Ozbow

Buzz, Im my experience, I'd go through this check list to begin with. You may wish to check your stance. Try a slightly more open position by (R/H archer) moving your right foot forward slightly. Try a couple of different grip positions. Try keeping your bowarm slightly bent, rather than ridgidly lo...

Buzz, really like your question in relation to form... Slightly esoteric answer: "... the energy of the universe, including the alignment of the stars will determine whether thou arrow will fly true to it's mark..." :D Conceptual answer: http://www.wernerbeiter.com/en/informations/videocli...

Bear, it just keeps on comin'! Enjoyed that very much. Keep your head down with that cyclone about, too.

Those guys are Watervalley. I followed the above eBay link and got the impression it was a property in Tasmania. WaterValley is 450 square miles (288000 acres- check my maths please!) of wild deer is in S.A., isn't it? Am I mistaken? Are there high fences containing the deer? Here is the link I got...

Grahame, those photos capture the essence of clout, for sure. Your grounds look beautiful. Clout is my number one event- but I've yet to try shooting it barebow... Thanks for the link and story.

When a bowhuntin' yarn absorbs me as much as thoughtful images, I want to print it out or see it in a book... T'was delightful! Hope that bird tasted as good as it looked.

Mick, start counting down the sleeps! It'll be sooner than next Christmas, that's one consolidation.
Ant

Troy, congratulations indeed! To get within bow range of sika is truly a display of your hunting skills- and from the ground no less! You must be an extremely patient man. Closest I've managed was 50m
Ant

Bow has been sold. Thankyou for the interest.
Ant

I've never met a Kiwi or Canadian that I haven't got on well with. Great to hear it was a top ENZUD trip!

Price- $350 ONO.

Love it!

Anyone interested in purchasing a Check Mate Hunter II? 52#, 62", black locust limbs, bubinga and black walnut riser. I enjoy shooting this bow very much but I have hardly shot it since devoting my time to mastering my new longbow. It is in very good condition, however it has a small bubble (ha...

Thankyou Jeff, Ozbow and Woody. I've ordered with Alan before- his broadheads and service are exemplary. And thankyou so much to all those who have contributed to the thread- the award is really yours, as all I did was start a topic (and spelled Australian ' Australain ' :oops: ) Merry Christmas and...

A safe and Merry Christmas to all from the northern hemisphere.
Ant and family.

Congratulations from the East. So, which name did you decide on?

Congratulations, your honesty and gratitude are really inspiring. Well done!

Graeme K, thanks for your post, I didn't envisage the necessity of creating any criteria to qualify as a bow manufacturer and still can't think of any reason for doing so. I, (and many others), I feel are interested in learning about who is making what out of which around Australia, including people...

You've certainly racked up a fair tally in all disciplines now, Mr Mac! Thanks for the news, and I hope that John Clarke hears that one of his bows is taking game and being shot so proficiently.

News update : From an email received from Mr Les Simpson of Traditional Archery Australia ( http://au.geocities.com/tradarcheryaust/ ) Anthony, I am the Chairman of TAA. We have only been in operation for just over 12 months. We are a small group dedicated to preserve trad archery history mainly in...

Thanks for added the Butterworth info., much appreciated. Perhaps fantasy, but it would be interesting to get hold of some of the fibreglass moulds/forms for the bows that Len used in order to preserve them for a "museum". Any ideas?

Those dragons move so fast, don't they?
Just to add a bit of international flavour, here's a nocturnal Japanese local, for your viewing pleasure. (Date and time incorrect).

Damn! Those horsebows are trendy right now. It's just beautiful seeing those photos and reading tales of comradeship. Thanks!
A longbow holster would be handy...

No buts about it, you need to butt heads with a good butt design. But then, the butt contents could be but simple cotton. I tried all butts but the obvious; before stuffing a BIG cardboard box butt very tightly with an old futon and taping it from head to butt. Works (and is lasting) better than a b...

TLSA, what specific goods are you after? New or used? Traditional or incorporating modern materials? My wife looked up a couple of Japanese sites for me recently... gear in Japan is pretty expensive. Cheap fiberglass bows start at approx. $350 up to traditional designs costing $2000. You've probably...

Gents, appreciate you all taking the time to contribute. Firstly, more details on Huntsman bows from Paul, thankyou: Mark Kimber Sells his bows under the name "Huntsman" he lives near Palmwoods QLD. Jeff, the Kev Whiting (auto?) biography would be an excellent resource. I was thinking that...

Dave- don't be bashful! Thanks for the contribution.
Mike- Cheers for the addition. I've yet to find a comprehensive guide to Australian made archery equipment. I would be great to have some kind of detailed publication available.

The framework is fleshing out now. I see there are a few selfbow makers. Pedro- I'm keen to see the Perks recurve Robert- so (dumb question), Keith and Ross Heron are brothers? Once we have plenty of bowyers' names and the models they made/make, we could do a "Bow Census" and tally up how ...

GrahameA wrote: The photography of bows is a lesson in taking photos. Absolutely love it.

Adam- got a copyright on themthere fotas? The fifth from the top is my new desktop background. You should put your work into a calandar... and Ms September will be??? Best luck on the sales!

Good stuff! The time that must have taken!
It will be interesting to total the number of bowyers for each decade and look at the how the industry has grown and in which regions.
Thanks Jeff and thanks again to those who have already added to this collection.