Contact us electronically,  at 412/946-8332, or at R.D.1 Beechwood Rd., New Wilmington PA 16142

Ordering

The Krackow Company pairs your custom orders with very highly skilled artists.  The bowyers, arrowmakers, and accessory artisans have been selected very carefully and are recognized in archery circles for their skill and integrity.  The Krackow Company does not hold its own inventory but operates on a drop-ship basis.  Merchandise is sent directly from the maker, with The Krackow Company as the expediter.

Most of the equipment in this catalogue is custom-made to the particular specifications of the archer.  This means that the customer must plan ahead, usually by one to three months and sometimes even longer.  Fine works of sculpture take time; with bows there is the added demand of action, power, and availability of materials.  Sometimes a master bowyer will devote two months to a bow before the weakness of a particular stave will be revealed.  He or she must start all over again.  Thinking a year ahead for a special gift, birthday, or holiday ensures satisfaction and avoids disappointment.

Standard items such as the non-customized youth bows and childrenís sets and most books and prints can all be mailed upon order. 

Mr. Gray has made every effort to know the bowyers and their products first-hand.  He owns and enjoys shooting a good number of the bows in this catalogue, and has visited many of the bowyers in order to see them in their work settings and know the people and their products personally.  In nearly every case, he has examined and test shot the artistís work.  After custom orders are received at The Krackow Company, some extended telephone exploration will often be necessary in order to ensure your satisfaction.

The Krackow Company pairs your custom orders with very highly skilled artists.  The bowyers, arrowmakers, and accessory artisans have been selected very carefully and are recognized in archery circles for their skill and integrity.  The Krackow Company does not hold its own inventory but operates on a drop-ship basis.  Merchandise is sent directly from the maker, with The Krackow Company as the expediter.

Most of the equipment in this catalogue is custom-made to the particular specifications of the archer.  This means that the customer must plan ahead, usually by one to three months and sometimes even longer.  Fine works of sculpture take time; with bows there is the added demand of action, power, and availability of materials.  Sometimes a master bowyer will devote two months to a bow before the weakness of a particular stave will be revealed.  He or she must start all over again.  Thinking a year ahead for a special gift, birthday, or holiday ensures satisfaction and avoids disappointment.

Standard items such as the non-customized youth bows and childrenís sets and most books and prints can all be mailed upon order. 

Bow Orders:Full payment at time of order, except for bows exceeding 6 months order time.  For these, please include 1/2 payment with order, the other half at notification of shipping readiness.

1.Weight________     Age________ (if relevant)

2. Right hand bow________     Left hand bow________

3.Please draw an outline of your bow hand on a blank sheet.

4.Desired draw weight________ (the bow will be within plus or minus 2 to 3 pounds of your request).

5.Draw length________ (from belly of bow to string at full draw)

6.Special wood requests  (if any)

7.Special handle shape (if any)

8.Handle wrap:  none _______  one-piece leather _______  strip leather _______  rattan _______ 

any other wrap specs

9.Describe any special treatment of nocks or limb tips

 

10.Describe any functional backings or surface decorations or special coatings.

11.I want, do not want (circle one), the bowyer to inscribe ìMade for ______________________î on my custom bow (write your name as you want it to appear).

Gabel Arrow Orders:Full payment with order.

1.Arrow length is determined by the distance between the back of the field point (or broadhead) to the throat of the nock.  Japanese Ya length is determined by the distance between the hollow of the throat to the tip of the longest finger (when arm is held straight out to the side) plus 2 inches.

2.Spine weight is determined by using a bow scale, drawing the bow to your draw length.  It is a rule of thumb measurement, usually expressed in a five-pound range (for example, 50-55#). 

Note:  If the release style is sharp the estimate should be raised slightly.  If the release is somewhat softer, the estimate should be lowered slightly.

Note:  These arrows are either single- or barrel-tapered (please specify).  These arrows are more tolerant of draw weight than are parallel shafts, so spine weight is slightly less critical.

Note:  Japanese Ya are not made according to spine weight, but rather physical weight.  Lighter arrows are for lighter bows, etc.  Please indicate your yumi draw weight.

3.Fletching styles available are full-height flu-flu (for aerial shootingó either three- or six-fletch), parabolic, shield, or Japanese.  All fletch is straight and applied either same-color cock feather up or out (please specify).

4.Arrow design and colors are determined with customer input.  A bow can be closely matched, or a fairly specific color (or colors) may be requested, paints or stains. 

5.Single arrows or pairs must be taken from stock on-hand.  Please visit our web site at http://www.krackow.com for available stock.  (Individual and specifically designed art arrows are sometimes offered, and will also be shown on the web.)

Additional shipping information:

1.For Alaska and Hawaii add $4.50 (for orders under $500)

2.For Canada, add $6.00 (for orders under $500)

3.All payments must be in U.S. dollars.

4.Any import duties are the responsibility of the purchaser.

5.Call or write for quotes and arrangements to and from other countries.

Prices subject to change during the life of the catalogue.

Warranty: All materials fully guaranteed by the makers regarding quality of materials and workmanship.

The Krackow Company Guarantee:  Your complete satisfaction is our guarantee.  If for any reason you are not satisfied with the merchandise you receive, you may return it in original condition within 10 days of purchase for exchange or full refund.  Refunds will be decreased or possibly denied if the equipment has been abused.

Returns: All returns must be authorized in advance, and return shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser.  There are no returns on customized bows with your inscribed name except for adjustments, modifications, or inherent and reasonable equipment failure.

Krackow Gift Certificates are available in any amount if you are not sure what to get for that special person.  Payment as in any other transaction.  We need the amount (prepaid), recipientís name and mailing address.

Feedback: We welcome and ask for your evaluation of the Krackow Company and any purchases you have made.

All prices subject to change without notice.  Catalogue copyright ©1996 by The Krackow Company.