woodbows $25.00 These backing strips are used to make bamboo backed bows. Typically they are used to back Osage Orange, Hickory, Ash. Maple and many other bow core woods. These are meant for all wooden traditional bows, Longbows and recurves…. |
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Osage Orange laminations tappered for making Longbows $35.00 These laminations are used to create your own longbow. I use three pairs with bamboo backing and bellies to make about a 50 # longbow. I can up the weight (thickness) as needed…. |