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Title: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: BrownA5 on August 03, 2011, 12:26:00 PM
I was looking to find out more about Dale Dye bows.  Does he have a website?  I have not been able to find one.  From pictures on tradgang they are exceptional?  Can anyone share their thoughts on his bows?  Thanks!
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: duncan idaho on August 03, 2011, 01:18:00 PM
Dale does not have a website, I have a Dye recurve, one piece, 71@29. It was my first custom bow and his bows are works of art, with a grip that cannot be sweeter. His bows are truely the best. I have added about 6 recurves over the years, But, Dale's is still first with me. you will never go wrong with a Dale Dye bow, a true craftsman.

the only downside, i have ever heard, is the wait time. Good Luck
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: BrownA5 on August 03, 2011, 01:30:00 PM
Bill, thanks for your input.  I do custom wood work and I am very impressed with what I see!  Have a great day and I hope the upcoming season is a successful one for you!
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: thunder1 on August 03, 2011, 01:52:00 PM
Dale makes some of the best bows out there. I have had several of them. Here's his # 406-363-2983. Give him a call. David
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: Blackhawk on August 03, 2011, 02:12:00 PM
Wonderful bows in both looks and performance.  Yes, love those grips.  I have noticed that not too many show up for sale with even more Silvertips making the classifieds lately.

I've had a few and all were great with still one keeper on the rack right now.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: Dirtybird on August 03, 2011, 02:23:00 PM
Yep, David is right very smooth and dead quiet in the hand.  The wait time last I heard was 18 months.  But if you ask me well worth the wait.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: BrownA5 on August 03, 2011, 03:13:00 PM
Appreciate all the feedback.  I will give him a call this afternoon.  Of particular interest is hid Medicine Man takedown.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: LongStick64 on August 03, 2011, 03:47:00 PM
Awesome bows. Some people consider Bear bows collectors items. I think in the future Dale's bows will be right up there. They are fantastically (if that's a word) made, Made by one man, and amazing performers. I would put up a Dale Dye up against any Bear. and I mean that with complete reverance for Fred Bear.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: Easykeeper on August 03, 2011, 04:57:00 PM
I got lucky and picked up a Dye "Snake Oil" TD of the classifieds and to say it's beautiful and a great shooter is an understatement.  It's one of the few bows I've had that I don't see myself ever selling.  Like someone said before, Mr. Dye will stop making them someday and they are bound to be collector material.  

Worth the wait IMO.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: bozara on August 03, 2011, 06:00:00 PM
Medicine Point
(http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo195/m0r3land/DSC01015.jpg)
Some of my Dye's
(http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo195/m0r3land/DSC00795-1.jpg)

Great bows and an even better man...
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: Dirtybird on August 03, 2011, 06:36:00 PM
Yep I have a couple of medicine point bows and they are good medicine as Dale would say.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: Chumster on August 03, 2011, 06:59:00 PM
I had ordered a Dale Dye and in the mean time was offered a Widow at a price too good to refuse. Knowing the Dye was on order I purchased the Widow anyway. Upon receiving my new Dye and shooting it the widow will set.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: BrownA5 on August 03, 2011, 07:15:00 PM
All of this input has been invaluable!  I have especially enjoyed the pictures.  Absolutely gorgeous bows!!! Thanks everyone... If there are others that want to contribute to this thread keep it coming!!!!
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: Warden609 on August 03, 2011, 09:24:00 PM
I had a great Dye that I sold in a moment of weakness  :dunno: . I wish I had that one back. Great bows!!!
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: Dave Pagel on August 04, 2011, 06:57:00 AM
I am with Warden609.  I sold a Dale Dye a few years ago and have not been able to find another LH Dye anywhere.  I may have to order another, but I was hoping to avoid the wait.

Dave
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: Dave Pagel on August 04, 2011, 06:58:00 AM
I am with Warden609.  I sold a Dale Dye a few years ago and have not been able to find another LH Dye anywhere.  I may have to order another, but I was hoping to avoid the wait.

Dave
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: BrownA5 on August 04, 2011, 08:32:00 AM
After all the comments and pictures I may find myself on the phone ordering a Medicine Point by weeks end!
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: cacciatore on August 04, 2011, 02:37:00 PM
Dave do you remember anything about it? I bought my first one here on the Classified.
Then my second from Dale.They have one of the best grip around and are really accurate and forgiving.Fast enough and quiet.You can't go wrong with them,plus they are some works of art expecially the Medicine points.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: BrownA5 on August 05, 2011, 08:28:00 AM
Thanks Feliciano.  This thread has actually been a great one.  One of our fellow Tradgangers called me and is thinking about selling his Medicine Point so hopefully a deal will come together!
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: RLA on August 06, 2011, 02:30:00 AM
My Wife shoots her Dye Medicine point, great shootin bows, & not hard to look at either!

60" bow, 30" arrow, she pulls over 29" I'm jealous of that, with my whoppin 28"?

 (http://www.angeloholsteins.com/images/Pictures/Hunting/Branson-Archery-2010-008_web.jpg)
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: Pinecone on August 06, 2011, 06:35:00 AM
I have a Dye Medicine Point TD among my herd of bows and it is simply stunning. Workmanship, grip, performance are all top of the line. Two thumbs up!!
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: stykshooter on August 06, 2011, 08:00:00 AM
Well you won't regret the wait, I own a total of 12. My 1st was made in 88 and I need to order an another.. Like most top self Bowyers Dale is easy to work with
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on August 06, 2011, 09:46:00 AM
I think they are beautiful bows.  I just don't like the 19" riser.  Too long for my taste.  A 15" or 17" would be better for me.  But I don't think he makes those.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: cacciatore on August 06, 2011, 10:10:00 AM
My 2 risers are 18".I like 16-17" me too but these ones aren't so bad. I think the original design was 20 or more.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: Easykeeper on August 06, 2011, 11:06:00 AM
They show up in the classifieds once in a while...
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: duncan idaho on August 06, 2011, 11:30:00 AM
Is he making them for FF strings now? Mine was made in either 97 or 99 and uses B-50.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: Dirtybird on August 06, 2011, 12:48:00 PM
Yes he is.
Title: Re: Dale Dye Bows
Post by: Easykeeper on August 06, 2011, 02:42:00 PM
My Dye was made in 2007 and is ok for FF.