Quality Self Bows

While many hunters spend time hunting down the latest and most complicated hunting bows, some hunter prefer the simplicity of a self bow. A self bow is made from a single piece of wood with a string tied to it creating a D shape. In spite of its simplicity, a self bow can easily achieve the draw strength of fifty pounds.

Self bows are very common and can easily be purchased from retail suppliers. Because self bows are minimal in nature, the only additions generally seen on self bows are horn nocks on the ends of the bow and built-up handles. The simplicity of the design has many do it yourselfers cutting wood to create their own self bow.

DIY self bow makers feel that their bows are not just mass assembled products, but created true works of art and ingenuity. This makes each bow a one of kind. There are advantages and disadvantages to this and it makes self bows less predictable, but a skilled archer learns to become attuned to the unique properties of his particular bow. The sign of a good self bow is that the bow remains fully balance at the full draw position. The limbs should be as symmetrical as possible and stay in shape at full draw.

Hickory, pecan, osage, and yew are ideal woods for this type of bow. Materials like bamboo and red oak are not suitable because they can�t handle as much compression. Shooting a self bow requires patience and practice and even the most seasoned archers must constantly sharpen their basic skills. There is a growing community of hunters who have found hours of pleasure in the back-to-basics primitive nature of hunting with a self bow. Hunt the VIERANAS SAFARIS - Trophy Plains Game Hunting.