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Title: Red Chavez
Post by: kurtbel5 on March 20, 2009, 12:29:00 PM

I remember hearing about his bows,does anybody have some more info on him.
Came across one and am not sure if I remember how good he was,I thought I recall some pretty high compliments on his work.
              Kurt

Title: Re: Red Chavez
Post by: jester on March 20, 2009, 05:07:00 PM

Kurt – have you seen this?

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=057063;p=1#000006

There are some pics in there too, a bit further down.

Title: Re: Red Chavez
Post by: kurtbel5 on March 20, 2009, 06:41:00 PM

Thank you Jester

Thats the model I saw.
Must be good,1 day and its gone.
     Kurt

Title: Re: Red Chavez
Post by: robtattoo on March 20, 2009, 07:07:00 PM

I had one of his 2-piece longbows. Absolutely first rate workmanship, smooth, fast & quiet. There was a hint of a 'thump' in the hand, but just enough to let you know what was happening.

Wish I still had it, to be honest.

Title: Re: Red Chavez
Post by: aromakr on March 23, 2009, 11:16:00 AM

Kurt:
Red built bows here in the Bitteroot valley, he is the one that designed the Selway Archery bows (Little shooters) that Gordy Mickens sells.
Bob

Title: Re: Red Chavez
Post by: d. ward on March 23, 2009, 11:53:00 AM

Dang those are some great looking bows.bowdoc

Title: Re: Red Chavez
Post by: kurtbel5 on March 23, 2009, 02:00:00 PM

I saw it for sale in Montana craigslist.
Went back and could not find it.Think it was in Libby.

I really wish I had somebody in my family, buy it for me.

Its only the 2nd,I have seen for sale.

  Beautiful bows