Was wondering if anyone had one of Jay St Charles' custom Pacific Yew Classic longbows. If so, could you post some pics?
I second that. Any opinions on the bows ? Nice ? shooters ? I have been considering getting one for a few years now and just never do.
ChuckC
Chuck, I talked to Jay this afternoon about his bows and he was a great person to talk to. Very informative and answered all my questions straight forward. I was looking into a 3pc t/d longbow but, after talking to Jay, I am seriously considering buying one of his.
I wonder if they will be at Compton's again this year. I have a fairly good number of bows. Don't mean to collect them but I seem to keep getting another. I do not have a yew longbow or a selfbow. I think maybe it is time to get serious about that option.
ChuckC
Jay's bows are great, one of my favs
30# pac yew
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50# pac yew t/d
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Nice Rob!
Fantastic Rob, you have just boosted my decision. I sent Jay another email and will be ordering up one next week. Are those ebony limb tips? I have ebony tips on my HH Half Breed and think they will look nice on the Classic.
yes, ebony limb tips.
from the texas mod melt, back in '03 i think - pac yew t/d ...
(http://www.tradgang.com/rob/RobDwithbunny4.jpg)
I have three, all takedowns. The short 50#er is as smooth as they get. I also have two 55#ers, one glass and one yew/rawhide in the high 50's that are a little heavy for me now and I may let them go.
Jay's bows do seem to be plagued with (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/scattershot/P1010004.jpg) streaky glass, though, unless he's gotten that taken care of.
This is the 50#er, 62" with horn tip overlays.
I have 2 TDs. One is 60", 60#@27", the other is 64", 53#@27". The 64" has horn tip overlays. The 60" is a 1992 model and is a little deeper cored without tip overlays. I use DF97 on both of them (Jay said it was OK) and they are smooth and quiet. Not the fastest bows on the rack, but very solid and consistent. The 64" and my 66" HH Tembo are my favorite bows and see more action than my other dozen or so r/d bows. No pics, but they look about like those already pictured.
Thanks guys. I spoke with Jay about my 29" draw and he stated there was something that he does for a 64" bow to handle that. Like Robs bow I am going to have the Ebony limb tips if Jay has any ebony wood. Not to copycat but, I just love ebony on Yew or Osage. I have ebony tips on my HH Half Breed as stated before. My bow will be 64", 45# @ 29".
Greg: Thanks for the info. I am not looking for speed so much as smooth and quiet. I am glad to hear they are solid and consistent. I've got my Black Widows for speed. :D
yep, my draw is also 29", hence the 64" pac yew length.
Hi, Rob. Dunno if you remember, but the T/D in my post was once yours. Nice bow!
Gene
QuoteOriginally posted by SCATTERSHOT:
Hi, Rob. Dunno if you remember, but the T/D in my post was once yours. Nice bow!
Gene
yep, it was a goodie, much to the chagrin of numerous texas bunnies! :D
I'm getting the one piece but, was wondering how that t/d system holds up? Does it stay tight over years of use?
Hi Rob. Dunno if you remember, but the #30 classic in your post is now mine. :thumbsup: Actually it is being used by my two daugthers, but I like to fool with it also. Another nice bow!
Rusty
the pac yew tube t/d worked very well, never got loose on me. any telescope kinda joint is susceptible to dirt and even dust, so it's gotta be kept clean and dry.
hey rusty, good to hear that about the 30# pac yew. my daughter has since gone up some in both draw length and holding weight ... time to get her a mohawk. :D
We shoot together, its great!
dang it dang it!!!! now look what ya done .im gonna get me one of those!
missagain, Jay is a great guy to talk too. Give him a call and he'll tell you anything you want to know about his bows. It didn't take me long to get sold and I'll be ordering mine come Monday. I originally wanted a T/D longbow, Ancient Spirits too be exact, then I came across Jays website again and really started thinking. :D
Wannabe1, I bought a #45-64" one piece for my son years ago. Not speed a demon, classic D. Jay's bows and workmanship are nice! I'm always on the prowl for a T/D for myself, I never see them. My son's bow has the laced suede grip wrap where as the girls bow has the skived? elk that Rob posted his pictures. Personally I perfer the elk wrap more, better feel and it stays cleaner less sweat stains. Get the T/D, or not :bigsmyl:
Rusty
Thanks Rusty. I am going for the elk wrap also but, going to stick with the one piece for now. I know what you mean about never seeing them. I was thinking today that I don't recall ever seeing one on the Classifieds.
I like my takedowns, but in all honesty, I hardly ever take mine apart. The feature does come in handy from time to time, though, and it stays tight.
My Jay St. Charles bow looks just like Rob's. It is 62" and 53#@28. Wonderful shooting classic American long bow. Jay is a great bowyer and you won't find a better person to deal with. You won't be sorry.
I have Jay's thunderbird recurve and the woods that he uses are some of the nicest selections that I have ever seen. Looks like an old fly rod. Great feel in the hand. very classic look.
you will not be dissappointed.
I almost considered that Thunderbird recurve but, I'm a longbow guy at heart. :)
Well, I was looking to buy my first straight-limbed bow and had narrowed it down to Craig at HH or Northern Mist. Now I have a third bowyer to consider.
I know this is a St. Charles thread, but if I were you I'd go with a Hill. Price, beauty, tradition,good shooting qualities and fast turnaround all enter into the mix. You won't be sorry.