I've read about and admired the bows coming out of Mr. Turays shop for quite awhile now. I emailed him and have a approximate wait time (time for me to come up with $$$) as well as the cost of my choice of bows. I am thinking a Shelton with green glass, bamboo cores, vignum litae handlewood (turned green of course) with elk tips. A few questions are rolling around my head though..... What are the pros and cons between his classic and Shelton? Has anyone ever had a problem with vignum litae as a handlewood? I know it's mega dense but also very oily and I'm wondering about longetivity. I had a Mohawk Longview a few years back and loved it and really look forward to shooting a Hill style bow. Thanks  

Can't comment on the bows, but I believe the wood is "lignum vitae", which might help with any searches. I've used some in knife handles and had no problems. They used it for bearings on propeller shafts at one time. I put no finish on the knife handles; just sanded them with 600 grit paper and then buffed them. Can't say how they've held up over the years as I haven't seen them since they left my shop.

I don't know about the wood, but love the Shelton. I got a green glass back with white belly and riser wood of bolivian rosewood.  With the leather grip, one does not see much of the wood anyway.

I just got a Shelton from Steve. I had antler tips and locator grip done on it. I love it. I am now looking for a used heavier weight Shelton between 60# and 70# to use until I can afford a heavier two piece I want to order.

You will Love Steve's Bows!

I did a nice write up when i visited his shop a few weeks ago. Not sure if you read it yet but here is a link to the article and a bunch of pics from that day.

http://tbwpodcast.com/steve-turay-of-northern-mist-longbows/

Thanks for the replies. And LB hntr I read your article back when you posted it and enjoyed it. Thanks again gentlemen!!

I've wanted a Baraga for years now, just never had got around to getting one.

I talked to him yesterday about prices and such, nice guy.

That GREEN GLASS is just gorgeous.  I want a Baraga or one of his Hill styles in GREEN awfully bad.
They don't come on the USED market very often either.  That says something right there.

Oh, the GREEN GLASS is a $30 upcharge, if you care.  I wouldn't mind that at all considering what you end up with.

I'd like to see some pics of his bows guys.

How about it?
Nalajr

You wont go wrong with any of Steve's bows, he's a super guy to work with.  I've had my Baraga for a year now, and love it!!!!...(with green glass of course)  Order with confidence and shoot with pride.

Steve is in every way one of the best craftsman going..  He knows his job very, very well.

Super guy and all his bows please !

Oh, the classics are very easy in the hand..
I have both Sheltons and Classics and like them both. If I had to choose the Classic just might get the nod. But either way you'll be very happy.

I had a Mohawk and a Northern Mist Baraga. I still have the Baraga.

I've been drooling over those green bows since I first saw them, pretty sure that will be on the short list when I buy another bow

Thanks..... I'm on the list as soon as I get my order sent out      

love his string follow bows!...great stuff!

I also have both classics and shelton sand I am usually  shooting the classics more often . Sheltons are great bows though. Can't go wrong with either one. Just got a new classic with red glass ash cores and shedua handle. Another sweet bow .

Thanks genetlemen  

You're not that far from Kalamazoo.  Why don't you go to the Traditional Bowhunter's Expo the last weekend in January and meet up with Steve, try out a bow or two, and get a good look at some wood and glass choices.  You'll be glad you did!

Have any of you guys ever seen a Baraga with the straight grip? Just curious. I've only seen them with locator.

Would love to go to Kalamazoo but unfortunately my work schedule will not allow it...

Sounds like you need a new job.  Let's get our priorities straight here!   :D

You can't go wrong with Northern Mist...Steve pays very close attention to details, he WILL NOT ship a bow that is flawed.

Green glass? I love it....I have 2 NM bows with green glass