Does anyone here do archery?

Avatar · 11-17-2001, 04:05 PM

I just started archery

Neb does it as well.... anyone else

I'm hoping for tips (as in advice not money) [img]smile.gif[/img]
I have a 60Inch 40lb composite recurve by Samick, a Carbofast longrod stabiliser, quicks aiming sight, arrows, bracers, tabs, and quiver.

I goto the Cambridge Uni Club...

Legolas · 11-17-2001, 04:45 PM

I think there was a topic like this not too long ago. Let me search the link...

Now where did it go? Hm...

Anyways, I don't do archery, though I think I would like it.

[ 11-17-2001: Message edited by: Legolas ]

Barb · 11-17-2001, 04:50 PM

I do shooting is that close enough? I've done archery before on a school camp, hit a bulls eye on my first shot. The bull wasn't happy. I couldn't sit down for a month afterwards!

11-17-2001, 06:27 PM

I did quite a bit of it this summer while I was in America, but I can't do it where I live. A shame really, I'm quite a good shot with a bow.

Grand-Ranger · 11-17-2001, 07:51 PM

I do I do!!

Unforently I think my bow already has a crack in it

Anyone my adivice is always inspect you bow good, just like you would anything else you hold of value.

Always take your time and make sure your stance is correct for the best shot.

Always make sure your arrows are straight and the feathers arent twisted.

I recomend Peep Sites if you use them, there the best IMHO.

Dont get discorged if your not Robin Hood with your first few shots.

My First shot was low of the Bullseye, but I think it was cause the sites wear all messed up. My Teacher says that I have a good stance, but need to work on patience.

Oh well, Time is the best Teacher.

Avatar · 11-19-2001, 04:17 AM

Went archery for 3 hours on Wednesday

I hit bulleyes twice [img]smile.gif[/img] once was my opponents

My arrows fly wildly!! why is that??? I don't move my bow after the release whih means I'm not holding it right!!
I don't grip it hard but I only hold it by the pressure of the draw.. so what am i doing wrong?

Neb · 11-19-2001, 04:24 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Avatar:
Went archery for 3 hours on Wednesday
I hit bulleyes twice [img]smile.gif[/img] once was my opponents
My arrows fly wildly!! why is that??? I don't move my bow after the release whih means I'm not holding it right!!
I don't grip it hard but I only hold it by the pressure of the draw.. so what am i doing wrong?

When you release the string, try to draw the hand you're holding the string with back to your shoulder, waving it all over the place when releasing the string can put your arrows almost anywhere.

Another idea might be to tighten your string more, if it's too loose then it also adds to your inaccuracy, but be sure not to tighten it too much.

Avatar · 11-19-2001, 04:26 AM

THANX NEBBY!

how do you grip the handle??
like is there an angle to grip it at?

Amergin · 11-19-2001, 05:18 AM

ive been doing archery since i was 8. i have a handmade 7' long bow but normally use a 60lb comp bow. i do not use sights or weights but i do like string silencers. last year i added horseback archery to my resume. amazing to think that the mongols had entire armies of them. scary.

Avatar · 11-19-2001, 05:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Amergin:
ive been doing archery since i was 8. i have a handmade 7' long bow but normally use a 60lb comp bow. i do not use sights or weights but i do like string silencers. last year i added horseback archery to my resume. amazing to think that the mongols had entire armies of them. scary.

help me then OH LORD! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

11-17-2001, 04:05 PM	#1
Avatar Vampire Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: Cambridge Age: 41 Posts: 3,877	I just started archery Neb does it as well.... anyone else I'm hoping for tips (as in advice not money) [img]smile.gif[/img] I have a 60Inch 40lb composite recurve by Samick, a Carbofast longrod stabiliser, quicks aiming sight, arrows, bracers, tabs, and quiver. I goto the Cambridge Uni Club... __________________ <b>Ê†ë®Ñï†Ý \'s Avariel<br /></b><br />Creator and Mithril Protector of the ALSB Clan <br /> [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/avatar.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-17-2001, 04:45 PM	#2
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 39 Posts: 5,459	I think there was a topic like this not too long ago. Let me search the link... Now where did it go? Hm... Anyways, I don't do archery, though I think I would like it. [ 11-17-2001: Message edited by: Legolas ] __________________ Say NO to the Trouser Tyranny!

11-17-2001, 04:50 PM	#3
Barb Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 16, 2001 Location: England, UK Age: 50 Posts: 1,150	I do shooting is that close enough? I've done archery before on a school camp, hit a bulls eye on my first shot. The bull wasn't happy. I couldn't sit down for a month afterwards! __________________ [url]\"http://www.xsorbit.com/users2/barb/index.cgi\" target=\"_blank\"></a> <br /><br />[url]\"http://www.xsorbit.com/users2/barb/index.cgi\" target=\"_blank\"><b>The Master of Beasts</b></a>

11-17-2001, 07:51 PM	#5
Grand-Ranger Galvatron Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: Everywhere I wanna go its already where I am,cause I am already there Posts: 2,130	I do I do!! Unforently I think my bow already has a crack in it Anyone my adivice is always inspect you bow good, just like you would anything else you hold of value. Always take your time and make sure your stance is correct for the best shot. Always make sure your arrows are straight and the feathers arent twisted. I recomend Peep Sites if you use them, there the best IMHO. Dont get discorged if your not Robin Hood with your first few shots. My First shot was low of the Bullseye, but I think it was cause the sites wear all messed up. My Teacher says that I have a good stance, but need to work on patience. Oh well, Time is the best Teacher. __________________ <br /><br />So if in the shaddows look behind you, because thats where the ranger will be.

11-19-2001, 04:17 AM	#6
Avatar Vampire Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: Cambridge Age: 41 Posts: 3,877	Went archery for 3 hours on Wednesday I hit bulleyes twice [img]smile.gif[/img] once was my opponents My arrows fly wildly!! why is that??? I don't move my bow after the release whih means I'm not holding it right!! I don't grip it hard but I only hold it by the pressure of the draw.. so what am i doing wrong? __________________ <b>Ê†ë®Ñï†Ý \'s Avariel<br /></b><br />Creator and Mithril Protector of the ALSB Clan <br /> [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/avatar.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-17-2001, 06:27 PM	#4
Sorcerer Alex Guest Posts: n/a	I did quite a bit of it this summer while I was in America, but I can't do it where I live. A shame really, I'm quite a good shot with a bow.

11-19-2001, 04:24 AM	#7
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 38 Posts: 8,802	quote: Originally posted by Avatar: Went archery for 3 hours on Wednesday I hit bulleyes twice [img]smile.gif[/img] once was my opponents My arrows fly wildly!! why is that??? I don't move my bow after the release whih means I'm not holding it right!! I don't grip it hard but I only hold it by the pressure of the draw.. so what am i doing wrong? When you release the string, try to draw the hand you're holding the string with back to your shoulder, waving it all over the place when releasing the string can put your arrows almost anywhere. Another idea might be to tighten your string more, if it's too loose then it also adds to your inaccuracy, but be sure not to tighten it too much.

11-19-2001, 04:26 AM	#8
Avatar Vampire Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: Cambridge Age: 41 Posts: 3,877	THANX NEBBY! how do you grip the handle?? like is there an angle to grip it at? __________________ <b>Ê†ë®Ñï†Ý \'s Avariel<br /></b><br />Creator and Mithril Protector of the ALSB Clan <br /> [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/avatar.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

11-19-2001, 05:18 AM	#9
Amergin Zhentarim Guard Join Date: May 28, 2001 Location: memphis,tn Posts: 375	ive been doing archery since i was 8. i have a handmade 7' long bow but normally use a 60lb comp bow. i do not use sights or weights but i do like string silencers. last year i added horseback archery to my resume. amazing to think that the mongols had entire armies of them. scary. __________________ blessed are the cheesemakers

11-19-2001, 05:31 AM	#10
Avatar Vampire Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: Cambridge Age: 41 Posts: 3,877	quote: Originally posted by Amergin: ive been doing archery since i was 8. i have a handmade 7' long bow but normally use a 60lb comp bow. i do not use sights or weights but i do like string silencers. last year i added horseback archery to my resume. amazing to think that the mongols had entire armies of them. scary. help me then OH LORD! [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ <b>Ê†ë®Ñï†Ý \'s Avariel<br /></b><br />Creator and Mithril Protector of the ALSB Clan <br /> [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/avatar.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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