so I have a bow in my possession made of orange gold...
its just a wee bit short.
45" NTN. Upper limb has nearly 2" of deflex. Bottom limb had 1" reflex, which was removed with heat to 1/2 inch deflex.
It was made from a stave under 3" in diameter.
That had sat in a creek for nearly 10 years.
stiff handle.
20" draw- almost 50#.
I love this thing.
It is one heck of a rocket launcher.
It is def my new flight bow.
There were 2 deep checks down the back, which went in 4 rings.
I just left them, as I had to take off the outer 3 rings... as if there was an outer ring... maybe of mud, algae, and moss....
lol