With more and more requests for a take down bow, I designed this forward riser one this year.  I call it the backpacker.  This bow will be available with longbow limbs up to 64" long, and recurve limbs.  I haven't made recurve limbs for this riser yet but I'm considering making them available in 56", 58", and 60".  The price will start at $475.

The prototype that I have pictured here is 60" long, 50# @ 28", with red elm cores, bubinga riser and wedges.  I tested it with a 7 1/4" brace ht.  

I plan to make a few aesthetic changes in the future, with thinner wedges and a more graceful transition from the back of the riser to the limbs.  

Here's some pics of the prototype

 

Yeah baby!!  Now we're cookin'!!  Nice job!!  I can easily see one of these in my future...

Very nice looking bow..... I'll be checking it out  

I can really see myself recommending that bow to a new shooter Mike...great design at a great price

DDave

Mike, send it down and I will test it too

Nice job Mike!

Looking good!

Mike, it looks like it would fit the bill and then some.

Great job Mike!!!  If there is a pass around demo on this bow I would love to sign up.

Good Stuff Mike!

Yep, that will definitely do it! Love the longbow look.      

Yes!    

Nice looking bow Mike. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the bow your making for me. Sam B.

Very nice !!

Sitting here saying WOW WOW WOW!!! Great looking bow Mike.

Great looking bow Mike!

Thanks everyone, like any of the new designs I dream up, it needs a few details ironed out, but for the most part I'm happy with the outcome.  I'd never shot a forward handled bow before so I wasn't sure what to expect.  I still need to make some recurve limbs for it and try them out.  It seems very balanced having all the mass forward, and very easy to shoot consistently.

I like it, nice work Mike! I think this bow will be a hit for you.

QuoteOriginally posted by joe vt:
Great job Mike!!!  If there is a pass around demo on this bow I would love to sign up.

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