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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Bryan Burkhardt on January 31, 2010, 06:14:00 PM
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I was doing so well...just browsing and taking in all Kzoo had to offer. I made a tactical error when I started checking out the collection of Tall Tines bows Brian Wessel had on display. I was really impressed and I could feel the inner pressure to purchase coming on. I left his booth in a hurry hoping the pressure would subside. I regrouped with my friends Steve Slomsky and Kevin Dill trying to gain their support to "hold me back" from buying another bow. The strategy back-fired as Kevin excitedly pronounced that he had just placed an order for a Tall Tines. I took a "cool down" lap around the vendors and decided to chat with anonther freind - Steve Osminski at the Sitka booth. That strategy back-fired as well as SteveO handed me his Tall Tines and arrows and said "you've gotta shoot this thing"! The bow was extremely smooth, fast, accurate and quiet. I laid the bow back in the Sitka booth and took another cool down lap. Well, the lap ended back at the Tall Tines booth...I remember saying to myself "I'll just talk to Brian about his grizzly hunt in Alaska. I listened as Brian talked about his grizzly bear adventure and at the end of his story, I simply said "get out your order form". My friends were just standing there laughing at my inherent weakness with bows! Brian is a heck of a nice guy and a fine bowyer with a very promising future. If you're in the market for a bow or happen to share my bow disease, you should check out Tall Tines.
Bryan
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It is difficult to resist at a TT.
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LOL, why break a good habit, Bryan? Enjoy!
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I feel your pain, I did the same thing with Brian. Heck of a bow and can't wait to get my own. Brian was a real pleasure to talk to and I'm sure he's going to get real busy here in the future.
Keep shootin straight,
David :archer:
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Details Bryan!! Have you decided what woods your going with? I'm ready to take the plunge also!
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I was by the shooting area and the guys with the TT's were all impressed with it when they shot them.
It was quiet and smooth.
I would have liked a spot for my pinky to rest for one more positive hand placement point (just me trying to talk myself out of it)but was very happy the way it is.
I was able to walk away because Brian got busy when I went over. I know I will break at sometime for one, but was able to save the marriage for now.LOL
Congratulations on the fine bow.
Tim
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Guss - Haven't decided on all of the details yet but Brian showed me a smokin hot piece of Zircote. The Brazilian rosewood looked awesome as well. Like fine wine...you can't rush these things ;)
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I spent a few minutes talking with Brian, he's a great guy! II'm not a recurve guy, but I must admit, great looking bows! He had one the that was Bacote, the wood was amazing, it had a beautiful orange to it! I can't wait for his longbows to come out!
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:goldtooth:
I'm not going to say much...but I am enjoying this thoroughly :D
Good choice. I don't know if you noticed the Kudu tips on mine, but they would go real good with that Zircote ;)
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Bryan, I bit the bullet as well. Brian is building fantastic bows that is for sure! Very smooth and stable and not to shabby on the looks either! Now the wait begins!! :thumbsup:
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I glanced across at the Tall Tines booth and saw you slip the credit card back in your wallet Bryon - knew right away another one had bitten the dust :D
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I thought that they were going to be heavy when I first saw them but they weren't at all heavy! They were very nice in your hand and seemed to balance very well!
They fit perfectly and I would love to own one someday in the future.
Just a very nice bow!
Josh
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I confess: I figured..."new bowyer...new line of bows...some of it might be good"
I was extremely impressed by seeing and handling Brian's bows. These weapons have quality and design features that set them apart. To me, they just say "take me hunting". I could stay on here and toss superlatives around easily. Let me just say that I think this: We've got a rising star in the world of custom bowyering!
Bryan Burkhardt hit it right on the bean...and I don't feel bad about his "relapse" either. ;)
Kev
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I stopped by Brian's booth figuring another Iowegian might need some moral support. Fine young fellow with some fancy looking recurves. Picked one up just to be polite since I'm a longbow and mostly selfbow guy... dang that grip melted into my hand. Thin wide limbs with a working recurve... lovely aesthetics with the center strip of the riser reflecting the limb veneers... got out of there fast when a customer distracted him! Whew
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It's OK, Bryan. Nobody likes a "quitter" anyway. Glad to hear you are still hooked!
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Haha, you guys won't be disappointed. Great bows for sure at a good price. How long is the wait now?
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There were a lot of guys at Brian's booth over the weekend trying out the "new" guy's stuff...
This interestingly included the Michigan Outdoors camera crew. They shot the TallTines bows on camera and did an interview with Brian. I'll keep an eye out for it and post up the show segments they end up doing on Kalamazoo.
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No guarantees on delivery time...I think I understood Brian to say some time in under 6 months...maybe considerably less. I'm personally in no huge hurry to get mine, as long as it's the next bow he builds...
:thumbsup:
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All the positive responses to Brian and his TT bows is anything but a surprise to me.
I knew his booth would be a big attraction at the show, and for good reason. Brian may be the new kid on the block, but he is a Rising Star in the trad archery world.
I would hate to know I ordered a bow at the show, or even worse, later this month after thinking about it a bit. The line is getting longer every day, but no matter how long the wait is, it's worth it.
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Sure am glad I got my name on Brian's list when I did !
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Originally posted by 1/4 away:
Sure am glad I got my name on Brian's list when I did !
:bigsmyl:
Couldn't agree more!! The only problem I see is wanting another one after I get my hands on the first one. Then I'll have to wait 6 months instead of 3.
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Bryan, shame on you. Now you try to justify your own poor judgement by recommending others make the same mistake.
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Originally posted by Shaun:
I stopped by Brian's booth figuring another Iowegian might need some moral support. Fine young fellow with some fancy looking recurves. Picked one up just to be polite since I'm a longbow and mostly selfbow guy... dang that grip melted into my hand. Thin wide limbs with a working recurve... lovely aesthetics with the center strip of the riser reflecting the limb veneers... got out of there fast when a customer distracted him! Whew
I loved the grip as well. "melted into my hand" describes it perfectly.
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If you were gonna cave, I think you made a solid decision to go with Brian. Apparently he is going to be REAL busy for 2010 and the word is out!!
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Burky, Burky, Burky...I just knew something was up when you had that glassy look to your eyes...
just wish I didn't have to leave before helping you get in touch with your "inner tightwad"!!!
Diceman
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Whip - you sat there and watched me slip right over the edge when you could've walked accross the aisle and performed an intervention?? I thought you were my friend...
KB - Please come to my rescue in Nashville when all of those great bows go up for auction!
Greg - A bowhunters gotta do what a bowhunters gotta do :)
Diceman - I'm not sure I've ever been able to find my "inner tightwad"
Dillbilly - I think next Fall will be Tall Tines Rack Attack Time!!
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Mr. Alaska,
I predict 2010 will prove to be a banner year for TallTines owners. From Alaska to Texas and all points in between, there are going to be a lot of good critters laid to rest!
Speaking of the PBS Auction, it sounds like Mr. TallTaines is planning something very special for that...
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Steve O, how fast does Michigan Outdoors normally air their new stuff? I'd like to see that!
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Sometimes it is right away, sometimes, quite a while. I don't watch much "outdoor" TV. Most of it turns my stomach, but I will try to keep my eyes out for it.
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I think MOOD had it on pretty quick last year.
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I'm glad I live so far away from these events...those Tall Tines look so nice in pictures I know I would cave if one ever made it into my hands.
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Wouldn't it be cool for a "new guy" to win the Jerry Pierce Memorial Bowyer contest?
Chris, you're not that far from Nashville...I bet you could find a thread about the PBS banquet on Tradgang somewhere.
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He's not real keen on contests, recognition, and the like and has gone as far as to threaten me bodily if I post a link to the TV interview they did with him at Kzoo, but I have explained you have to be in the contest with the donation bow ;)
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Kevin,
I'll be there for the weekend...going to head up that way with Skyler and DW.
Chris
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I shot the tall tines 62"-60+ lbs. at Kalamazoo and I thought it was probably the smoothest, hardest hitting bow I shot at the show. And I'm a Black Widow/Morrisson fan.
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Rock climber this is very positive,you sayed it all.
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Brain advised that he is grinding my lams today and starting to put my Leftie together this week... I'm liking the idea of having a new family member in the house very soon! :clapper:
He is to be sending me some pics of the bow in various stages of readiness, so I will try to post these as they are received for anyone wanting to see my choices.
I will have a combination that has not been built thus far by Brian, that he assures me that it is going to be a nice outfit.
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Steve - If Brian doesn't like recognition then he's in big time trouble...comes with the territory of building beautiful bows. My guess is that he'll get used to it :)
I'll be checking out that Tall Tines PBS bow in Nashville and I'm counting on all Trad Gang members in attendance to keep me out of trouble! :help:
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You can count on my help :biglaugh:
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If you`re gonna "crack", Kalamazoo Expo is a good place to do so.
It`s all good!!!
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Watch the web site if you don't hear about it. You can watch old programs on the web also if you miss it or you are outside the viewing area.
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I spoke with Brian on the phone as well as exchanged a few emails and he was courteous and helpful throughout. A good buddy of mine who is stricken with terminal "bowfever" told me, and I quote, "Forget trying one out...just buy the d*** thing!"
Congrats in advance on your new bow.
Dusty