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Archer's Paradox

10/8/2013

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This is a great video by yononindo showing the archer's paradox. All the shots are done intentionally, including the breaking of the arrow at the end. This definitely emphasizes the importance of having the correct spine to match your bow! Amazing how much bend happens in the arrows that we can't see at full speed.
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3 Custom Yew Bows

8/23/2013

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Custom English longbow - Skellow

8/19/2013

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Newest bow to be leaving the shop: custom English longbow named Skellow.

The name is from Robin Hood's Well: Robin Hood's Well is situated six miles north-west of Doncaster, on the south-bound side of the Great North Road. A traveller in 1634 left this charming description, "We tasted a cup at Robin Hood's Well; and then were in his rocky chair of ceremony dignified with order of knighthood and sworn to observe his laws".

Beauty bow, off to a good home in Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Custom English Longbow: Chase

7/31/2013

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This is a longbow that I got to build while attending a workshop - not something I have ever had the chance to do before. Here's why it was so special...when I started learning how to build bows The Traditional Bowyer's Bibles (Volume 1-4) really were my bibles. And one chapter in particular, the one called Yew Longbow, by John Strunk. Well, the workshop was being run in conjunction with the North American Longbow Safari - held this year in Comox Valley (my hometown) on Vancouver Island. And the workshop was being taught by John Strunk. So I got to meet one of my mentors, build a couple bows in a beautiful setting, and attend NALS.

I completed 2 bows over the 3 days I was there. My own personal bow, and this one.

This bow is named Chase - in reference partly to chasing the ring along the back of the bow. It pulls very smooth - 45lbs. @ 29". The full compass bend is even. The colour on the bow is stunning. I used a thick piece of leather to build up a bit on the back - makes for a much comfier grip. Full bison caps, bison arrow rest, black stone arrow pass.

This one is headed to Kentucky, USA. Years of fast, accurate shooting ahead for you Eric! Enjoy.
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July Bow Immersion

7/27/2013

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Here's a look at the two bows and some arrows that were built this week during the bow immersion class. (There's a bow and a bunch of arrows that were a bit camera shy!)
  • Beautiful silk & snakeskin backed, recurved, deflex handle flatbow
  • Stunning traditional English longbow with full bison caps & turquoise arrow pass inlay

Nicely done Curtis & Stephen. It was great spending the week with you (and Angie too). Look forward to seeing what emerges out of the staves you brought home.

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Longbow Review

7/13/2013

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Longbow Review:
Steve Nicholson from Archer's Review has reviewed a Ravenbeak traditional English longbow. It is a detailed review from a most experienced archer (has owned over 100 longbows and shot many times that number). Below are a few snippets, you can read the full review here.
There is an old saying that "all that glitters is not gold" it must also be remembered that just sometimes that glittering is in fact Gold and at $650 I just struck the mother load.
I am happy to inform you that all 3 of the major issues regarding owning a Yew self longbow have been addressed... I found the guy that has the skill... I found the guy that has access to superior quality high altitude Yew and I found the guy that has the willingness to invest himself in making self bows... incredibly all three are in fact the same guy... Jamie MacDonald...
This bow is 65# at 29". Its name is Brevi - Jamie names all his creations...Brevi measures 70" nock groove to nock groove and is the most beautiful bow I have ever seen.

This was an amazing review to receive. Wonderful to have someone who really knows bows give such amazing feedback!

We've all ready seen interest coming from the review...custom bows are now 3-4 month wait time.

Hope you can read this Winston...
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Three Custom Wooden Bows

6/23/2013

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Shop Update:
2 English longbows & 1 flatbow

Shop update on a couple English longbows and a flatbow that are near completion. At final tiller - time for final sanding, inlay arrow passes, oil, & leather grips.
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West Coast Paddle Bows

6/19/2013

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Two beautiful bows are the result of the collaboration between Jamie MacDonald (Ravenbeak Natureworks) and Jeremy Humpherville (Coastal Carvings).

Yew wood West Coast paddle bows, painted with West Coast art. The bows have the traditional ridge running along the belly. Both bows have short, sharp recurves - which was commonly found on traditional bows. One has diamond shaped tips, the other funnel (upside down triangle) shaped tips. Both handles are wrapped with brain tanned buckskin (yes, we did the brain tanning too!)

If you'd like to own of these stunning pieces, please contact us to see if they are still available. Bows are $1500 each.
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Shop Update: June 9, 2013

6/9/2013

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Heading out tomorrow. 57lbs. @ 28"
Custom recurved flatbow with bison horn tip overlays, custom celtic knotwork design burned onto belly, leather handle, dark brown stain.

A beauty!
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Shop Update June 3, 2013

6/3/2013

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6 bows on the go...all custom work.
2 traditional longbows
1 recurved flatbow
1 snakeskin backed longbow
1 heavy stained flatbow
1 heavy stained longbow
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