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Title: Getting drawn to the dark side of the force....Picture added!
Post by: Frenchymanny on February 03, 2016, 08:28:00 AM
I did it!
There will be a recurve in my stable, when my spot on the list is on!

Funny thing is I did it because I am satisfied with my longbows, go figure!

Let me go a repaint the dog house for when the boss will discover that    :biglaugh:      :shaka:  

F-Manny
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Post by: ron w on February 03, 2016, 08:47:00 AM
It's about time.......   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Frenchymanny on February 03, 2016, 09:26:00 AM
So true Ron!

F-Manny
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Post by: Kingstaken on February 03, 2016, 09:30:00 AM
So the circle of archery continues.
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Post by: ronp on February 03, 2016, 09:38:00 AM
What did you decide on, my Friend?
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Post by: fnshtr on February 03, 2016, 09:56:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by ronp:
What did you decide on, my Friend?
X2
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Post by: on February 03, 2016, 10:01:00 AM
Awesome!

Bisch
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Post by: Shadowhnter on February 03, 2016, 10:06:00 AM
Dark side???? Lol!!! Too funny! Its ok and normal, to own and love both recurve and longbow. I know I do! Welcome to the recurve!
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Post by: ron w on February 03, 2016, 10:15:00 AM
It's got to be one of Big Jim's........   :rolleyes:
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Post by: kat on February 03, 2016, 10:18:00 AM
Welcome to the recurve side. It happens to the best of us.
Now we need you to start shooting from the left side, and the transition will be complete.    :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Frenchymanny on February 03, 2016, 10:21:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by ron w:
It's got to be one of Big Jim's........    :rolleyes:  
Yes  it will be BigJim's Bighorn

Ron you read me like a book   :biglaugh:

F-Manny
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Post by: Frenchymanny on February 03, 2016, 10:22:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by kat:
Welcome to the recurve side. It happens to the best of us.
Now we need you to start shooting from the left side, and the transition will be complete.     :bigsmyl:  
Ken I will take one step at a time!

F-Manny
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Post by: Frenchymanny on February 03, 2016, 10:27:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by ronp:
What did you decide on, my Friend?
My friend shooting a 3D course on Bigjim personal range, I realize that recurves can be silent and fast when I saw the bowyer shooting his bighorn! From there it was easy to want one   :biglaugh:

F-Manny
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Post by: Stump73 on February 03, 2016, 10:45:00 AM
You can't beat BigJim bows.
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Post by: Sam McMichael on February 03, 2016, 10:53:00 AM
Whew! For a minute I thought you meant compound bows. Actually, recurves are only the shaded side of the force, not actually the dark side.
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Post by: kat on February 03, 2016, 10:57:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Sam McMichael:
 Actually, recurves are only the shaded side of the force, not actually the dark side.
:biglaugh:  I like it.
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Post by: joe ashton on February 03, 2016, 11:22:00 AM
You have to sin before you can repent.
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Post by: Tajue17 on February 03, 2016, 11:53:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Sam McMichael:
Whew! For a minute I thought you meant compound bows. Actually, recurves are only the shaded side of the force, not actually the dark side.
this is when it gets a little complicated because if he starts shooting 3 under with a tab and gun barreling those little carbons it becomes more of a chilly mist with a grayish hue    :biglaugh:   only kidding...
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Post by: 58WINTERS on February 03, 2016, 12:53:00 PM
Evil lurks, you must learn to overcome. Change your order.
58
Luck best of
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Post by: atatarpm on February 03, 2016, 07:11:00 PM
What color did you paint the dog house?
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Post by: drewsbow on February 03, 2016, 08:02:00 PM
yeah he needs a new three under tab to go with the new bow
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Post by: Frenchymanny on February 03, 2016, 08:02:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by atatarpm:
What color did you paint the dog house?
White with a white interior    :biglaugh:      :biglaugh:  

It makes the living room look bigger than what it is

F-Manny
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Post by: Frenchymanny on February 03, 2016, 08:29:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by drewsbow:
yeah he needs a new three under tab to go with the new bow
Well I am drawn to the dark side, I am not jumpin' in!
If I shoot 3 under, what excuse would I have left?

  :biglaugh:

F-Manny
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Post by: ron w on February 03, 2016, 09:37:00 PM
I'm still reading the book........   :readit:   I think it said 65-70 pounds at 27" in chapter 2....!!    :goldtooth:
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 04, 2016, 07:48:00 AM
I'm Sorry Manny, I feel ashamed at myself.  I knew if I told Jim to shoot his Bighorn, you would want one, so I informed him of my plan to make you buy a bow.    :readit:    It's good for business for him and gives me an excuse if I ever choose to buy another bow to say "all my friends are getting new bows".

I think Jim has the 3 piece take down riser nailed on both the Bighorn and Buffalo models.

If Mamma Manny gets mad you can blame me.

When are you going to tell us  about your hunt?    :p
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Post by: Frenchymanny on February 04, 2016, 07:53:00 AM
A hunt? That's an excellent idea Charlie   :bigsmyl:    :bigsmyl:    :bigsmyl:    

F-Manny
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Post by: Frenchymanny on April 18, 2016, 07:37:00 AM
quote:
Originally posted by ron w:
I'm still reading the book........    :readit:    I think it said 65-70 pounds at 27" in chapter 2....!!     :archer:    :archer2:    

F-Manny
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Post by: adkmountainken on April 19, 2016, 03:14:00 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO say it aint so!!!!
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Post by: Frenchymanny on April 20, 2016, 07:01:00 AM
:bigsmyl:  

May be not    :campfire:    

F-Manny
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Post by: MnFn on April 20, 2016, 09:24:00 AM
Hmmm,
I was thinking of going the opposite direction.  Every so often I get a desire to learn how to shoot a longbow well.  In the midst of it now. Talked to someone from Oregon last night about it.  Not good.
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Post by: MnFn on April 20, 2016, 09:25:00 AM
Hmmm,
I was thinking of going the opposite direction.  Every so often I get a desire to learn how to shoot a longbow well.  In the midst of it now. Talked to someone from Oregon last night about it.  Not good.
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Post by: njloco on April 20, 2016, 03:44:00 PM
Oh boy !, now it's going to be, decisions, decisions. Can't wait to see what your shooting next time we see each other.
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Post by: GUYZER on April 20, 2016, 07:19:00 PM
(Salut Coureur des Bois),Welcome to the world of recurves.I myself own recurves and longbows.You will find a place for each of them in your heart.

MAY THE SPIRIT OF FRED BEAR GUIDE OUR ARROWS.
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Post by: Longtoke on April 21, 2016, 01:05:00 PM
I have been dreaming of a big jim bow. What kind of wood and specs are you thinking?
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Post by: on April 21, 2016, 01:22:00 PM
If you know you are headed for the dog house, I see two choices. 1. Get a really big dog that likes sleeping under the stars.  2. Get that new curvy bow in a style and weight that either the boss or someone else can pull.  Then you can claim that it is to share.
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Post by: Frenchymanny on April 21, 2016, 01:57:00 PM
Hello Guyzer, neighbour!

Longtoke, I am lucky, I have 4 longbows (hybrids) from BigJim, and they all are made of coccobolo/osage.

For this one, I asked the Big Guy to dress it up and choose the woods!
I am sure I won't be disappointed   :bigsmyl:  

F-Manny
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Post by: Frenchymanny on April 21, 2016, 01:58:00 PM
Pavan, I have a very big dog   :readit:

F-Manny
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Post by: CoachBGriff on April 21, 2016, 10:50:00 PM
I can't wait to see it!
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Post by: Frenchymanny on October 18, 2016, 01:05:00 PM
I am pumped!
I just received the phone call from Big Jim!
Dropped everything and talked bows, recurve vs hybrid...
Great times!
I gave only 2 parameters: Right handed and 60#.

Big Jim just gave me the name of one of the woods: Californian redwood burl!
There will be horn too  :)

  :bigsmyl:    :thumbsup:    :archer:    

One month or so to go!

F-Manny
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Post by: iohkus on October 18, 2016, 09:14:00 PM
The redwood burl sounds intriguing !   :notworthy:
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Post by: BigJim on October 19, 2016, 12:48:00 AM
Dang Frenchman !  California Buckeye burl! If I could only post pictures as well as I could butcher wood.

I'm thinking that would look good with some myrtle burl...or ???? still thinking. Trust me. It will come to me.  :)

BigJIm
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on October 19, 2016, 06:55:00 AM
I trust Jim will have an incredible bow for you Manny,  I cant wait to see it.   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    

Then again, I know it's a  pretty tough task since you gave him a lot of parameters lol.
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Post by: Frenchymanny on October 19, 2016, 08:33:00 AM
Eye candy:

  (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/frenchymanny/Buckeye_zpsroucj89x.jpg) (http://s71.photobucket.com/user/frenchymanny/media/Buckeye_zpsroucj89x.jpg.html)

Can't wait!

It will be an incredible bow, and most important a shooting machine  :)

    :thumbsup:        :campfire:      

F-Manny
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Post by: Stump73 on October 19, 2016, 07:29:00 PM
Can't wait to see it built!
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Post by: Michael Arnette on October 19, 2016, 08:09:00 PM
Hey now!...bows and women should have curves!!
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Post by: Frenchymanny on November 08, 2016, 05:54:00 PM
Eye candy!

The riser in the making

  (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/frenchymanny/24a66b45-f01b-4ddd-8e6f-e060b504f0d8_zpssagpbbbq.jpg) (http://s71.photobucket.com/user/frenchymanny/media/24a66b45-f01b-4ddd-8e6f-e060b504f0d8_zpssagpbbbq.jpg.html)


   :bigsmyl:    

F-Manny
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Post by: DanielB89 on November 08, 2016, 10:17:00 PM
that's as unique as anything i've ever seen.  One thing i've learned about Big Jim is he will never sell an ugly bow, and this just revalidates that point!  

I can't wait to see the whole thing!
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Post by: goingoldskool on November 08, 2016, 11:45:00 PM
Looking pretty awesome!
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Post by: CoachBGriff on November 09, 2016, 01:30:00 AM
Manny...

It's looking pretty beautiful!  

Keep us updated and congrats!
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Post by: trasher on November 09, 2016, 03:57:00 AM
Wow unique!

  :clapper:
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Post by: Frenchymanny on November 09, 2016, 08:05:00 AM
Thank you everybody for the kind words!
I can't wait to shoot that bow, that's for sure!

   :campfire:      

F-Manny