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Title: I took the plunge
Post by: Ollie on January 14, 2008, 06:28:00 PM
NO, not a polar plunge, but after much deliberation and about an hour on the phone with a very nice guy, I ordered a straight rattan grip sheepeater.  :goldtooth:  This will be the first trad bow that I've got that there wasn't "some assembly required".  :D
Title: Re: I took the plunge
Post by: Dirty Bill on January 14, 2008, 06:43:00 PM
All right,good for you.I ordered the recurve riser on mine. I'm excited to see mine.I haven't had a bow custom built since 1988. I only have to wait until about april...   :rolleyes:    :campfire:
Title: Re: I took the plunge
Post by: JBiorn on January 14, 2008, 08:13:00 PM
I shot one with the rattan grip last year and found it to be just a sweetheart to shoot. She is fast and steady.
Title: Re: I took the plunge
Post by: kennym on January 14, 2008, 10:15:00 PM
From the look of em ,I'm bettin you'll love it!!
Title: Re: I took the plunge
Post by: Randy Morin on January 15, 2008, 10:49:00 AM
Your gonna love that little baby Ollie.  You too Dirty.  There isnt a bow out there that I know of that comes close to being a Sheepeater.  It's a real unique little Gem.  Brent really deserves the work too, a real Gem also. Enjoy the anticipation. Randy.
Title: Re: I took the plunge
Post by: allanburden on January 15, 2008, 11:09:00 AM
Be very afraid...I suggest you send that bow to me as soon as you get it for proper storage as it is dangerous and highly addictive.  I am the only know person to be able to resist it's charm.  :D    ;)    :biglaugh:  

Congratulations and you'll for sure love that bow!
Title: Re: I took the plunge
Post by: TexMex on January 15, 2008, 11:16:00 AM
You got to post pictures  :D
Title: Re: I took the plunge
Post by: MikeC on January 15, 2008, 06:42:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ollie:
NO, not a polar plunge, but after much deliberation and about an hour on the phone with a very nice guy, I ordered a straight rattan grip sheepeater.    :goldtooth:    This will be the first trad bow that I've got that there wasn't "some assembly required".    :D  
Did you order it with the floppy leather rest, that is the way to go and if you did I would suggest you order it setup with a duel rest so the bow can be shot right or left handed.  With that grip the string runs right down the middle.
Title: Re: I took the plunge
Post by: Ollie on January 15, 2008, 07:07:00 PM
Yes, I ordered it with the floppy leather rest, but not on both sides. If I ever try to shoot lefty I will tie some feathers on and shoot off the knuckle. I can't wait to get this bow. I am going to try to make some cane arrows for it.