The Witchery of Bamboo Backing

Bamboo has a seductive grip on bowyers who know how to harness her amazing qualities, however, she can be a real bitch if you don't understand some of the characteristics that she brings to the table. As in life, she will take everything you understand to be true and turn it around on you - frequently breaking your heart while crushing your belly... This is what I call the Paradox of Bamboo... its roots run deep, but this is how the Paradox relates to the application of Bamboo as a backing for your bow - the more you know...

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