Gil, i've seen Snakewood and it looks cool, but i've never felt the weight of it in a bow. I had a discussion once with another member about Ebony risers and he said that he had noticed less handshock in every bow he had owned with an Ebony riser. I like the couple of ounces extra weight with the Ebony, it really helps to settle my bow arm, and I think it does help reduce handshock. I really think the carbon helps with handshock too. The other thing you might consider is having Craig use the laminated bamboo for the cores instead of the regular. There have been more than a few folks comment that it increases cast and smoothness. Have a good talk with Craig when you order and let him steer you in the direction you want to go with this bow. I think you have a good bow layed out for Elk as is. I cant shoot over 60 lbs anymore, so my bow for Elk would have lamboo cores and carbon to give me all the power I could get just in case that not so perfect shot decided to come along at that particular moment! I look forward to seeing the pics when it arrives!

Ken

Thanks again guys for the input. I am definitely ordering a new bow from Craig.

Ken I never heard of lamboo. In your other post I thought you misspelled bamboo. Ha! I have heard of action boo and have a real smooth fast recurve made with it. I am going to go for ebony and carbon with the elk mojo. I am going to really hash it out with Craig. I heard he is real helpful with stuff like this. For once in my life I am not over bowed. The 55# feels so light to me now, I was thinking about a heavier  weight, but I would be going back to my old habits again. I am going to order it at 55# and concentrate on form.

Thanks Thomas I read the posts on Dick's site and that made me rethink the carbon originally. I think I am going to give it a shot because right now 55# feels so light.

Now if I can convince Kevin to sell me his Tembo (I think I sold him) I will be able to decide whether to get a Tembo or Wesley. The one I sold said Sagittarius also.  

Thanks again
Gil

Kevin I found pictures of the Schulz Tembo I had. The serial number was 681034. It was 58# @ 28" and had Sagittarius on it. Let me know if it is the same one you have.  

Thanks
Gil

Gil,

lamboo and actionboo are the same thing I think. Just strips of bamboo laminated together to form a slat. I'm sure Craig will fill you in on the details. All I know is that i'm sold on it! Good idea to stick with the 55# with the carbon, especially just in case it comes in a couple of pounds over! She should be a winner!

Ken

I'm not as sold on actionboo.  Theoretically, it is more consistent than natural bamboo, but well selected natural bamboo really doesn't have any weaknesses.  All the extra glue joints in actionboo (3-5 vertical joints per lamination) theoretically have the effect of stiffening the limb.  I think it takes some of the liveliness/springiness out of the limb compared to natural bamboo.  JMO, for what it's worth.

Gil,
Same number, I guess that is 2 "Schulz" bows I can thank you for.
I got it here from the classifieds, There were several Tradgangers, bows and money passing hands, but everyone was happy at the end of the deal.
A lot of trusting your fellow Tradgangers on that deal.

 If I order a new Hill, it would be pretty close to what you are talking about.
Please let me know what you think about it when you get it.

Kevin small world. I sold that bow december 2006. If the other Schulz were heavier I wouldn't have sold that one either. With my crumy release I felt like I was holding the string with thre fish hooks.

I am going to send you a PM about the 58# Schulz.

Thanks
Gil