Thank You Dick Wightman

mikebiz · December 25, 2011, 06:44:00 PM

I just want to take a moment to thank Captain Dick Wightman for selling me one of his personal longbows named "Look At Me". I purchased the bow to give to my girlfriend for Christmas and she loves it. It is her first longbow and one that will give her a lot of joy for many years. Dick is a truly talented craftsman and one hell of great guy. I feel truly honored to have been able to give one of his personal creations a good home.

Thanks Dick! You're the man

Ontario Longbow · December 25, 2011, 07:05:00 PM

Sounds great!, Nice that your girlfriend is joining you in your passion. Good on Dick too,,

john gilbert · December 25, 2011, 11:53:00 PM

Dick Wightman is a great guy. Few years back, I bought a bow from him. When I called to let him know I sent the money order, and he should see it in a couple of days, he says,"Oh, you should have the bow today, I sent it a few days back". Class guy right there.

Mudd · December 26, 2011, 07:49:00 AM

They just don't come much better than the Captain.

Truly a class act if any are.

Thank you for telling others.

God bless,Mudd

PS: editorial comment- It is really easy to tell others when we feel someone has wronged us in some way and often forget to say anything when done a "good turn".

david janssen · December 26, 2011, 07:59:00 AM

david janssen · December 26, 2011, 08:01:00 AM

Yes Dick makes some beautiful bows.

straitera · December 26, 2011, 12:11:00 PM

Haven't seen Mr. Wightman on lately. Hope all is well. Know he has a full plate. Best your way Dick prayers included.

mikebiz · December 26, 2011, 04:39:00 PM

For those interested here is Dick's build page for the bow I purchased from him. It's name is "Look At Me". Cherry Riser with Red Elm limbs. 68", 33@28.

Note that this bow was originally a knuckle shooter, but I had Dick cut a shelf into it. He did a wonderful job. I couldn't be happier.

http://www.dickwightman.com/archeryactivity/bowbuilding/gallery/lookatme/lookatme.html

Davesea · December 26, 2011, 04:57:00 PM

Mike,
Great. Looking bow. What arrows are you going to use with it?
Dave

Davesea · December 26, 2011, 04:59:00 PM

Mike,
Great. Looking bow. What arrows are you going to use with it?
Dave

mikebiz · December 26, 2011, 05:41:00 PM

Davesea,

Well I put together some Carbon Express Predator IIs in 2040. I refletched some of Kristen's old one's that I bought when I got her the recurve she was shooting. I also had some new Pred IIs that I fletched for her. Now the fun starts. Tuning, which I hate. Here are the arrows. At least they look nice

Davesea · December 26, 2011, 06:00:00 PM

Mike,
If your wife wants to shoot wood arrows (noticed you're a HH fan) let me know the length and grain weight she needs. I will send you a half dozen wood arrows that are made specially for lighter draw weight bows.

Dave

mikebiz · December 28, 2011, 06:35:00 PM

Whoa, whoa, whoa, Dave. She isn't my wife. Just my girlfriend. Don't get me hitched too quick :D

That's a really nice gesture. I sen't you a pm with some questions. I really appreciate the offer.