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Title: bow wood combination
Post by: centaur on July 09, 2012, 03:11:00 PM
I'm on the list for a new Big Jim bow, and have been thinking about a wood combo that might look sorta strange, but I'm hoping that someone might have a bow with dalmation ebony and purple heart. There is a method to my madness; dalmation ebony comes from SE Asia, and the mixture of that and purple heart would have some meaning to me from a time when Uncle provided me with an all expenses paid trip to that part of the world, and I returned with a purple heart, among others.
Am I nuts to think that this combination might work, or should I stick with my original choice of western juniper, which is indicative of the west and where I choose to live?
If anyone has a bow with the ebony/purple heart combo, I would love to see one.
Title: Re: bow wood combination
Post by: riverrat 2 on July 09, 2012, 03:44:00 PM
I'll be honest,IMO only....I think they will clash. centaur,I would check with the big man also on his availability of the dalmation. I am waiting for a call real soon as well. And the last I had heard he was out of that wood. Good luck anyway, rat'
Title: Re: bow wood combination
Post by: eminart on July 09, 2012, 04:25:00 PM
I think it would take a special kind of person to like it. How do you feel about this outfit?

  (http://s1.static.gotsmile.net/images/2010/09/28/pimp.jpg_1285636281.jpg)


But seriously, I'm sure it could work and you might like it. I'm a plain guy though.
Title: Re: bow wood combination
Post by: Bullie on July 09, 2012, 04:28:00 PM
:)

Pimpin' ain't easy main!
Title: Re: bow wood combination
Post by: centaur on July 09, 2012, 04:33:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by eminart:
[QB] I think it would take a special kind of person to like it. How do you feel about this outfit?

   (http://s1.static.gotsmile.net/images/2010/09/28/pimp.jpg_1285636281.jpg)


OK, THAT did it! Any other suggestions for an Asian wood that would work with purple heart??
Title: Re: bow wood combination
Post by: Bear Heart on July 09, 2012, 04:39:00 PM
Lots of bamboo in SE Asia
Title: Re: bow wood combination
Post by: KentuckyTJ on July 09, 2012, 04:50:00 PM
:laughing:   Oh brother that's a good one.

Centaur, you may want to think about resale also. With that said, you know a lot of woods have many different looks so don't give up on your purple heart get online and try to find some you think may not be too "Pimp"
Title: Re: bow wood combination
Post by: Bladepeek on July 09, 2012, 05:27:00 PM
I like the bamboo idea from a 'Nam standpoint.

Here's some purple heart with bocotte.
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Archery/Chad%20Holm%20River%20Runner/Riserlft.jpg)
Title: Re: bow wood combination
Post by: centaur on July 09, 2012, 05:35:00 PM
I like the bamboo also, but I have never seen a Big Jim bow with bamboo. I'm going to have to call the big guy and see if that is a possibility.
Title: Re: bow wood combination
Post by: Archie on July 09, 2012, 05:48:00 PM
Who'd have thought a pic like THAT could have anything to do with bowhunting?
Title: Re: bow wood combination
Post by: eminart on July 09, 2012, 09:24:00 PM
I was just joking around. It actually might look good.