RE: wood selection for your bow
It's true I do like a heavy bow; at this point in my life I can shoot them. Who knows what the future holds. I've never tried floating my bow, the few times I have fallen into a stream with it, I was always able to hang on, (hahaha). I have not heard that, but I was told to keep it waxed to prevent the woods natural oils from evaporating and cause the bow to check.
Jim