Just returned home from the Harrisburg, PA Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show.  To my good fortune there was actually a trad bowyer there...Rick Ellis of Striker Bows.  Got to shoot his takedown longbow and his handle forward recurve.  Really nice bows and a nice guy too.  Bows shot very tight groups with nice smooth draws and outstanding craftsmanship.  Just wanted to get the word out to any PA or other guys considering going to the show.  

Rick is a great guy and makes a great bow!!  Good to see he is getting out and doing some shows that are not just traditional.  The is a good thing for our sport!!

Mike
I'm going tomorrow. Did Jim form J&M Traditions have a stand there ?
Thanks,
Mike

I was planning on going tomorrow, but a hurt shoulder is forcing me to go to the orthopaedic (sp?) surgeon tomorrow.  Will get out there Tues or Thurs though, probably not shooting too many bows...Mike

Rick and his wife are some of the most geniune folks you'll ever meet. He's huge supporter of traditional archery and attends numerous non-traditional shows each year. Makes a darn nice bow too.

-Brian
www.bowyersjournal.com

Was striker set up in the archery pavillion?

J&M was there and had some nice looking cedar arrows.

Striker bows is in the archery arena.

 

I'm headed there on friday :0) Have to check them out . Thanks  Drew

Wish I was off on Friday so I could meet up with you.  I hope to catch up with you and Ken this year in the Adirondaks.              

I stopped by their booth today. Real nice people & bows too.

Mike : I look forward to meeting you . The black berries I brought this year got turned into cordial by Mom Mowrey  

Warning!  The last time I "stopped" by a Striker booth I spent $ 600!  

Glad I stopped too!

Great info.  I'm heading up there tomorrow and looking for a bow and new arrows.

Somebody tell Rick that Raineman says "Hello".LOL