This is a bow I made for loefflerchuck. Chuck has been a huge inspiration for me, and has helped me on many builds, (thanks bud!).
This stave came from a 2.5" diameter branch, was very clean except for some very slight roller coasters that I left in.
I actually started building this bow at last years classic for the self bow challenge, but it needed some heat corrections on the recurves so I set it aside.
It has just 1.5 layers of sinew, not sure how much performance it added but it sure helps to keep the profile.
Its 52" long, 55# at 25", and about 1 1/4" at the widest.
I believe the WDB skins are from Bruce. The snake was a monster, and I think I'll be able to back another 2 narrow bows with it.
The handle is cork and deer hide. I just put about 100 arrows through it yesterday and I really like how it shoots.
I know brace and full draw is not perfect, the top limb leaves the handle at a different angle than the bottom,
the top limb has a small deflex near the hook, and the bottom limb has a small reflex near the hook.
A couple more small deflex bits that really seem amplified on these short bows.
It feels well balanced on the draw, and feels very light in the hand. It weighs 12.8 oz with the handle wrap, which might have something to do with it.
Pictures were taken on Quadra island BC, Cheers!
