bamboo(and where to get it)

[Harrifer]

Okay, obviously I'm talking about large pieces of bamboo. Large enough to back a bow with. Where would I get some of this? Garden centres only seem to sell the little canes of bamboo. By the way I live in Surrey, England if anyone knows any places in the general area.

[Justin Snyder]

I recommend getting it from a bow supplier.  I personally like Pine Hollow, and they are an advertiser in the magazine. http://www.pinehollowlongbows.com/products2.asp?CategoryID=2 Justin

[Harrifer]

I recommend getting it from a bow supplier.  I personally like Pine Hollow, and they are an advertiser in the magazine. http://www.pinehollowlongbows.com/products2.asp?CategoryID=2 Justin

You're suggesting I have 6 foot of bamboo sent across the atlantic? 

[Pat B]

Check your local botanical gardens. Bamboo is renewable so some can be harvested without effecting the life of the plant.    Also, do a google search for boo distributors in your country.    Pat

[Rich Saffold]

PM Mark in England..He lives there , and makes  bamboo backed and self bows..in fact he has one on this page right now..

[Justin Snyder]

Sorry, I forgot about that darn 60" limit.  The cost isn't so bad, but the length restriction is. Justin