First bend in the handle bow! BBI

[Apex Predator]

This is my first bend in the handle bow.  She is a bamboo backed ipe,62" NTN, and draws 40@27.  She has elk antler tips and a built up leather grip.  I'm getting really good at these 40 pounders.  It wouldn't be so bad if they weren't intended to draw 50-55.  I had some limb twist issues with this one early in the tillering stage and had a time working it out.  I think it could bend a little more in the fades, but shoots really well so I'm leaving it.  Luckily, I have a good buddy who needs his first traditional bow.  Perfect for him.  

[smokin joe]

Nice work -- very classy. 40 pounds is a good place for someone new to trad to start off. It prevents bad habits that can come from being overbowed. Your friend is very fortunate.

[LEOPARD]

Nice looking bow!    

[JEFF B]

awesome looking bow apex!!        man you do like those #40 bows dont ya     try and make a #45 at 26" draw then send it to me          

[Lewis Brookshire III]

Looks great Marty!!! I really like those antler tips!

[pseman]

Great looking bow. I really like the tips in particular. I'll bet that bow weighs next to nothing in mass weight.