Black walnut. They didn't crack some shrank, they've been drying with the bark on for about a year before I cut them. Applied about 4 coats of lacquer a side. I'm in Clear Lake.
I have the 3 finger, open jaw whipper snapper. I use a real thin pair of kuiu gloves and I guess I haven't noticed my anchor change. I do practice a fair amount with them on because it was difficult finding the anchor spot consistently at first. I usually keep the release in my hand or an easy...