I would appreciate your opinion on black ash

[mnviking]

i have been doing some research and discovered that black ash is lighter than white ash and supposedly is more flexible.

any experience with either would be appreciated.

I have some curly ash that is really attractive

[John K]

Tha Black Ash i have used took lots of set, the White Ash on the other hand makes a fine Bow !

[half eye]

mn,
    I'ved used black ash for both bows and is my favorite for arrow shafts. I like it alot. I have had no issues with my short bendy's from it. I will say that if you want really high weight it might not be the best bet, but 50/55 and under and it's pretty good stuff. But that's just one guy'd opinion.
rich

[DavidV]

I've read that people avoided it for tool handles because it was more brittle than white or green ash. Light weight makes it good for arrow shafts though.

[mnviking]

thanks guys
those comments are helpful