Bamboo Backed Osage/Curley Maple Longbow (Deflexed-Reflexed)

Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by rondowney in Custom Long Bows

This bow was made from two clear osage billets that were z spliced at the handle with bamboo laminated on the back. It was shaped and tillered. Next I added some curly maple lams (which i cut from some board stock I have) to the belly and some snake skins over the bamboo backing. I used buffalo horn for the tip overlays to complete the theme. The riser is also made from the same maple. I decided not to put a grip on it as it would be a shame to cover the beautifull grain in the riser, so I just added an ambidextrous rest and some fur for the strike. The bow is 62 inches long with a draw weight of 60# @ 28 inches. The string is made from D-50 dacron. This bow has proven to be very fast and very quiet, and will make an excellent hunting bow!

Thanks for looking.