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Title: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mike Vines on February 10, 2013, 12:55:00 AM
I am going to just post the pictures and let the cards and arrows speak for themselves.  There was some amazing talent present, and the competition was tough, but in the end there were 3 clear winners, who will be posted last.  Although everyone who entered was capable of winning.

Please enjoy the show, I know the 150+ in attendance did.

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Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mike Vines on February 10, 2013, 12:58:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mike Vines on February 10, 2013, 12:59:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mike Vines on February 10, 2013, 01:00:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mike Vines on February 10, 2013, 01:01:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mike Vines on February 10, 2013, 01:02:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mike Vines on February 10, 2013, 01:03:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mike Vines on February 10, 2013, 01:05:00 AM
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Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mike Vines on February 10, 2013, 01:08:00 AM
Now we have the beginning of the winners...

3rd Place G. Fred Asbel Haversack

Snag---Wilderness Custom Arrows

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Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mike Vines on February 10, 2013, 01:10:00 AM
2nd Place

Jim Rebuck from Pennsylvania...Great Northern strap on quiver

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Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mike Vines on February 10, 2013, 01:12:00 AM
1st Place custom Bark River knife, and $75 (money went to highest placing MLA member)

This one guy who makes the Motor City Machetes...

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Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: bowhuntingrn on February 10, 2013, 03:40:00 AM
Beautiful.
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Green on February 10, 2013, 05:23:00 AM
Congrats to all the entrants....there was some very nice looking work donated.  And Congrats to Mike, Jim, and David for the top place finishing.     :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Hopewell Tom on February 10, 2013, 06:22:00 AM
The "Art of the Arrow" is alive and well.
Congrats to the winners and all who entered.
Nice work, guys.
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: 2treks on February 10, 2013, 06:23:00 AM
Them are some good looking Arrows.
I like em all. Congrats to all.

CTT
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mudd on February 10, 2013, 06:52:00 AM
:archer:
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: magnus on February 10, 2013, 07:25:00 AM
Congratulations to the winners!!!   :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:    Way to go Mike those are sweet!
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: ronp on February 10, 2013, 07:33:00 AM
They are all nice looking arrows!
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Hawken1911 on February 10, 2013, 07:37:00 AM
Congratulations to all!  Mike, I didn't even notice last night that your arrows were self-nocked.  Nice job!
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Steve O on February 10, 2013, 07:56:00 AM
As always pictures do not do ANY justice. That additive Mike put in his clear coat really made those arrows one of a kind. It was so cool to have the crown change color right in your hands.

I talked to a lot of folks last night and the top three were on the lips of everybody, just with different order.  I was hoping to go home with all the sets from the top three, but I could only hang in the auction for the 2nd place arrows.  

Thanks to all the fine arrowsmiths for supporting the Michigan Longbow Association AND The Professional Bowhunters Society.
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Meathook 1 on February 10, 2013, 08:05:00 AM
Wish I could have been there to see first hand the work put into these arrows,works of art.Congrats
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Bud B. on February 10, 2013, 08:31:00 AM
Unbelievably nice!

Congratulations to all entrants.
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: BuckeyeGuy on February 10, 2013, 08:33:00 AM
Wow, all beautiful arrows and dig the snake skin.
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: pruiter on February 10, 2013, 08:40:00 AM
Very nice work, congrats to all
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: steadman on February 10, 2013, 10:13:00 AM
Very nice work guys  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Jayrod on February 10, 2013, 10:27:00 AM
Fine work on them arrows for sure..almost to nice to shoot
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: DamselflyFarm on February 10, 2013, 10:56:00 AM
Beautiful arrows.
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: wooddamon1 on February 10, 2013, 10:57:00 AM
Wow, they're all very nice!     :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: snag on February 10, 2013, 10:59:00 AM
Congrats to Jim and Mike and to all who participated. The result was some fun for all, hopefully, and raising some money for a good cause.
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mike Vines on February 10, 2013, 11:06:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by snag:
Congrats to Jim and Mike and to all who participated. The result was some fun for all, hopefully, and raising some money for a good cause.
From what I gathered, everyone had a good time and look forward to it again.  When the dust clears we will have a total raised for the PBS Youth Hunt.  

Just for the record David...I voted for your arrows.  You do beautiful work.  I'm amazed at how little you charge for such high quality.  

I have already started planning for the PBS contest in Cinncinatti next year.
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: sticksnstones on February 10, 2013, 11:06:00 AM
I spent a lot of time going back and forth between a few of them trying to figure out which ones to vote for. Three sets had my head spinning, it was pretty cool to see those 3 end up being the prize winners!
Thom
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Butternutz on February 10, 2013, 12:03:00 PM
Very nice work guys    :clapper:
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mike Theis on February 10, 2013, 01:27:00 PM
Way to go and for a good cause too.

Congrats to all of the participants.
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: eflanders on February 10, 2013, 02:02:00 PM
Simply beautiful work!  Note: I really liked seeing the appropriate donations as well...

Way to go guys!
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Anointed Archer on February 10, 2013, 02:21:00 PM
Most Excellent!
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: peroneus on February 10, 2013, 03:02:00 PM
Thanks for sharing.They all look great.True inspiration for us, newbies in arrow making business
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: KeithG on February 10, 2013, 03:18:00 PM
Nice.  :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: 59Alaskan on February 10, 2013, 04:14:00 PM
Very nice arrows folks!
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: DesertDude on February 10, 2013, 04:25:00 PM
Very nice........
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on February 10, 2013, 04:36:00 PM
WOW!!!!!!!...only thing that comes to mind.  As a novice arrow builder it always amazes me with what other come up with.  Congradulations to the winners and everyone who entered, and thanks to Mike for posting the pictures, and putting the proceeds to a great cause.  :clapper:
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: on February 10, 2013, 06:20:00 PM
WOW! Works of art for sure. Congrats to the winners.

Bisch
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Sockrsblur on February 10, 2013, 08:13:00 PM
I loved looking at these arrows all day today! Thanks for post such great pictures of them!
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: GRINCH on February 10, 2013, 08:23:00 PM
Amazing work,I wouldn't know whether to shoot them or display them.congrats to all involved.  :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Sam McMichael on February 10, 2013, 08:35:00 PM
Art meets function. All are really well done.
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: BDann on February 10, 2013, 10:03:00 PM
Those are some beautiful arrows, well done!
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Caughtandhobble on February 12, 2013, 04:57:00 AM
Beautiful  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: gringol on February 12, 2013, 05:51:00 AM
I was scrolling through the pics thinking, "what a shame there are no self-nocks here" and then I got to the sticks made by some joker called "the motor city machete." Wow!  Very nice!  Congrats!
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mike Vines on February 12, 2013, 08:25:00 AM
Thank you to all of you for the kind words towards all the participants.  I am glad they entered and showed of their craftyness.  There was some serious competition.

Although I won, I have to thank 2 really good friends.  1st off, I must thank Ken Scollick.  Ken took me under his wing and showed me everything I know about arrow building (just not everything HE knows).  I have always enjoyed woodworking (make a living doing so), but never even gave arrow making a thought until I visited Ken one day while he was in his shop enjoying the relaxation that arrow building brings.  Me being me, the questions started flowing and he was more then receptive to my bombardment of questions.  

The next guy I would like to thank is another good friend, Steve Osminski (Steve O).  Steve has had more inspiration in my arrows than he can even think.   Believe it or not Steve, I actually listen when you talk, and the gears start turning when ever you do (I have to draw the line at gold leaf though...or do I???).  Wait till next year, this one is going to surprize you (me to if it works).  

 Blake Fisher (Eclipse Broadheads) deserves some appreciation as well.  In my opinion, Eclipse 2 blade heads are the best on the market, and there was never a thought of using anything else.  His broadhead was icing on the cake.

What I'm trying to say is...Thank you for having patience with me and being good friends.  Like most things in life, an individual does nothing, but a great group of friends can accomplish anything.  Yes I won (even though I voted for snag), but more importantly, TEAM Motor City Machetes won this.

See you all next year in Cinncinatti.
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Hermon on February 12, 2013, 08:42:00 AM
Mike-
Is it possible to get another picture of the paint on the crown of your arrows?
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Mike Vines on February 12, 2013, 09:49:00 AM
Like most times, I NEVER take enough pictures.  In the pics I posted, you can see the actual color change-Black, to light Purple, Metallic Purple, Gold, Brown, to almost a Rust.  Pictures will never do that set justice.  I tried, but was outbid.  I really wanted one of those, but they are just a memory now.
Title: Re: 1st National Arrow Contest results w/ pics...Thank you to all who were involved
Post by: Jerry Russell on February 12, 2013, 12:01:00 PM
Beautiful arrow art.
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