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Title: Bowyer's integrity
Post by: Vesty on January 29, 2013, 10:13:00 AM
I wanted to express my thanks to Steve Turay at Northern Mist and let you all know that integrity is not a lost virtue. I gave Steve my Baraga last year at the K-zoo Expo and asked him if he could do a weight reduction on it.He said he thought he could reduce it #5. During the course of the year, Steve was swamped with orders and in a phone conversation with him I assured him I was not bowless for the upcoming deer season because I also own one of his Whisper's.Long story short, I told Steve I would pick up my bow at this years Expo. When I went to his booth, he handed me my Baraga in like new condition and said," No charge, Ron. I had this bow way too long. Thank you for your patience." Thank you, Steve, for integrity.
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Post by: 4dogs on January 29, 2013, 10:20:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: Bernie B. on January 29, 2013, 10:21:00 AM
That sounds like one fine bowyer!  Integrity is worth a lot!

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
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Post by: 2treks on January 29, 2013, 10:31:00 AM
That sounds like Steve.
He also had a shoulder surgery about 10 months ago as well. Stand up guy for sure.
CTT
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Post by: tarponnut on January 29, 2013, 11:37:00 AM
Steve Turay is a total class act. I have a bow on order from him myself. He makes some of the best, for sure.
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Post by: kestimator on January 29, 2013, 11:44:00 AM
Thanks for sharing!!  I've only heard and read great things about Mr. Turay  :)   Your account adds to the list  :)
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Post by: Jerry Russell on January 29, 2013, 11:46:00 AM
Now that is how you do business.
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Post by: legends1 on January 29, 2013, 12:36:00 PM
Great job Steve!!!!! Hats off!!
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 29, 2013, 12:40:00 PM
That's very refreshing to hear in todays world.
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Post by: Ray Lyon on January 29, 2013, 12:41:00 PM
Doesn't surprise me one bit. For many years I shared a campfire at the Michigan Traditional Bowhunters Shoot in Grayling, MI with Steve and he's also been to the Shrewhaven Lodge deer camp.  He's as good as it gets.
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Post by: David Yukon on January 29, 2013, 12:45:00 PM
That is great to hear!! Good for you.
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Post by: chanumpa on January 29, 2013, 01:20:00 PM
Doesnt get any better.Good man,Great bows.Word of mouth,still the best advertizement.
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Post by: ron w on January 29, 2013, 01:26:00 PM
I guess I'm really not surprised at all!
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Post by: Bow man on January 29, 2013, 03:07:00 PM
Yep that is Steve. Always a pleasure talking with him
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Post by: So-Mo Archer on January 29, 2013, 06:23:00 PM
Steve is "good people" in my book! Bravo, sir, nicely done!  :clapper:
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Post by: Gordon Jabben on January 29, 2013, 06:57:00 PM
Great bowyer and person.
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Post by: BCWV on January 29, 2013, 07:50:00 PM
I've only talked to Steve on the phone but I can see him doing that. I look forward to meeting him. I have one of his Sheltons and another on order. He builds a sweet bow for sure.
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Post by: S.C. Hunter on January 29, 2013, 07:53:00 PM
Very nice in these times to see people still doing what is right,
and good!
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 29, 2013, 07:58:00 PM
Thats right in line with all the other good things I have heard about him.    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Burnsie on January 29, 2013, 08:05:00 PM
Talked to Steve for quite awhile at Kzoo and ended up ordering a new Shelton from him.  I was admiring his bows and he asked if I wanted him to order one up.  I told him I hadn't come prepared to purchase a bow or put a down payment on one, I'd need to wait and see how my tax return came out.  He said he didn't need a down payment, he'd just take my order and let me know when he was starting my bow in about 6 months.  That sounded good to me, now I can't wait to get it!
Title: Re: Bowyer's integrity
Post by: Horserod on January 30, 2013, 02:00:00 AM
Steve is a super guy and his bows are awesome!  He makes you feel like a close friend whenever you're around him. Yes sir, he's the real deal!  Horserod
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Post by: Roger Norris on January 30, 2013, 05:44:00 AM
I met Steve quite awhile ago, and liked him right off the bat. He was at ShrewHaven the first time I was there. He made me a sheath for my Grandfathers knife, just because he was afraid the old sheath was coming apart. One of the most decent and honest guys in traditional archery, in my opinion. I have had a few of his bows, they are flawless. My wife shoots a Superior, and I am about to enter a long term affair with a green glass Baraga. I'm not comfortable saying who it is, but there is a rather famous bowhunter who told me more than once "This is the finest shooting longbow I have  ever had" about Steves "Shelton".

Some of you collectors might note...he is offering a limited run (I think 25) of a 25 year anniversary bow.