How many of us Trad Gangers are guilty???

[amar911]

There is no doubt that Bob and Barb at Morrison, John and Larry at A&H, Ron and Gregg at Shrew, and many other outstanding bowyers and their business partners (or wife, i.e., Barb Morrison) put up with all of us fickle trad archers. They build high quality bows and are great people too. I don't really want to apologize, but I do want to thank all of them for being there for us and producing objects that we all love and that bring us much joy. We are very fortunate to have so many great bowyers and to be able to shoot the bows they have made. I also want to thank Terry, Rob and all the moderators for supporting this sport and helping to bring about a resurgence in all aspects of this incredible activity that to most of us is an integral part of our way of life.

Allan

One of my best friends and lease partner is also my Boyer, Bob Sarrels. I shoot only his bows but he has probably pulled some of his hair out after getting calls from me to alter the previous plan.

Thanks again, Bib!

Bisch

[Kenneth]

Let's put it this way.... I'm real glad I'm not close enough for Big Jim to reach me!     I try not to bother him too much and just let him do his work but I've thrown a few changes and curveballs at him that's for sure.  :D

[James Wrenn]

Not me.

I don't order untill my mind is made up on what I want.I don't bug the bowyer unless the delivery date passes by.Never had that happen but would be in contact with him shortly after that to see what was up.Now days I prefer to buy used or stock bows anyway.Only so many days in a year and I think having the bow to shoot is much better than not having it and waiting on it.  

[Sean B]

Not at all.  When I ordered my SA in 96, I spoke to Ken Beck on the specs, then called in the order, then that was it.  Maybe I missed the concept of a custom bow, cause my way of thinking is, ill get what they give me.  I ordered a PCH, but I'm just going for the standard wood.  Now I'm just waiting to get it.

[KentuckyTJ]

I think most of them realize these decisions are very important to us and are willing to do anything they can to help. But with that said I'm sure it's a nightmare for them when someone like me calls that knows what they want but second guess's their self to death.

I'm driving one nuts right now. Haha. He is actually the most helpful bowyer i've ever delt with and truly wants his customer to be happy with the finished product. He actually called me and told me he didn't think I would be happy with one of the woods he had that I had picked. Sent me a photo of it even. I agreed and he ordered another piece. No questions asked. Great bowyer.

Thanks Elmer.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

I would have bothered the bowyer but he finished my bow too quickly.  In Fact I was amazed at how quickly.  Here I thought i would have time to save up for the rest. I put 1/2 down up front and figured I would have at least 6 months to come up with the second half.  

My Dad liked my bow enough to place an order.  His was done in 3 weeks as well.

Thanks John at big River  even though I know you won't be reading this!

[Steve Clandinin]

I know I'm guilty of this with Big Jim.I've had to email him and change a few things BUT,this is not My fault as everytime I turn around Big Jim is coming up with new and exiting options AND even new Bows!LOL.If he didn't make such a darn nice bow he wouldn't have this problem !

[SpikeMaster]

Guilty as charged. When I ordered my Mohawk, my first custom bow, I probably drove Vince crazy changing my order. I changed draw weight and limb laminations a few times before I finally had to make up my mind. Vince builds a great bow and I couldn't be happier.

I am the worst there is, to make matters worse Dick has a bow on his sight that has the same woods as the bow I ordered. I admit to getting very impatient.  OCD or something, because when I refinish a bow I always go out and touch it several times to see if the finish is dry. If I use a slow drying finish my bow is full of finger prints before I even put a string on it.  'I can't hardly stand the wait, so Christmas don't be late'

[Cool Arrow]

I wish I had the money , and patience to order new bows. Don't misunderstand I have a bunch of bows, and some of them custom, but built for someone else. I have difficulty waiting for the arrival of one bought on ****. Oh well it's certainly better than the old days shooting whatever.
 Larry

[Troy spear]

That"s how they make there money. Your custom should Be how you want it.

[SMA]

Not me. Never!