Thank you for your comments, guys!
So, I'm curious: What is the prospect for longevity with a bow like this? Is it going to last as long as a clean stave bow would, or is all that character going to get the best of if after a while? I hope it's a life-time shooter. Sure is pretty.
To be true, I was a bit anxious on this one, so I kept the drawweight low. Not because of the big hole, but the heavy changing crown causing exceptional stress on some portions on the belly. Also the dead wood, it's only an estimation how healthy the structure is inside.
I shot this bow - and I have a good feeling, it is snappy and holds the unbraced profile, which is a good sign.
