I recently got a hawk bow built by mike beckwith out of colorado.  Another fella had one for sale here and there was just something about it that called my name.  I was to slow and missed it but found one from rocky mountain specialty gear..I had never heard of them before and it is one sweet bow it goes on the keep rack.  I still find it hard to believe not many have heard of them.

Don't overlook, Brandon Stahl's Rose Oak Creations bows.  I couldn't be happier with my Super Wildcat.  Have shot and owned a lot of great bows in the last 46 years of bowhunting, but nothing comes close to Brandon's.  I don't plan on shooting anything but a Rose Oak bow from here on out . . .

I have shot many brands of custom bows, and for me there is just nothing better than any one of my Bob Lees, that being said, I sure would like to get my hands on one of the Rick Welch bows, I have heard nothing but good things about them, and it would be neat to own a bow made by a world class shooter such as Rick Welch. DK.

As long as the bowyer and bow get the hype for the right reasons I have no problem with it. What I do get tired of hearing is that so and so bow is absolutely the best of the best of the best and it shoots 40 fps faster than the closest bow to it stuff.
There are a lot of great quality bows being built and I doubt many of the bowyers will get the credit that they deserve for the bow that they build. Others will get way more credit than they do deserve.  Its kind of like good singers, There are a lot of really great singers,But,  Some get breaks and some get broke.

I don't want to ever be the rage in bowyers or bow building.I couldn't build more bows than I do right now anyway and maintain the quality I want. I just want to be the best I can be, Period.

Tracy Trickett or Brandon Stahl or Duane Jessop would probably get my vote along with another 10 or so bowyers most people never heard of. I would be looking at the guys who are the ones that you never , ever see one of thier bows being sold. To me that is the trick,. To build a bow that the guy that buys it won't part with because it has real value to him.
God Bless you all and good hunting this season, Steve

QuoteOriginally posted by adkmountainken:
Jason Kendall's bows are getting a lot of attention and with good reason as he makes an AWESOME bow in the Kanati!!!!

I gotta agree on this! He has been getting alot of attention, and Kanati's are stunning! I think he only builds part-time. Shame he doesn't ship overseas^^

Jason Kendall markets his bows very well. Great design using top performing material (actionboo limbs and dymondwood risers). No pricey options just a limited number of riser colors and bow lengths. This must keep his overhead down and make a great bow affordable to the average person.

I think Tall Tines is coming on strong.

Out of all the bows I played with at ETAR this year (and thats alot), Lee Hoots/Aneewakee and Big Jim's were my favorite by far. And some of the most reasonable $$$. One of these will be my next.

Another vote for Lee Hoots/Anneewakee Archery recurves.

Well said Sixby,
I look for the bows that are rarely on the classifieds.Some are good but others are great.

I think Dave Beeler will become a well known bowyer once people realize that he produces an excellent longbow. Gary Sentman is also a well known bowyer in the United States even though his name isn't on everyone lips. He may not be on their lips, but there are alot of Sentman bows in alot of peoples' hands.

Should machine my proto 1 next week or so  

QuoteOriginally posted by Hit-or-Miss:
I heard about some guy named Allen, he built a wheeled contraption with a 50% letoff. I doubt the idea will go anywhere though, it sounds like a gimmick!!!    

   

30 month wait........i'd say thats the top. griffins are actually gaining even more notoriety.

Soo many bows soo little time. It's getting so hard to pick a certain bow model. But i guess you can't go wrong with any of em.

Craig,
I have a Super Wildcat due at the end of November. He sent me a loaner back in the spring. It was about 4 pounds hot for me so I ordered one. This will be only my 2nd 1-piece.

I think I should add Cari-Bow here! I own the Peregrine for a month now and this hybrid longbow is amazing! Craftmanship is impeccable, very sweet draw, accurate, no handshock and wicked fast! The best bow I ever shot and Abe is a pleasure to do business with. delivery is 4 to 6 months, which ain't to bad either.

Have two King Panthers from Rose Oak.  Brandon is certainly destined to be one of the best bowyers.  Great craftsmanship and the bows flat preform.

Jerry

yes caribows are a great bow also dutchman.had a couple of them also.miss my tuktu still to this day.

I will put my Jack Kempf Kwyk Styk and my Craig Ekin Howard Hill Black Badger up against any Recurve or Long bow on the market.

If you don't believe me, the door is open, the coffee is hot and the beer is cold. Let's go and shoot 'em!