I would still have to give it a try, That is what I look for when looking for snakey staves,problem is
like others have said you just don't know till you try and split it.It could be great and it could be firewood, but on the bright side,Man need fire to,and that would make some fine fire wood if not a bow.
Lot of work ahead to find out but as for me I would have to know.
Pappy