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Title: Treasure from the attic
Post by: Hipshot on February 08, 2012, 12:31:00 PM

Or, all that junk, as my wife calls it LOL.

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Title: Re: Treasure from the attic
Post by: reddogge on February 08, 2012, 01:43:00 PM

Is there a story behind them?

Title: Re: Treasure from the attic
Post by: Hipshot on February 08, 2012, 02:48:00 PM

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Is there a story behind them?

 

I got most of then over the years at yard sales and flea markets and just stached them away with the thought of getting back into traditional archery at some point in the future. I started archery as a kid in the 50's and stayed with it for many years but drifted away. Now I'm shooting again and decided to to put these to use again. I've had new strings made for most of them. I've also got a 68 Bear Super Kokiak that's my favorite, I'm having a string made for it.

Title: Re: Treasure from the attic
Post by: Whip on February 08, 2012, 08:04:00 PM

That's a nice stash for sure!
Welcome home!

Title: Re: Treasure from the attic
Post by: Hipshot on February 08, 2012, 10:18:00 PM

Thanks Joe

Title: Re: Treasure from the attic
Post by: Blackhawk on February 09, 2012, 11:01:00 AM

Nice collection.

Keep in mind that an attic MAY not really be the ideal spot for storage of bows. Even here in the mild NW summers, my attic can get really warm.  Excessive heat can play havoc with some old bows, and your collection looks like it's worth keeping.

Title: Re: Treasure from the attic
Post by: Hipshot on February 09, 2012, 02:00:00 PM

Thanks for the heads up Lon, I'll keep them down stairs from now on. I don't have much space in the small house I'm in but I'll find room.

Title: Re: Treasure from the attic
Post by: njloco on February 09, 2012, 08:33:00 PM

Nice bows.

What part of NJ are you from ?

Title: Re: Treasure from the attic
Post by: Hipshot on February 10, 2012, 08:18:00 AM

I'm in South Jersey not far from the Deptford Mall.