It cracked straight across, and not at a node. Eric said this is the first time it's happened with this paticular bamboo, but I know stuff happens--especially with my draw length.

I'm lucky to be able to call Eric a friend. He gave me this bow, which just made me feel that much worse. Less than 1,000 shots through it--just a bad piece of bamboo.

Last year he started only making them for friends and charities. I'd wanted to buy one myself for a long time, but something always came up. It's probably the best shooting selfbow I've ever had my hands on--out-shoots a lot of laminated bows.

I've got to get it to him so I'll have it for the rest of the summer. He's within driving distance for me, but it's a pretty good drive--an hour or better--might just mail it.

Chad