Thinking about getting one, anybody got any pictures, and pros and cons about the bow.
Thanks
Jeff
Sorry, no pics. Don't own one - yet. Saw some of the longbows at the Wes Wallace booth during the Western States Regional Rendezvous last spring. Beautiful bows. I've had an opportunity to shoot the longbows on a couple of occasions and I thought they shot as good as they looked.
Can't tell you anything about his recurves because I've never actually handled one.
I have a good friend with a Mentor for sale. I shot it last week at leagues... Sweet bow! Very quick and forgiving. Check it out in the classifieds here..
Kevin
They look pretty sweet! :thumbsup:
Here is my Mentor
(http://www.widow-freunde.de/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=39.0;attach=1546;image)
(http://www.widow-freunde.de/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=39.0;attach=1547;image)
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Mentor (http://www.markus-daiss.de/Album3/index.html)
Here's some pics of my Royal T/D, 60#@29, 66".
(http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh403/hlewis2/Wes%20Wallace%20TD/DSCF1893.jpg)
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First 3 shots taken the day I received it, 31 yards in my backyard. Need I say more about these bows?
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Bawana, very nice bow! The limbs look to be osage. But what is the wood used in the riser and tips? Bolivian rosewood perhaps?
I have had two Mentors and they are one of the few bows I've owned that I regret selling. Well made and Wes is a good man to work with. bows are first class in my book.
Rooselk,
You got it, Osage and Bolivian Rosewood.
Markus,Doc Blues,yours is the prettiest wallace i have seen.Wow.
64" coccobolo & bacote mentor
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Here is the one Kevin mentions that is on the classifieds. I've shot this bow a number of times. It's a great shooter! And pretty as well.
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=042469
One of the best guys to work with, world class bowyer, a ton of bow for the money. Integrity as a bowyer and fellow man as good as they come. I have 3 Mentors and 3 Royal longbows. They are all works of art. If I wasn't working out of town I would send you photos of mine. No regrets.
62" Mentor, Macassor Ebony - Mrtyle Wood - Bamboo limb cor (http://images.imagelinky.com/1297789509.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1297789509.jpg) es
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Smooth drawing bow, hard hitting and fast. Wes builds a fine bow
Beautiful wood combo. :thumbsup:
1998 Wes Wallace Mentor w/ Low Wrist Riser; 64" Mentor, 50# @ 28
Cocobola and Yellowheart. Bamboo limbs w/antler tips
I bought this bow on Tradgang about 3 years ago. This was the first bow I've ever owned that was NOT fast-flight compatible. I came close to selling it a few times, but never could let it go. It just felt too good in the hand, worked well in the hunting woods... and, it just worked for me.
Now, I'll tell you a little story, and why I will buy from Wes again.
About 6 months ago, I had what I thought was a "Dacron problem".
The string loop, on the bottom limb, would soon become frayed (with a few strands actually / visibly cut). Yes, I removed the string and discarded it, checked the limb tip grove for sharp areas... nothing! Then, I put on a new string. Well, a few days later I released an arrow and this time... the new string broke. OUCH!!! No, there was no damage to the limbs (or me!), but I did call Wes after this happened.
Well, Wes felt he knew where the problem was and told me to send the limbs back to him and he would rework the limbs tips at no cost. Now, remember, I am the second owner and this bow was built in 1998!
Below, is my bow, with the new limb tips. Oh, did I mention that Wes paid for the shipping back to my home??!?!
I told my wife this situation: about the bow being built in 1998, about the repairs being at no cost and then asked her what she thought. Her comment was simple and to the point and went something like, "He knew there was a problem. He stood up, and corrected it. That's what the good one's do".
P.S. These limbs are now FF compatible!
(http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/34744/2865831460094018430S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2865831460094018430sBNJdf)
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Nice look'n bows guys.
This Mentor is my next bow, and I should have it in July (2011). :thumbsup:
(http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/47517/2581173710094018430S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2581173710094018430UMvNUF)
David,
That is just a plain incredible waaay above the call of duty.
I met Wes years ago, when I lived in Oregon, so long ago, I cannot even remember. He has definately been building bows for some time. A story like this would put me at the "next bow to order"...
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Here is mine, 62", 52lbs @ 28".
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/FootedShaft/100_1057.jpg)
Get mine in June...should look kinda like this(hope the pic comes out)...http://weswallacebows.com/viewpic.cfm?gallery_id=66
Wes makes a great bow and a really good guy. Just got this one from him in last Nov.
64" 56# Cocobola w/Shedua accent and Yew limbs
Very fast :thumbsup:
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g447/elkhntr/IMG_0671.jpg)
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g447/elkhntr/IMG_0674.jpg)
Also got a 68" 55# longbow, Cocobola w/bocote veneers, bamboo limbs, very fast also and a new longbow on the way - 66" 45# Myrtle riser/veneers & bamboo limbs (April)
Guys, those are some beautiful bows!
(http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af269/1screagle/Wes%2%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af269/1screagle/Wes%20Wallace%20Mentor/B-Model7.jpg)0Wallace%20Mentor/B-Model6.jpg[/IMG] (http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af269/1screagle/Wes%20Wallace%20Mentor/B-%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af269/1screagle/Wes%20Wallace%20Mentor/Mentor2.jpg)Model.jpg[/IMG] (http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af269/1screagle/Wes%20Wallace%20Mentor/Mentor.jpg)
Shdwhwk,
I'm a one piece bow fan and I haven't seen a Cocobolo riser that didn't have the dark reds so to speak..That one of yours looks more like a Bocote but either way I love the color of yours...Any bow that shows a very dark Wavy grain mixed with some brown and topped off with some sort of antler/horn really makes it hard to keep my eyes off of it...You have good taste in wood choice I have to say... :thumbsup:
It's Cocobolo, took those pictures the day I picked the bow up from Wes almost 3mos ago.These pictures are from this morning, it's darken a bit and showing more detail. Wes gets the credit for blending the wood together, I just told him what wood to use.
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g447/elkhntr/IMG_0738.jpg)
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I have a Royal, LB, 44@28 which I got here on TG. It's a great shooter, and the workmanship is superb.
You can't go wrong with a WW.
TTT I want to see more, got one coming myself
Those are some really nice looking bows.
I have a Partner with 48 and 56# limbs and a one piece Mentor and despite the fact that I own 8-10 other great recurves the Wallace bows are my go-to bows 95% of the time. I bought both of my bows in the early 90s and never had a second's problem with them.
Wes has years of experience in his craft and without detracting from other bowyers, I think Wes makes the best hunting bow on the market.....and I say this without commenting on the beauty of his creations.
Keep the pics coming guys! This is the one bow I really need to try one of these days!
Hey Mr. Bartholomew, that Wes Wallace brings back some good memories. I love the all bamboo limbs. I often regret getting rid of it, but the 64" length was a little much for me and I got a nice Zipper in the trade, so it's all good.
One piece Mentor with Macassar Ebony. Also a late 80's original Shadow by Jim Brackenberry. If my history is correct Mr. Wallace was a bowyer for Jim at this time. Not that long ago I needed a new set of limbs for my Brackenberry and contacted Wes. He made me limbs designed like the originals. Little wider and narrow at the tips. Great guy to deal with and very nice bows!! (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/archery347.jpg) (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/archery352.jpg) (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/archery350.jpg) (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/toxo-collector/archery349.jpg)
Burnsie/Troy,
Yes, the Wes Wallace is an excellent bow. What was the line in the movie, DANCES WITH WOLVES,... "good, good trade".
(http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb356/elknutz/Ourpictures11285.jpg) 2 piece Royal purchased on TG. Coco and Bacote.
Here's one I use to own. Osage/cocobolo, very beautiful.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/foxbo/100_1637.jpg)
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Yes, Wes is an easy dog to hunt with. Got my first custom recurve from him in 94. Two sets of limbs and three longbows later, I got my latest longbow 1 1/2 yrs ago. 50# @ 30"draw, 66". boo on boo with bubinga and sedgua riser. She is fast and but for shooter error, acurate. No pics but can highly reccomend Wes as a boyer of choice. Super nice fellow to work with. Jerry Deglow
(http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af269/1screagle/B-Model7-1.jpg)
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These are photos of my new Wallace short riser. Wes's B-model Mentor. My normal 60" limbs makes this bow a 56"
(http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af269/1screagle/BlackMagic6.jpg)
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This is my new Royal longbow from Wes. It is awesome in every way. Shoots as good as it looks. I've posted these photo's before, but since were sharing, thought I would send these for those who havn't seen it.
68" 55lb Cocobolo riser w/Bocote accent & veneers over bamboo limbs. Best shooting longbow I've ever had.
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g447/elkhntr/IMG_0743.jpg)