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Hello

Update; the bow still functions and shoots nicely.

Apart from that the only problem i find is cracks developing on the birch bark. So far theres 9 cracks top limb and 8 cracks bottom limb. I've posted this in old Topic: Birch bark cracking hoping some one would reply.

Kind Regards

Hi Guys

Orginal post by Mule had image missing.

There is horizontal cracks running across the top limb image attached - http://imgur.com/a/1b4ct 
Is this normal for more cracks to appear?

Also there is a side crack along the eye of the birch bark - http://imgur.com/a/13FyM

Bluelake mentioned use of shoe wax. Do we apply it to fill the cracks with wax or just a polish over the birch bark? Any advice on the care and maintence of birch bark?

Kind Regards

Hi Pedro

Yes the arrow touching cheek bone is where i anchore

I use a form of khatra. Its in my grip that the bow slightly swings out just enough upon releasing the arrow.

I shoot with a slight canting. The bow in photo was held verticle for seeing how the bow bends.

Hi Pedro

I've shot the bow every day from morning till evening 5-10min sesions when ever I felt like it. The bow performs normal so far.

Photo http://imgur.com/a/AVkRA

Bow appears to bend normaly. Shoots straight where I wanted it to go.

I did thought it could be the problem when I do the step through stringing method. Now i've moved over to sitting down and stringing like the horn bow method. Putting even pressure on both limbs when applying pressure with thigh down on the handle grip. The upper limbs still appear to be bigger than lower once stringed.

You could be right on that one, I've being applying some pressure to the lower limbs. Nothing as yet.

Hi Han

I know the feeling of internet orders and email conversations. I'm drooling over the thought of a SMG Bamboo in near future.

Which poundage and bow lenght did you get?

Regards
John