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Offline Gordon

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Snake Wrapped Rendezvous Bow
« on: December 07, 2022, 07:34:29 pm »
Here are some photos of a long bow that I recently made for taking to black powder rendezvous events. The bow is carved from Oregon cascade yew. It is 64 inches long and pulls 52# at my draw length of 27”. The tips are made from Tule elk antler sheds that were gifted to me by my hunting buddy who collected them from the California Central Valley. I wanted a bow that would standout a bit, so I did a full rattlesnake wrap on the limbs and handle – I think it turned out cool. Per rendezvous rules the bow is shot off the hand instead of an arrow rest and can be shot either right or left-handed. The bow was finished with Tru-Oil and hand rubbed to give a nice satin finish. I hope you enjoy the photos.





























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Offline superdav95

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Re: Snake Wrapped Rendezvous Bow
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2022, 08:10:57 pm »
Gorgeous bow
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Offline bassman211

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Re: Snake Wrapped Rendezvous Bow
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2022, 08:15:31 pm »
Sharp looking bow along with your clothing, and I can tell you are no spring chicken ,so kudos for pulling 52 lbs. That is inspiring.
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Re: Snake Wrapped Rendezvous Bow
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2022, 08:21:22 pm »
Thanks for the nice comment superdav

bassman, no I suppose I'm not a spring chicken anymore. But I can handle a 50 lbs. bow without much trouble as long as I practice regularly.
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Re: Snake Wrapped Rendezvous Bow
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2022, 09:14:17 pm »
Beautiful bow Gordon as always. Love your work. Pappy
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Offline PaSteve

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Re: Snake Wrapped Rendezvous Bow
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2022, 09:55:29 pm »
Exactly what Pappy said..
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Snake Wrapped Rendezvous Bow
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2022, 11:00:47 pm »
Excellent bow and full kit, Gordon.  :OK
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Re: Snake Wrapped Rendezvous Bow
« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2022, 12:29:22 am »
Thank you Pappy for the nice words.

Thank you Steve.

Thanks Pat. Yep, full regalia.
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Offline Kidder

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Re: Snake Wrapped Rendezvous Bow
« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2022, 12:37:06 am »
What an awesome bow Gordon! I always like looking at your work, and this one is premium as always!
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: Snake Wrapped Rendezvous Bow
« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2022, 03:57:50 am »
Beautiful!
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: Snake Wrapped Rendezvous Bow
« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2022, 06:16:48 am »
Love everything about that one Gordon. Beautiful profiles and finish work.

Thanks for sharing

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Offline dreamcraft_archery

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Re: Snake Wrapped Rendezvous Bow
« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2022, 07:04:57 am »
Excellent work sir! Inspiring work, love it!
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Re: Snake Wrapped Rendezvous Bow
« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2022, 10:07:32 am »
Very nice, as usual, Mr. Ferlitsch. You have always been my "bar".
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Offline WhistlingBadger

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Re: Snake Wrapped Rendezvous Bow
« Reply #13 on: December 08, 2022, 06:12:03 pm »
What a beauty!  Those skins and tip overlays are gorgeous.
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Offline Selfbowman

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Re: Snake Wrapped Rendezvous Bow
« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2022, 07:08:53 pm »
Looks great and enjoy the rendezvous with the bow. Should be a show stopper. Arvin
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