Done with compounds

JAVI · 02-22-2011, 12:26 PM

That's right, I've had it...

i enjoyed the run but it's over and time to head back home...

broken arrow · 02-22-2011, 01:22 PM

good luck Javi

just stick around. We value your advise.

Gator eye · 02-22-2011, 01:45 PM

So what kind of recurve you shooting?

JAVI · 02-22-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gator eye

So what kind of recurve you shooting?

Sarrels "Teton" Longbow.. 64" 47lbs @ 28

Allen · 02-22-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JAVI

Sarrels "Teton" Longbow.. 64" 47lbs @ 28

Is that a new model? I don't see it on Bob's web page.

http://www.sarrelsarchery.com/mountain_longbow.htm

Allen

JAVI · 02-22-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Allen

Is that a new model? I don't see it on Bob's web page.

http://www.sarrelsarchery.com/mountain_longbow.htm

Allen

Older model similar to the Superstition.. he still makes them even though they're not on the web page...

Rattlinman · 02-22-2011, 03:02 PM

I've got a good friend who just last year dropped his agreement with Hoyt and went back to recurves.
He says it's the most enjoyment he's got out of shooting in years.

Good luck and have fun.

Slippy · 02-22-2011, 04:09 PM

Mail me your compounds. I will make sure they are appreciated.

Compound Comedian · 02-22-2011, 07:03 PM

The tradition arrow flingers at my club say shooting compounds is "the Dark side" I never pictured meself in a black helmet and a cape?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0

Sagittarius · 02-22-2011, 11:05 PM

See you at LW and Trad Gang, JAVI.

Gator eye · 02-23-2011, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JAVI

Sarrels "Teton" Longbow.. 64" 47lbs @ 28

47 pound long bow....what are you The Hulks brother?

I tried a 40 pound recurve that kicked my butt after half a round.

JAVI · 02-23-2011, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rattlinman

I've got a good friend who just last year dropped his agreement with Hoyt and went back to recurves.
He says it's the most enjoyment he's got out of shooting in years.

Good luck and have fun.

In the grander scheme of things it is the simplicity of the longbow; a piece of wood and a string that is warm in the hand, an extension of the person holding it. When I shoot a longbow I feel the bow and it seems to come alive in my hand and with it I become an archer again. I need no mechanical advantage, no rest, no sight, no release, no stabilizers, and no dampeners it’s just me a piece of wood and a string….. A feeling I lost, a feeling I missed, a feeling I love...

MeanV2 · 02-23-2011, 08:44 AM

X2!!

Dan

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Originally Posted by broken arrow

good luck Javi

just stick around. We value your advise.

Supermag · 02-23-2011, 08:48 AM

Good luck Javi, hope you find that feeling you've been missing.

JAVI · 02-23-2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Supermag

Good luck Javi, hope you find that feeling you've been missing.

Thanks, I believe I have done just that...

JAVI · 02-23-2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Gator eye

47 pound long bow....what are you The Hulks brother?

I tried a 40 pound recurve that kicked my butt after half a round.

More like his daddy

Hoyt1945 · 02-23-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JAVI

In the grander scheme of things it is the simplicity of the longbow; a piece of wood and a string that is warm in the hand, an extension of the person holding it. When I shoot a longbow I feel the bow and it seems to come alive in my hand and with it I become an archer again. I need no mechanical advantage, no rest, no sight, no release, no stabilizers, and no dampeners it’s just me a piece of wood and a string….. A feeling I lost, a feeling I missed, a feeling I love...

Are you shooting cedar arrows? Can you even find cedar shafts anymore?
I use to shoot mico-flight #7 and # 8 (fiberglass arrows), bear broadheads with bleeder blades.

Gator eye · 02-23-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JAVI

More like his daddy

HAHAHAHAHa

After all this time...I knew you had a sence of humor in there somewhere.

JAVI · 02-23-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoyt1945

Are you shooting cedar arrows? Can you even find cedar shafts anymore?
I use to shoot mico-flight #7 and # 8 (fiberglass arrows), bear broadheads with bleeder blades.

I have some woodies but I'm using carbons for now.. Yes you can still buy wooden shafts and all the necessary acc to set them up..

Allen · 02-23-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JAVI

In the grander scheme of things it is the simplicity of the longbow; a piece of wood and a string that is warm in the hand, an extension of the person holding it. When I shoot a longbow I feel the bow and it seems to come alive in my hand and with it I become an archer again. I need no mechanical advantage, no rest, no sight, no release, no stabilizers, and no dampeners it’s just me a piece of wood and a string….. A feeling I lost, a feeling I missed, a feeling I love...

I know what you mean.

I shoot compounds for competition. A lot of great shooters around here and I'm too competitive for my own good.

My recurve is for hunting. It's actually a better weapon for the close shots we get in the woods around here.

my longbow - I shoot it to relax & watch the arrows fly. I'm not good enough with it for hunting, but it's a lot of fun walking in the woods shooting at "trophy" stumps.

Allen

hutchies · 02-23-2011, 12:45 PM

Yep javi they are fun. I'm not proficient enough with mine to hunt with it. I hope one day to get there. Compound will still be my primary hunting bow but wouldn't mind chasing some does with my recurve.

red44 · 02-23-2011, 09:27 PM

A simple recurve or a longbow sure takes any mehanical advantage away, but it is'nt any easier.
Try it. You'll see.

JAVI · 02-24-2011, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by red44

A simple recurve or a longbow sure takes any mehanical advantage away, but it is'nt any easier.
Try it. You'll see.

I started shooting bows in '59

and I didn't start compounds until 15 years ago... Compounds have changed into something I no longer associate with fun... they are short, ugly and have no feel anymore...

Compound Comedian · 02-24-2011, 08:57 AM

yeah , the only true limb made for compounds anymore is Hoyt's XT3000. Sad but true.

Gator eye · 02-24-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JAVI

I started shooting bows in '59

and I didn't start compounds until 15 years ago... Compounds have changed into something I no longer associate with fun... they are short, ugly and have no feel anymore...

That's cause you got that short ugly Triumph...........we tried telling ya to buy a real bow.

Someday I'm gonna do the same, get me a nice longbow and enjoy a slow walk through the woods without thinking about hitting the next ten.

Maybe next year.

wilkersonhunter · 02-24-2011, 11:15 PM

traditional archery has always sparked a interest but for some reason i havent tried it yet. i have tried shooting my buddies recurve and it was a lot of fun. i hope to someday soon try a recurve on some deer.

JAVI · 02-25-2011, 07:55 AM

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traditional archery has always sparked a interest but for some reason i havent tried it yet. i have tried shooting my buddies recurve and it was a lot of fun. i hope to someday soon try a recurve on some deer.

Get out there and try it... it's a blast