After a bunch of research on bow woods, getting helpful folks here on Trad Gang and elsewhere to send me Whip pics, I finally pulled the trigger.  Called up Mr. Toelke this afternoon and ordered a 62" Whip, Mac.Ebony Riser, Dark Myrtle (err, is it Murtle like Yertel the Turtle?) 53# @28 or so, went straight the bank and Post Office, money is on the way.  Only 30 days to wait, but I AM a bowhunter so I must have LOTS of patience, right?

Anyway, just wanted to once again and again and again thank everyone who has supported my bow habit, sent me whip pics, and reinforced my thoughts that the Toelke Whip is THE bow to have.  This will be my first custom and my wife will probably get annoyed   :rolleyes:  when it gets here as I take my focus off her beauty and sit and stare   :eek:  at my NEW BOW and jump around like a durned fool!     YEEEEEEHAAAAA!! Saints be praised, I'm a gittin' a new BOW!!!        

I AM OFFICIALLY a Trad-Mad Man!!

TomBow

I love your enthusiasm! New bows are wonderful things without a doubt. You picked a goodun' for your first custom. Make sure we get pics when she arrives, and Congrats in advance!

Awesome! You won't be disappointed. Please show us some pics when you get a chance. I love dark colored bows.

Congrats on your new bow! I am going to be up near cotton in a week and half! Is there any trad shops or ranges to shoot at in your area?

Great to see your enthusiasim, I know you are going to enjoy that fantastic bow...dont take your eyes off your wife for too long though, it's very nice to have them as ally's in this adventure...congradulations.

Way to go, Tom! Glad you finally pulled the trigger!

Can't wait to see the new bow!
 

Congrat's Tom.  You will love the Whip.  Been watching for one with bow bolt myself in the low to mid 60# range.  Your choice in woods is righ up my alley as well.  You MUST put pics up when it arrives!

Travis

Pics Please (when it arrives of course).

Congrats!

Your excitement is showing! Never tire seeing it. Good stuff!

Congrats on your order.....you'll be really pleased!  Good luck on the 30 days....going to seem like a year.

RobHood23--
The only trad shop I know of in the area is not really in the area--G&M Archery in Benedict (over by Brainerd, I think).  As far as ranges, not alot to speak of there either.  You might fish around on the Traditional Bowhunters of Minnesota site.  There are a few bow shops around Duluth but they are pretty much totally wheel bow oriented.  Any one can shoot but you won't seem much for non-wheeled bows and the ones I have seen are not-well priced (old, neglected probably from someone's attic).  My favorite range is me shooting in my backyard.  
The range fees are REALLY cheap for me!  If I hear about anything else I will let you know.

TomBow the bow is coming.....and she's gonna be SSssaaaaa-weeeeeeet-ah!

Ba-YOO-ti-ful!

I Be TomBow, arrows shoot through my blood

Your excited state of mind is making me get the new bow bug! Kinda wish i hadn't read the post. lol

Sorry bolong, didn't mean ta "bug ya!

Congrats

Enjoy. Like a kid before X mas.

Got a classic whip back in the winter.You will NOT regret this purchase.  Dan sent me the completed bow before the down payment check made it to him.  Fine gentleman and superb bow.

Great Choice.   Congrats !

Congrats on the decision, sounds like you picked awesome wood combo also.  Can't wait to see it!

Congrats