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Dean Torges

Started by pktm, January 23, 2009, 05:23:00 AM

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pktm

Does Dean ever sell any of his bows. They look like gems. Just never seen anyone shooting one, except him of course.
Fundamentally the marksman aims at himself

Chris Surtees

There was one for sale a while ago in the classifieds.

My dad picked one up for me from there also. It is a great shooting bow...smooth and shoots a nice heavy shaft with authority.

Do not think Dean sells many bows anymore.

b.glass

That bow was still there yesterday.
B.Glass, aka Mom, aka Longbowwoman
Gregory R. Glass Feb. 14th, 1989-April 1st, 2007; Forever 18.
TGMM Family of The Bow
Mark 5:36 "Don't be afraid, just believe".

trashwood

I love Dean, smart, witty, humorus.  One of the leaders in wooden bow developement.  He set the standard in what a bamboo backed osage bow could and should be.  I know he still builds a few.

One time Dean wanted a black mouth cur pup from MIssissippi.  It was time for MOJam.  I went way around to Mississippi and picked the pup up to take it to MOJam and meet Dean there.  I told Dean since I had spent so much time with the pup that I should get to name it.  Yep I did.  Named her "DIXIE".  It made me laugh ever time I thought about the Yankee squirrel hunters howlering up "Dixie"!  LOL.

Dean build a fine bow.  I swap a high end Russel Fighting knife for one when we were on a pig hunt to South Texas.

Rusty

trashwood

I tried my best to teach Dixie to bay to the tune of _Dixie_.  While she liked the song alot and liked to howl along as accompaniment, she never got the tune on her on.  Dang I was sorry 'em yankee boyz didn't get to hunt squirrel to the wonderful song LOL  :)

rusty

John Scifres

Why don't you call him and ask what it would take to get one.   www.bowyersedge.com
Take a kid hunting!

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ber643

I really enjoyed his book, Hunting The Osage Bow", (as well as his site, for some time now) and, coincidentally, just started re-reading it this AM. I also enjoyed your Dean/Dixie story, Rusty - LOL.
Bernie: "Hunters Are People Too"

Ret'd USMC '53-'72

Traditional Bow Shooters of West Virginia (Previously the Official Dinosaur Wrangler, Supporter, and Lifetime Honorary Member)
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Paul WA

He told me a few yrs ago he doesnt sell many but every now and then he sells a couple. They are not cheap but they are very well made..PR
"I'm a trophy hunter till something else comes along"

Paul WA

Oh ya, if you ever meet him dont let him use your vehicle, he has a bad track record borrowing trucks...PR
"I'm a trophy hunter till something else comes along"

ishoot4thrills

I met dean once. He had just released his book and was selling autographed copies at a shoot years ago. He used to write in Primitive Archer mag. I love to read his articles as he is very talented in the use of the written word and his vocabulary is endless. His bow making abilities are second to none. I have seen them and have talked to him on the phone a couple of times. I have seen his bows as well in the classifieds on Stickbow.com being sold by individuals, and they are not cheap, just as it should be. He is a true artist when it comes to his bow making talents. I know he really loves his beagles, too!
58" JK Traditions Kanati Longbow
Ten Strand D10 String
Kanati Bow Quiver
35/55 Gold Tip Pink Nugents @ 30"
3 X 5" Feathers
19.9% FOC
49# @ 26.75"
165 FPS @ 10.4 GPP (510 gr. hunting arrow)
171 FPS @ 9.7 GPP (475 gr. 3D arrow)
3 Fingers Under

Flinttim

Trying to remember- what was it Dean called his bows ? Cool name as I remember.
I've always lusted for one. Maybe if I can ever get Dean to bring me his gun parts for his flintlock something can be worked out (I'm hinting Dean :-)  )
Genesis 27:3 Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison;

Hawkeye

Firestyx!

I'd love to have one over any other bow out there, but they are NOT easy to come by!!  He's a one of a kind wonder, and a fine "dude!"

Daryl
Daryl Harding
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose."  Jim Elliot

Traditional bowhunting is often a game of seconds... and inches!

Tom Mussatto

Tim, he names his bows. Mine is Sisyphus with the inscription "To Tom Mussatto, the worst bow I ever made"

Kinda' tells ya what he thinks of me, huh?

Daryl, got something heading your way in the mail. And no, it's not a bow.   :)
Tom Mussatto

Hawkeye

Hey, Tom!  You've come to mind several times this fall.  Hope you are doing OK.  Sure would love the chance to get caught up around a campfire sometime.  I'll keep my eye on the mailbox.  Thanks!

Daryl
Daryl Harding
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose."  Jim Elliot

Traditional bowhunting is often a game of seconds... and inches!

Shakes.602

Oh Yeah!! Dean is My Hero!! The Laid-Back shootin' at Squirrels....CRACKS ME UP!!
Makes a Mean Bow when Needed, but I would bet he is a Blast to hang around with!! Got that Humor "Way-Homers"!!!!  Cause ya Dont Get The Joke Until about 1/2 way home!! I would Like to BE like Him when I grow up!!
"Carpe Cedar" Seize the Arrow!
"Life doesn't get Simpler; it gets Shorter and Turns in Smaller Circles." Dean Torges
"Faith is to Prayer what the Feather is to the Arrow" Thomas Morrow
"Ah Think They Should Outlaw Them Thar Crossbows" A Hunting Pal

No-sage

Daryl,

Trade you a Firestyx for a Choktaw     ;)

tippit

I was lucky enough to pick up Dean's PBS St Louis 2000 Firstyx bow.  It reads:
Yew:  
cut by Chester Stevenson
stored by Gilman Keasy
liberated by Jim Fetrow

One of my prized possessions  :notworthy:  

     

One year at Denton Hill I started an Osage selfbow. Dean would look at it and make some drawings.  I'd scrape on it and run back to Dean to see what needed to come off next.  That went on for three days!  Best dang lessons I've ever had...even though he must have cringed every time he saw me coming  :)  Doc
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Hawkeye

Sure Keith, sure!  I imagine I'll have to throw in a kidney and my first-born, too, but....

Oh, maybe NOT!!    :saywhat:    :saywhat:    :saywhat:    :saywhat:    :saywhat:    :saywhat:    :saywhat:    

Good to see you!

Daryl
Daryl Harding
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose."  Jim Elliot

Traditional bowhunting is often a game of seconds... and inches!

Dave Bulla

Now there's a couple names I've wondered about for a few years.  

Dean used to come on here pretty regular but haven't seen him for quite some time.

Jim Fetrow is a yew bow GOD!  I used to love reading his posts back when the only trad site was the *********** but something happened and he quit showing up too.  I've seen old yew bows that he had "reconditioned" and they were absolutely awsome.

Sad how so many of the old timers who really "made" a site special with their knowledge just kinda fade away.  I know some were plain tired of being called outright liars by newbies who had read a couple magazine articles.  I kinda had the impression that was what happened with Jim and I was told it was also the reason Dan Quillian quit posting too.
Dave


I've come to believe that the keys to shooting well for me are good form, trusting the bow to do all the work, and having the confidence in the bow and myself to remain motionless and relaxed at release until the arrow hits the mark.

b.glass

Dean is great! Guided a short squrriel hunt for me two of my young'ns. I would love to have one of his bows!
B.Glass, aka Mom, aka Longbowwoman
Gregory R. Glass Feb. 14th, 1989-April 1st, 2007; Forever 18.
TGMM Family of The Bow
Mark 5:36 "Don't be afraid, just believe".


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