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Title: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: JL on April 10, 2011, 05:03:00 PM
As many of you know, I am a fan of Blacktail bows. Wes Wallace's line has always been a bow that I have admired for years as I personally think they mirror each other in different aspects. I came to terms with Conner on a 62" 54# WW TD, contingent on if I could comfortably handle the draw weight of 54#'s. I try to keep my draw weight's in the high 40's to 50#, max. I just got done with a workout session with my new Wes Wallace TD and I have to tell you, he builds one awesome bow. It performs right there with anything else I have shot and I'm a stickler for performance out of my bows. This bow has it all, performance, looks, stable as they get and as smooth a draw as you can imagine. If you have ever considered a Wes Wallace bow, take my advice, don't wait any longer. You will thank me later...    :goldtooth:    

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Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: M60gunner on April 10, 2011, 05:09:00 PM
Wes Wallace's customer service is top notch also!!
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: xia_emperor on April 10, 2011, 05:09:00 PM
very nice and yes WOW!
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Post by: bayoulongbowman on April 10, 2011, 05:10:00 PM
son of a booger!!!!!!!!!! nice!!!  :)
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: ti-guy on April 10, 2011, 05:12:00 PM
Wow! Super nice!
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: landman on April 10, 2011, 05:22:00 PM
I have a one piece Mentor and an old Partner with 48 and 56# limbs.   I second what you say,  with about 15 years of WW ownership behind me.   Fabulous bows and Wes is always a pleasure to work with.   I can't say enough good about them.
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: glass76 on April 10, 2011, 06:15:00 PM
Great looking bow.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: Night Wing on April 10, 2011, 06:23:00 PM
Pretty bow. When I was making my final choice on a 66" take down recurve, it came down to Blacktail and Wes Wallace. They are similar in looks.
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: JL on April 10, 2011, 06:27:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Night Wing:
Pretty bow. When I was making my final choice on a 66" take down recurve, it came down to Blacktail and Wes Wallace. They are similar in looks.
You certainly narrowed it down to two of the best bows being built today, in my opinion, that's for sure   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: Steve G on April 10, 2011, 06:59:00 PM
Very nice Wallace, JL Hope to see it At Baltimore if it's there.
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: GRINCH on April 10, 2011, 07:33:00 PM
Love that large sight window,beautiful bow,congrats.
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: doubleo on April 10, 2011, 07:40:00 PM
Wow, that is very nice!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: amar911 on April 10, 2011, 07:56:00 PM
Wes does a fantastic job of building the "original" Jim Brackenbury design takedown recurves, which I have many of. I had a lovely WW bow at one time, but a friend and fellow TradGang member wanted it, so I sold it to him. Wes built the Brackenburys while working for Jim (I have at least one Brackenbury that Wes made), and then after Jim's death built them in Jim's shop until going out on his own. The WW "Mentor" bow is named for Jim who was Wes' mentor as a bowyer. The original Brackenbury design was great a quarter century ago, and it is still great today. Wes has bested Jim in the craftsmanship of the bows, and they are even more beautiful and functional today than ever before. No one could go wrong buying a bow from Wes, for the quality of the bow and the service Wes provides to his customers. That bow you got is a real beauty, JL. I also love the Blacktails. It is easy to see Jim Brackenbury's influence in the bows of both of these Northwest bowyers who knew Jim well and were inspired by him and his work.

Allan
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: Joshua Grimshaw on April 10, 2011, 08:19:00 PM
I really Like mine also. Shoots great.
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: JimL on April 10, 2011, 08:30:00 PM
Man that is a nice bow
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Post by: huntmaster80 on April 10, 2011, 08:38:00 PM
wow is that bow sweet!!!
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: 6feathers on April 10, 2011, 08:43:00 PM
I have a wallace TD Mentor 51# and I have to say that it is probably the smoothest drawing bow that I have ever owned.
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: JParanee on April 10, 2011, 08:58:00 PM
very nice congrats
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Post by: Steve Clandinin on April 10, 2011, 10:44:00 PM
Man,I was wondering who got that bow ,She is a beauty!That stable of yours is stunning! All the best.
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: MTArrowLauncher on April 10, 2011, 11:36:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ti-guy:
Wow! Super nice!
My thoughts exactly
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: scedvm on April 11, 2011, 12:00:00 AM
I haven't had a chance to shoot one of those yet but they sure look nice!  Congrats!
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on April 11, 2011, 01:34:00 AM
Tricia and I visited Wes's shop to pic up a royal today.  We had a blast chatting with Wes, Tricia loves the bow.  We even go to shoot a round on his 3D course.  That is our 5th royal purchased, and I have a 6th coming in May.  His bows are what my family shoots.  Wes is one of the best bowyers in the world and his prices are way lower than what I would expect to pay for what you get.
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: Easykeeper on April 11, 2011, 07:26:00 AM
Nice bow, you can sure see the family resemblance between WW and BT in your photo.  Pretty BTs on your rack too!
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: Berube on April 11, 2011, 07:50:00 AM
Ouf!very nice!
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: falconview on April 11, 2011, 10:01:00 AM
This goes for longbows as well, the Royal by Wes is smooth
And accurate. I have the TD version and I think the little extra
Weight in the handle makes it even more stable and of course excellent craftsmanship
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: snag on April 11, 2011, 10:24:00 AM
Yeah, you better just stick with the WW bows...infact I'll even help you out with this. That bow on the bow of your bow rack can come visit me and it will make room for another WW...how's that sound? haha
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: JL on April 11, 2011, 01:50:00 PM
Now,now Snag. Think I might hold on to that one for a while....
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: snag on April 11, 2011, 04:42:00 PM
Well that proves it JL...you haven't lost your mind! haha That is a great bow...both of them.
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: Pat B. on April 11, 2011, 05:06:00 PM
I agree with Allan, that bow is classic Brack !

Very, very nice...
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: David Bartholomew on April 11, 2011, 05:48:00 PM
Oh yeah!   Wes Wallace bows are pretty darn good!!!!
Title: Re: Wes Wallace = WOW!
Post by: DennyK on April 11, 2011, 06:33:00 PM
Beautiful! Those guys are truely craftsmen.