Eatmon 66 recurve I think

overbo · December 18, 2008, 09:49:00 PM

If I got the name right.Was wondering what's the history?

Str8Shooter · December 18, 2008, 11:57:00 PM

I believe that the Eatmon 66 was designed by a bowyer named Del Eatmon. I think his kid was an excellent shot and used the bow to take some target championships. I think it was some NFAA championships, if I rember correctly.

Last I heard, Ric Anderson of Marriah Custom bows had gotten the forms and was producing a version of it called the Eastwind 66. From talking to Ric I believe it was a very nice shooting bow. I think it had a fairly long 21+" riser and short working limbs. Made for a very stable and quick bow.

Not sure if Ric is still making them. At one point he had some pics of them on his website in the album so you could check there.

Chris

overbo · December 19, 2008, 06:20:00 AM

Thanks Chris,There was a gentlemen I met name Tom Fry here in Va.He had won many tournaments nationally shooting this bow.I remeber him telling me,it was the fastest bow he has shot.He only used this bow for tournaments and shot widows for hunting.
You don't see many of them.

d. ward · December 19, 2008, 10:05:00 AM

Str8 well said.The Eatmon 66 original one piece recurve is a nail driver.I've shot many 3d courses with owners of Del's bows.Lots of folks here in Washington shoot them as everyone knew Del and family from the 3d's.RB's entire family shoots them,maybe 5 memebers.I personaly really liked the early original Eatmon 66" one piece best of all.She's a nail driver for sure.That was a sad time when we lost another great bowyer..bowdoc

Blackhawk · December 19, 2008, 11:41:00 AM

Like the doc said, the Eatmon bows are really popular here in Washington since that's where Del lived. Shooting an Eatmon is almost like a cult for many of his fans, and it seems that those who shoot one can really shoot.

Like many folks around here, an Eatmon at the right weight is on my Christmas list.

d. ward · December 19, 2008, 12:20:00 PM

Lon would you be so kind as to PM me...bowdoc

Ric Anderson · January 01, 2009, 03:26:00 PM

This is a great thread about a great shooting bow. It is a 66" bow with a long riser which translates into shorter working limbs. I acquired a form for this bow from a mutual friend of Del's and mine.

Shifting Shadow · January 01, 2009, 04:45:00 PM

I remember writing Del shortly before his death. He said he only offers the 66 in one wood (was it elm?).

dragonheart · January 01, 2009, 07:37:00 PM

Dave Eatmon is Del's son. He won the NFAA Outdoor Nationals (field Archery) and set all of the national records for traditional class with the Eatmon 66 recurve. I believe that was in 1992. Heavy handled stable shooting ol school big handled recurve. Good bows.

Ric Anderson · January 02, 2009, 09:55:00 AM

Due to numerous emails I though I'd post a quick note to let everyone that I am still building the Marriah line of bows which includes the East Wind 66. I would also like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year!

Ric

I forgot to mention that pictures of the East Wind 66 are at www.webshots.com. Just search Marriah Bows.