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Post by shadowhowler on Jun 23, 2010 3:02:10 GMT
Although I did break an arrow doing it once and had the string slam into my forarm and the arrow fling and smack me on the head. Ya know, that answers some questions I've had about you for some time...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2010 3:09:04 GMT
No offense CN, but I think all arrows should have some sort of device in them to make them behave in such a way when people go Legolas on them...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2010 13:16:00 GMT
Archerout how do you aim a long bow especially with no sights.I used to shoot a compound bow 3 or 4 times a week in an indoor range and got pretty good.Setting up then using those pin sights makes it pretty easy,especially adding counter weights and a string release. However shooting my 40lb long bow with no sights I'm not sure what point to use to aim with.I have been using just line of sight where I shoot at about 30 feet and just look where I want the arrow to go and i actually have a decent aim,It's kind of like throwing a baseball. I want the ball to go over the plate and into the catchers glove I just look where I want the ball to go and throw,Well thats more or less how i shoot an arrow.Is there a proper way to aim using my arm or looking down the arrow,whats the correct way.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2010 2:03:07 GMT
Well buddy, You got it down. That's exactly how I explain to instinct shoot. Only one thing. Don't try to aim your arrow or look down it I mean. Just look straight at what you are shooting at. You say baseball, I say football ;D. That's how I do it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2010 4:14:07 GMT
And that's pretty much it, with a few caveats. Your form has to be consistent in order for this to keep working! I shoot about every other day, and I notice towards the end of the session, or if I'm physically tired, that my arrows kinda...stop going where I want them to.
Either I'm not anchoring consistently, or my bow arm is getting tired and I'm mauling the grip a bit...something's off. So, I take a deep breath, concentrate on doing the fundamentals properly, and BINGO, I'm back on.
That's one of the things that's kept me shooting traditional all these years: it's not so much about the equipment, it's about the man and the commitment to the craft. The modern compound bow is an amazing machine in its efficiency and power. Really, a much better weapon, intrinsically. With the longbow, one day you're shooting bottlecaps at 20 yards, the next day you couldn't hit a barn if you were IN it...but it ain't the bow's fault!
Sorry for the ramble--it's just that trad archery is one of the longest-standing romances in my life. Come to think of it, one that's lasted far longer than the many I've had with women ;D
Kyo
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2010 11:11:29 GMT
Instictive shooting is defanatly more of a challenge and now that I'm sure that's how it's done I prefer it. For some good reason,probably because I shot a compound bow for years I'm very consistant on my anchoring and thats a big help.Archerout I'm liking your Scorpion king bow more and more whats the heaviest draw weight you could make it in.I'd like about 60 lbs,that way it's good for hunting also. Like you said on the show I couldnt believe the English bowman were pulling 180 to 200 lbs,I might get one shot off with that one.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2010 2:26:29 GMT
buliwyf, Sorry to say this but I'm not at the moment accepting bow orders. Just too many sword orders right now. Bows are very time consuming. When I start doing them again, I'll let you know. As far as the weight, it's tough, but you can go to higher weights like that without using fiberglass. Mine are self bows, no fiberglass.
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