Thread: Archery, anyone?

I've got a nice recurve but I haven't had it out in years *sigh* Never really liked compounds but had a lot of fun with the recurve back in the day....

Ant

Originally Posted by PapaBull

I've been involved in archery for over 30 years and own www.TradTalk.com , which is a site dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in Traditional Archery. I've competed at all levels in 3D competition and enjoy bowhunting for whatever the local game laws allow.

Holy crap, small world.
Pretty sure I'm a member of your forum, although I don't post much there; have a 60lb self longbow, and have a stave of California yew I've been playing with on and off for the last year or so, has a huge knot through where I want it to bend, not sure how to do with it from there.....I've already ruined one yew stave, which is the bowyer equivalent of taking a bench grinder to a Wonderedge....don't want to ruin this one too if I can save it...
John P.

I've always fancied giving it a try, I booked a course run by our local club once but it was oversubscribed and I didn't get a space - and they only run an new induction once a year. Ever since then I keep forgetting to enquire in time each year.

I used to shoot both recurve and compounds for many years until I had a bad work accident about ten years ago, and I mangled my drawing arm. It was a real bummer because I really enjoyed the sport

John

I shot barebow for 2 years.
I used a 50 lbs wood with fiberglass recurve that's older than I am.

Despite not using sights and stabilizers I could usually hit 7 ring or better from 25 meters.
Nothing is more satisfying than hitting the X ring 2 times with a crummy old bow when the shooter next to you gets worse with his top of the line compound with all the trimmings

I gradually lost interest when we moved to another city. Partly because the 15 minute driver turned into a 45 minute drive, and partly because the house took up too much of my time.

Where would I go to learn the basics of the archery game. I used to shoot a little when I was a kid, mostly at camp and stuff, it was great fun and I wouldn't mind joining a league.

I am brand new to the Compound Bow. Got a new PSE this winter. Ray, better known as Sixgun, has given me a ton of help already. Wait till I get ready for next season Ray......hahahahaha

Thank You!!!

Lynn

Originally Posted by Wildtim

Where would I go to learn the basics of the archery game. I used to shoot a little when I was a kid, mostly at camp and stuff, it was great fun and I wouldn't mind joining a league.

If you're interested in traditional archery, TradTalk is the best site for a good introduction into archery without worry about getting a lot of bad advice and there is a lot of bad advice to be had. The guys on TradTalk are friendly, helpful and know what they're talking about. A number of the guys are top level competitors and a bunch more shoot like top level competitors. And everyone is helpful and pitches in on fielding questions. Actually, the entire archery community is good about fielding questions without giving newbies a ration of crap; the problem is more in the quality of the advice they get, LOL.

http://www.tradtalk.com/forums

All I know about archery is that Hardy Ward is from my hometown of Mt. Pleasant, Tx.

RT

Sitting in a deer stand befor sunrise, waiting, quiet, peacful, and not feeling like a sniper. Thats hunting, just don't cry when you loose that broad head arrow. Pappa bull, do you make your own arrows to?
Phil