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- Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:02 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: string length
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1445
- Sun Sep 02, 2007 9:42 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: string length
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1445
Trial and error! lol Easiest way to get a close idea is a string with one loop and tie a bowyer's knot in the other end. To get the AMO bow measurement, use a cloth tape and measure from the top of one string groove, along the edge of the limb (do follow the contours), through the center of the rise...
- Thu Aug 23, 2007 5:31 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Arrow weight used for speed tests
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3444
- Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:09 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Arrow weight used for speed tests
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3444
- Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:42 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Arrow weight used for speed tests
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3444
why then is the 200 fps mark so unacheivable or unbelievable It can be acheived, even blown out of the water--with the right set-up. I have no doubt I could get speeds in excess of 220 fps with my longbow, but that would be with light arrows, tiny string, no silencers, short serving, long draw, etc...
- Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:13 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Arrow weight used for speed tests
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3444
- Sat Aug 18, 2007 12:00 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Arrow weight used for speed tests
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3444
There is an AMO (or whatever it's called now--the name changed some time ago) standard, but as far as I know there is no organization that caters strictly to traditional bows or regulates any testing. Tests can be skewed in a number of ways, so I'm leery of them. They can be changed purposely, or by...
- Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:03 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Draw length over 29"
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1724
- Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:57 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Speed nocks/Grizzly Broard heads
- Replies: 3
- Views: 929
Lots of dealers in the U.S. carry Grizzly broadheads--Kustom King, Lone Wolf, etc. etc. etc. If you need contact information or help getting them, just let me know. I'd have to look to see if anyone is still carrying Mercury nocks. Lots of folks quit using them after the company changed hands the qu...
- Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:31 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Yet another bow ...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2850
Mick, I'll try to remember to get the Pounds out and take a picture or three this week. I'll have to send them to your e-mail--I have no idea how to post them. I used to own well over 30 different bows--some wall-hangers, most shooters, but broke that habit. I tend to stick with one or two bows at m...
- Sun Jul 01, 2007 1:26 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Some worrying marks on my bow
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2139
I couldn't say it isn't a defect in the material, but I can say their bows will hold up to punishment very well. I've been using the same longbow for 8 or 10 years now, for hunting, tournaments, and play. I've been using a Hunter I recurve just for bowfishing for about the same amount of time, but o...
- Sun Jul 01, 2007 6:00 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Some worrying marks on my bow
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2139
- Sat Jun 30, 2007 4:37 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Yet another bow ...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2850
Very nice Mick! I'm not a collector, but I do like the unusual style bows. I wanted one of those for many years myself, and finally got one a few years ago from a friend. Mine is still in the original box, but doesn't have the carrying case. I've never even strung it--I'm afraid of damaging it due t...
- Sat Jun 30, 2007 4:21 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Some worrying marks on my bow
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2139
- Thu May 17, 2007 5:19 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: bare shaft probs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1232
- Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:42 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: check mates
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1539
I figure most folks know how it goes, with any business--you have to bust your hump for years to get a good reputation, but it doesn't take long at all to mar it. CM just had a string of incidents pile up. One here or there wouldn't have been too much to get past, but they didn't have time to recove...
- Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:50 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Fast flight strings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 927
I don't have any complaints about 450+ and 8125, but Dynaflight '97 is my pick. I use both Halo and #62 Braid serving--the Halo is slicker, but more apt to slip. Both are very tough, and come in different sizes to fit most any type nock. I like 12-14 strands on most bows, unless they are very light ...
- Wed Nov 22, 2006 6:01 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: The logical way to go with carbon shafts ...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1488
- Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:45 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Beaver's Ball's and cat's Whisker's
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2730
- Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:29 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Judo Points
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2238
- Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:03 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Beaver's Ball's and cat's Whisker's
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2730
- Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:38 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Beaver's Ball's and cat's Whisker's
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2730
- Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:43 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Beaver's Ball's and cat's Whisker's
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2730
I like cat whiskers myself. I love the look of fur, but it didn't work as well for me. I haven't tried fleece (sounds like something to try in the future), but have been happy with cat whiskers. I tie them on around the string so they are easy to adjust (and you do have to tune your silencers, just ...
- Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:07 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: poorly made longbows
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2624
Very sorry to hear of your misfortune Ubbrd. What part of the U.S. is this fellow located? I travel to a lot of shoots, especially in the Southeast, but I've never heard of him or his company. There are a lot of fine bowyers here in the U.S., and not every cheap bow is junk, but I know that where th...
- Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:55 am
- Forum: Marketplace
- Topic: Chek-Mate Bows
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4111
Chek-Mate Bows
Jeff advised I do this, so here goes. I'm a dealer for Chek-Mate Archery, make custom bow strings (flemish or endless--trad only), and offer a DVD on building strings. My site is www.recurves.com . We hope to be offering a few more items soon, including a very nice bow case and a new broadhead sharp...
- Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:49 am
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: chad is getting married
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1127
Thanks men! If anyone gets condolences, it should be my bride! I got myself a real gem--how many folks can say they visited the Bass Pro Shops main store in Springfield, Missouri on their honeymoon? Also made a stop by Grey Ghost Archery, and three days after we got home I left for 11 days to go to ...
- Sun Aug 06, 2006 8:13 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Fastflight and longbows
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2235
Thanks Jeff! I had a great time, but I'm glad to be back. I did learn one thing--I'll never leave for 3 weeks straight again (unless I get a chance to visit Oz of course!)! I've been too piled up to pay much attention to the boards--I had almost 400 e-mails when I got home, plus snail mail and phone...
- Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:08 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Un-fussy bows
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2041
Why do so many of you folks shoot with overly large diameter shafts for hunting? I can understand it for target or ABA as a line-cutter but surely for hunting you want your shaft to slip through with minimal resistance, therefore a smaller diameter shaft would be ideal. Just an observation here.......
- Sat Aug 05, 2006 1:46 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Fastflight and longbows
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2235
How the bow was made, and how the string is made, will generally dictate if a low stretch material can be used. I've seen several bows break, but only two that could be directly attributed to the string that was on them. Both were very old recurves, both were using FF strings (flemish), and both had...
- Thu May 18, 2006 4:05 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Multi fletching jigs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2077