Here are some pics of the new 3 pc longbow that was sent to a customer last week.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/Orion/bocoteorion_3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/Orion/bocoteorion_2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/Orion/bocoteorion_4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/Orion/bocoteorion.jpg)
More to come
Very nice!
Just when I thought I had decided which 3-pc. I wanted, you have to show me that sweet thing!
Here is a lefty bocote with a coco swoop and bocote limb veneers.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/Orion/orionswoop_3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/Orion/orionswoop_1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/Orion/orionswoop_2.jpg)
Couple of lucky customers. Great work Mike and Jason. Soooooooooooo.............Is the lefty for me?
That looks great Jason.
I had to look closely at the name on the righty to make sure that I didnt need to haul butt home to the mail box.... :eek:
Sweet.
Beautiful work you guys!
I've shot the first bow and it is a sweet shooter. Very smooth, very stable. I would call it a solid, reliable performer. Beautiful Bacote and the black glass sets it off nice. The pics don't do it justice.
The handle is very nice and would probably satisfy both recurve and longbow shooters. It's low enough to make the bow seem light in the hand like a longbow, but shaped for a very positive recurve feel in the grip.
Very nice lines! You guys are really good at what you do.
Very nice!
You can stop putting photo's on any time, I have already received one of my purchases this month, and I should get my second Friday, there's just no more room :banghead:
Great-looking bows, and I bet they shoot just as fine as they look.
Pastor Carl
I maybe won't get Mikey's yew bamboo that nice looking, but he just may looking for a take down after looking at these. Pretty bows, very tempting.
looks 'wicked' Mike (as we say up here). love that concave grind at the limb butts.
Larry,
We finished up that blank for you this am. Should get it in the mail this afternoon. If all goes well.
Mike
Awesome!!! :thumbsup:
Bill
Yikes!
I wonder if I have the weekend of April 12 off...
Killdeer :scared:
Mike, looking forward to it. I hope I can your do your work justice on this end. I went out and shot a couple of longbows I did just to reassure myself. When we look at these photos and the ones on your web page, at least we know what we are trying to achieve, it will be fun making saw dust again. Mikey is still pretty excited about this.
Larry,
Remember this is yew and you will need to wear a dust mask or you will be in the hospital.
Dang couldn't work ewe into the sentence. LOL
Mike
Mike
Ya'll plan on being at Vanderpool with some bows to show and sell?
Billy
Billy,
Not going to be able to do Vanderpool this year. We will be in West Virginia that weekend.
Going to hit the the Longbow Championships in May though.
Mike
I think I want that lefty,Oh wait,it is mine.
Yep Dale that is yours. It left here yesterday so you should see it tomorrow.
Mike
This is one just like your picture Mike! Shoots very nice! No hand shock, smooth as silk, and very quiet too! Molson shot this bow also and feels the same way. I thought it was 55 lbs at my 29.5" draw length since it is very smooth drawing. At my draw it should be about 64 to 65 lbs but does not feel a pound over 55!!! Very impressive bow. Can you make one with clear glass so I can see the bamboo? :D
(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii207/anhtek/DryadOrion003.jpg)
SWEEHEEET!!! Got one on order and can't wait! Mine will have clear glass over bamboo, I'll post pictures after I get my grubby little hands on it.
:bigsmyl:
Great looking, but all the bow you and Jason craft are great looking and great shooting. I'm drooling all over my keyboard. :help:
Chuc,
We offer the clear glass option on them with bamboo or a veneer under them.
Mike
Mike, real nice.
Thanks guys.
Tony,
You can stop salivating. You already have one on order.
LOL
Mike
Nice job Mike. Super bow!
We are packing to head for OJAM. Will be back on Sunday night.
Mike
Hey Mike & Jason- :notworthy:
Looks Great! I hope you're going to bring a couple of these to Compton's?
Yep we should have a full rack by Compton.
Mike
Congratulations, Mike!
Very impressive!
Max
OK,here's a report after field testing my new Orion.I have the lefty on pg 1.First impression after opening the package,it's a beautiful bow.Jason,you did a great job blending the 2 woods.Bacote riser w cocobola swoop,overlay on the back of the riser,tip overlays and limb wedges.
The limbs are perfectly aligned,something you expect in a new bow,but believe me,you don't always get.
I was a little leery of a 58" LB,but arrow flight is perfect with CX 150 Heritages cut to 29.25.It's got excellent speed and is quiet to boot.Very smooth with no handshock.
Let me qualify this by saying I've been making bows for about 15 yrs.and have bought and sold probably 30 customs in the last 5 yrs.This one is as good as any I've bought,and better than most.
Jason and Mike,you've got a winner here.
Oh man! Just when I was starting to get my bow addiction under control! Not fair at all! :thumbsup: Mark
I need a Bib!!! No Drool cloth with this post? That ain't right........
And shoot man do they shoot. I shot one yesturday at ojam wonderfull. Love the bushwacker with the watussi horn on the belly Beautifull.
Thanks guys!!
We'll be posting some in stock bows this week. . .so keep your eyes open for a good deal on great 3 pc longbows.
Mike and Jason
WOW! Beautiful bow Westvangs! You guys really hit it with that one....gorgeous lines. How about some strung pics?
JC
I just looked at the pics we have. The strung ones aren't very good. We'll take more tomorrow and get some posted.
Mike
Hey Mike, Its tomorrow "Where's those Pics"
Mike, that is one nice looking bow.
QuoteLarry,
Remember this is yew and you will need to wear a dust mask or you will be in the hospital.
Dang couldn't work ewe into the sentence. LOL
Nope..... Not going there.... :saywhat: ... Great looking bow Mike and Jason..... Looking forward to getting together to name the next one..... :thumbsup: Terry
Yep Terry, I remember under the AZ sky, looking up at Orion's belt and trying to come up with a suitable name for the new bow.
Thanks for your help!!
Mike
Heck Mike I didn't really help unless you mean telling Jason.... "Yep that sounds like a good name" counts...... :campfire: Terry
Mike,
Where are those strung pics you promised? Just waiting...........
if you ever need a tester for lh model, let me know
Hay- Mr. Wingnut; Just started this traditional bow crazyeness. Thought I wood drop you a line and say been looking at your stuff pretty hard and if it gets better than it is now you will for sure have a nother friend . Hard Head
O yes great bow all your bows are. just dont know witch one to get????????????????
That's a beauty! ;) :thumbsup:
Here is a pretty good strung pic
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/mwestvang/Orion/Jstakedown1_1.jpg)
Mike
Mike,sweet lookin bow,wouldn't have any full draw pics?
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Bump for a great TD long bow.
BH
Wingnut, this reminds me of saving Nemo, "don't look at the light" :notworthy:
Very nice, my friend, you got me counting my pennies.
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What a looker
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