I know it has been mentioned elsewhere but I wanted to congratulate Mike Westvang and Dryad Bows on his recent victory in the IBO Trad Worlds.
It is my understanding that Mike is now the 2009 IBO World Champion in the Primitive Traditional Category. That's a major accomplishment. Not just for Mike as an archer but for Dryad Bows as a company.
Folks, if you weren't convinced before, these bows flat out shoot right where you are looking! Congratulations Mike, you've earned the recognition!
Way to go Mike.
"Good shootin' tex!" Awesome job!
ALL RIGHT Mike! :thumbsup: :notworthy: :clapper:
Proud of ya Mike!!!
Thats impressive! Congrats!
Congrats to a fine guy to do business with.
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I believe he won the Texas Longbow Championship primitve (composite) class this year with the same bow.
Mike, ya had a good year :)
rusty
Who'd have thought? Well done Mike!
Congratulations. That's great.
Great Job!! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Thanks Guys!
I got lucky and it still hasn't sunk in.
Rusty,
Got 2nd at the TLBC with it this year, won it last year.
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Cool! Way to go Mike!
What bow did you use Wingnut
I shot the 41# SoothSayer we have on the in stock page. Guess I need to keep that little bow now.
LOL
Mike
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Proud of my business partner. Man, he was on. Was fortunate enough to shoot the first round with him, Jason and Jenkins. We had a great time on and off the course, only topped by Mike taking the gold. Congrats my friend. I'm gunnin for you next year.
Way to go,congrats!!!
Yep Brent, we'll get ya a Primitive bow built and some arrows matched too it and we'll go to town.
LOL
Mike
Mike,
just curious but what makes the Soothsayer "primitive". I would of guessed that the Hunter was, either way can you explain the difference between your natural and fiberglass. Bear with me I'm not really a pro, I just love to shoot and was thinking about your bows.
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The Primitive class in IBO is defined by the following rules:
Primitive (PRM)
Bow – No man made material can be used on bow except string material and glue.
Arrow – Must be wood, bamboo or cane.
Other regulations same as current rules for LB:
A Primitive bow shot with fingers directly contacting the bowstring using a glove,
finger tab, or bare fingers, Archers may use up to two (2) nock locating
devices, but they must use the same nocking point and anchor point for each
shot and the index finger must contact the string in the same place for each
shot. The index finger must touch the nock of the arrow. Face and/or string
walking are not permitted.
No sighting device of any kind may be used. There shall be no markings on the bow or
bowstring (intentional or accidental) that could be construed as sighting marks. No type of
draw check or clicker may be used. Arrows shall be made of wood, bamboo or cane and shall be identical in length, weight, and color (allowances shall be made for normal wear). Arrows shall be shot off the hand or shelf of the riser. PRM archers will shoot from the Orange stake.
A Primitive Bow shot in PR shall conform to the following specifications:
1. The bowstring, when the bow is strung, may only contact the nocks of the bow.
2. The riser should be cut no closer than 1/8 inch to the outside of the centerline of the
bow, however, if a riser is cut less than 1/8 inch to the outside of the centerline of the
bow, a pad may be added so that the arrow rests on a surface no closer than 1/8 inch
outside the centerline of bow.
3. No stabilizers, counterbalances, or weights of any kind may be attached or built into
the bow; except a bow quiver clearly designed to hold arrows.
The SoothSayer fits in and is designed to shoot in these type of events. It also is a great hunting bow.
Our Oracle is the glass version of the SoothSayer. Built on a different press with different components but designed to provide the same look and feel.
Mike
Thats something to be proud of for sure! Congrats!
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Way to go Mike. Luck doesn't win tournaments. That's impressive sir.
Congrats!
Congrats Mike! :notworthy:
Congrats again Mike and I had fun shooting in the finals with you and Harry. Next time lets make the results a little different. LOL. Way to go champ.
Congrats Mike!!! :clapper:
Awesome! Congrats Mike!
Wow, Mike!!! Hadn't heard until tonight... Congrats!
Congratulations Mike! Quite an accomplishment.
Bill
Congrats Mike!
Once might be luck,repeats is skills!
Way to go!
Congrats Mike!!! what a great job. Very well done.
Congrats :thumbsup:
Good deal Mike!
Mike
QuoteOriginally posted by wingnut:
I shot the 41# SoothSayer we have on the in stock page. Guess I need to keep that little bow now.
LOL
Mike
Better not sell that one.
Perhaps you should send it to me for safe keeping! :goldtooth:
congrats Mike,stay simple
Way to go Mike....Congratulations on a great accomplishment.
Rick
Congrats Mike, way to go!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I shoot a 41# Soothsayer Mike built for me, for a couple years now. It is one fine shooting bow. Nice going Mike. Bill G.
Whooa!
Congradulations Mike.
Congrats, that is an awesome accomplishment. What are the rules for primitive class? I am familiar with longbow, modern longbow and recurve classes. I just hope that I can shoot close that well some day. Again congratulations.
Ohiobowhunt,
The rules are on page one of this thread.
Mike