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Title: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: britt on February 02, 2015, 08:19:00 AM
I am getting the two year itch to buy a new bow. I was thinking about buying local here in Colorado. I'v heard of most bowyers in Colorado. Who would you recommend as a bowyer in Colorado? Thank you.
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: bentpole on February 02, 2015, 08:34:00 AM
Sorry to say Vince from MOHAWK Bows isn't building any more. He's from Conifer.
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Post by: Dave Pagel on February 02, 2015, 08:44:00 AM
Mike Hays of Black Canyon Bows is in Pueblo.

D.P.
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: aim small...release on February 02, 2015, 08:52:00 AM
I met a guy at the Kalamazoo show this past weekend poison bows his model was the point dart nice looking bows great grip
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: Elkchaser on February 02, 2015, 08:59:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by bentpole:
Sorry to say Vince from MOHAWK Bows isn't building any more. He's from Conifer.
This is sad news.. Vince built a great bow.
I didn't realize that he was totally done building, but I guesss so.     :(
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: sveltri on February 02, 2015, 09:13:00 AM
Chastain would be my preference.
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: nineworlds9 on February 02, 2015, 09:37:00 AM
The Poison Dart bows look like a great value.  Definitely worth checking out.
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Post by: md126 on February 02, 2015, 09:58:00 AM
Black Canyon Bows by Mike Hays. Great bows but long wait
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: goldentrout_one on February 02, 2015, 10:20:00 AM
Vintage Works is in Colorado - only down-side is a loooong wait list, probably on the order of 2 years I'm guessing. But it doesn't cost you anything to get on the wait list. I own two, currently on the list for a third.

Here's a couple of pics of my 1962, all phenolic riser:

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd503/goldentrout_one/Bow3_zpsa13eabe3.jpg)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd503/goldentrout_one/Bow2_zpsf1825b12.jpg)


This is basically the same bow, just with macassar ebony riser w/ shedua I-beam:

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd503/goldentrout_one/riser1.jpg)
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: Matty on February 02, 2015, 10:36:00 AM
Britt, I'm thinking you need to make your own!
You're local!
Sending you a PM
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: britt on February 02, 2015, 11:10:00 AM
Anybody have contact info. on Poison Dart bows?
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Post by: SCATTERSHOT on February 02, 2015, 11:44:00 AM
Check out Dick Boss in Elizabeth.
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: old_goat2 on February 02, 2015, 12:25:00 PM
Britt, Tom is selling his bows for him. Buddy Gould is his name. Nice longbows.
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: old_goat2 on February 02, 2015, 12:26:00 PM
And another name not mentioned is Palmer from Aguilar CO
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: Bivyhunter on February 02, 2015, 12:27:00 PM
I'm not there yet, but I'm planning on a move in the near future. Can't wait to see CA in my rear view mirror!
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Post by: Bernie B. on February 02, 2015, 02:15:00 PM
Bryan Holley builds Spirit longbows and sells them through RMSG (sponsor).  I would highly recommend his bows.

Bernie
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Post by: Rock 'N Bow on February 02, 2015, 04:24:00 PM
Keith Chastain/Wapiti would be my choice as well. I got my bow 13 years ago and is still my favorite. I remember a very short wait time.
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: cmh on February 02, 2015, 05:14:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Elkchaser:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by bentpole:
Sorry to say Vince from MOHAWK Bows isn't building any more. He's from Conifer.
This is sad news.. Vince built a great bow.
I didn't realize that he was totally done building, but I guesss so.      :(  [/b]
That is a real shame as he built a very fine longbow.....
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: old_goat2 on February 02, 2015, 05:17:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Bivyhunter:
I'm not there yet, but I'm planning on a move in the near future. Can't wait to see CA in my rear view mirror!
Maybe I'll finally see one of your bows in person finally!
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: Eric Sprick on February 02, 2015, 05:19:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by cmh:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by Elkchaser:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by bentpole:
Sorry to say Vince from MOHAWK Bows isn't building any more. He's from Conifer.
This is sad news.. Vince built a great bow.
I didn't realize that he was totally done building, but I guesss so.       :(   [/b]
That is a real shame as he built a very fine longbow..... [/b][/QUOTE

X2
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: cacciatore on February 02, 2015, 06:12:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Bivyhunter:
I'm not there yet, but I'm planning on a move in the near future. Can't wait to see CA in my rear view mirror!
I can't wait for that day.
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: sveltri on February 02, 2015, 07:11:00 PM
Yes..hurry up South!!  I can't wait to own a Stalker.
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Post by: redbeard126 on February 02, 2015, 10:20:00 PM
Hey Britt! I am Buddy with Poison Dart Bows, it's cool that you're thinking of going with a local Bowyer there are a lot of great ones for sure. I will be home from Kalamazoo tomorrow night and would love to talk to you about what kind of bow you want! You can PM me, email me at buddy@poisondartbows.com or call at 303-243-0456 any time. I look forward to hearing from you.Thanks guys for the compliments!

Buddy
Title: Re: Colorado Bowyers
Post by: joe ashton on February 02, 2015, 10:22:00 PM
Pronghornlongbows... almost... Colorado.
Joe