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Title: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: SKYLER W on June 19, 2008, 12:24:00 AM

I built this bow at the SELF BOW CHALLENGE this year at Twin Oaks with a lot of help from (BigA) Anthony and GregB. This is MY 2nd year to compete in the Challenge and I wanted to build a shorter bow and Something I could hunt with........Hickory, 58" 46@26",,,,,,Purple Heart Tip Overlays......RIT Dye that we mixed to Sorta look like Osage.....WE like this bow a lot and it is a Shooter........We consider it an Honor to know Pappy, Greg, Anthony, and the entire crew at Twin Oaks...Myself, Mason, and Zach love to go up and visit as often as we can........THANKS for Looking, SKYLER (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1609.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1611.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1617.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1615.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1620.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1630.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG1645.jpg)

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: SKYLER W on June 19, 2008, 12:26:00 AM

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2127.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2128.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2209.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2210.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2152.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2153.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2199.jpg)

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: SKYLER W on June 19, 2008, 12:28:00 AM

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2162.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2145.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2147.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2149.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2212.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2213.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2172.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2173.jpg)

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: SKYLER W on June 19, 2008, 12:31:00 AM

I thought I needed to post 1 pic of the Queen of our House.....Chloe Beth, 18 month old stick of Dynamite....... (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/CIMG2158.jpg)

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: LEOPARD on June 19, 2008, 05:20:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by SKYLER W:
...Chloe Beth, 18 month old stick of Dynamite.......

haha.....that's pretty funny! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on June 19, 2008, 05:32:00 AM

Way to go Skyler. Very Impressive Work!

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: 4runr on June 19, 2008, 05:35:00 AM

Very well done Skyler!

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Chris Surtees on June 19, 2008, 05:52:00 AM

Sweet bow Skyler! Hope you have many enjoyable hunts with her.

CS

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: SteveD on June 19, 2008, 06:15:00 AM

Excellent. Great Job. Looks like you had a great time

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: BMN on June 19, 2008, 09:23:00 AM

Nice job. Great looking bow. :clapper:

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: NEW GUY on June 19, 2008, 09:33:00 AM

Nice job, cool stuff!!

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Bjorn on June 19, 2008, 09:45:00 AM

Nice job and story!

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Pat B. on June 19, 2008, 09:52:00 AM

Nice going Skyler... Looks like you may be a great bowyer !

Let us know how you do with this bow.

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Bear on June 19, 2008, 09:53:00 AM

Wow! I like how that turned out. So are you gonna send one through a hog with it soon?

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Jack Skinner on June 19, 2008, 02:21:00 PM

That Ladies and Gentilmen is what it's all about.

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Widowbender on June 19, 2008, 02:38:00 PM

Cool Bow, Skyler....That dye job worked out great!!
Go ahead and stick somethin' with it!! We wanna see the pics...

David

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: elkbreath on June 19, 2008, 03:27:00 PM

possibly the best post I've seen in awhile! nice work Skyler!

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Terry Green on June 19, 2008, 04:31:00 PM

AttaBoy Skyler!!!!

:clapper: :clapper:

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: SKYLER W on June 19, 2008, 09:07:00 PM

Thanks everyone...Skyler

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Mike Bolin on June 19, 2008, 09:20:00 PM

Nice job Skyler! Hey, why don't you make another one just like it, only about 64" and 58#@28" and I'll go ahead and break it in for you! :rolleyes: Great job! Mike

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Jedimaster on June 19, 2008, 09:41:00 PM

I want to be just like Skyler when I grow up :goldtooth:

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Larry Surtees on June 19, 2008, 09:49:00 PM

Outstanding! :thumbsup: :clapper:

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: pseman on June 19, 2008, 10:27:00 PM

Great looking bow! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Buckhorn47 on June 20, 2008, 08:25:00 AM

Skyler, I am 60 years old, left handed and You're my hero!! Great job.

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: George Tsoukalas on June 20, 2008, 09:11:00 AM

Awesome bows! Jawge

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Talondale on June 20, 2008, 10:00:00 AM

Nice bow. I hope I can turn one out as nice.

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: ber643 on June 20, 2008, 10:02:00 AM

Great looking bow, Skyler, and the Dye job works well! Your little sis is a cutie but I think she has designs on your bow there - LOL.

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Ghost Dog on June 20, 2008, 04:08:00 PM

Very nice bow and great pictures. That quiver must be one of Shell's; as I have one just like it. Good choice!

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Bowman0202 on June 20, 2008, 06:17:00 PM

Those are great. Thanks for sharing. Great to see the little ones and young guys participating. Can't wait til my grandchildren get a bit older for that.

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: hill boy on June 20, 2008, 09:19:00 PM

I'm jealous!That bow would fit me perfect.Nice job.I'm going to try my own hand at a self bow in the near future.your a good inspiration. :notworthy:

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Osagetree on June 21, 2008, 08:49:00 AM

:bigsmyl: :archer: Very well done indeed!

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: frassettor on June 21, 2008, 09:08:00 AM

Great job Skyler :wavey:

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Longbowwally on June 22, 2008, 05:44:00 PM

Beautiful bow!

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: kennym on June 22, 2008, 08:44:00 PM

Good job Bro,we need pics with blood tho! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: DW on July 07, 2008, 01:32:00 PM

UP for Osprey1.....

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Anaconda12 on July 07, 2008, 01:45:00 PM

That is a really nice bow, good job and have some fun with it!

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: SteveMcD on July 07, 2008, 02:15:00 PM

God Bless you Guys! It is great to see traditional bows in the hands of kids! Beautiful work too! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Ol'school on July 07, 2008, 06:27:00 PM

Great job! Beautiful bow, great pics

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: Swamp Pygmy on July 07, 2008, 07:42:00 PM

very nice

Title: Re: NO-SAGE...........Hickory Self-bow.......(lots of pics)
Post by: fiestmele on July 07, 2008, 07:59:00 PM

Great Job Skyler :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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