Well, my first one took a dump on me. Lifted a splinter where the riser was, picture below. So I started over with the same wood combination but decided to go with a bending handle. I've made several of these bows, but this is my best so far, I think. It's a bit overweight for the trade, but I've already brought it down quite a bit and it's shooting SUPER. It's 67" and easily 60#, hick/ipe with buffallo tips. Time to finish it up and put it in the mail, no time to spare!