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by Blinkybill
Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: String snapped on release?
Replies: 11
Views: 2973

Re: String snapped on release?

Yep, that's probably something I should learn to do. You might be be right again, Perry! :lol:
Thanks for the link too :biggrin:

Ben
by Blinkybill
Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:18 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: String snapped on release?
Replies: 11
Views: 2973

Re: String snapped on release?

Yeah true! :smile: Thanks for that. :biggrin:

Ben
by Blinkybill
Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: String snapped on release?
Replies: 11
Views: 2973

Re: String snapped on release?

Thanks for the replies guys. I got hold of Mark at Tradbits today and ordered a new flemish twist string for it :)
I hadn't thought of the nocking point Perry. Maybe you're right. That hadn't occured to me at all. How long do you guys usually go before you replace your bowstrings?
by Blinkybill
Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: String snapped on release?
Replies: 11
Views: 2973

Re: String snapped on release?

Here are the pictures :)
by Blinkybill
Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:32 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: String snapped on release?
Replies: 11
Views: 2973

String snapped on release?

Hi guys, So about twenty minutes ago I was outside having a shoot with my Grozer Old Scythian, using a thumb release. It was all fine and normal. I nocked an arrow, drew and anchored the string, and then as I released it, not only did my arrow shoot forward, but so did the string! :surprised: Turns ...
by Blinkybill
Thu Nov 08, 2012 8:02 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: GROZER BIO COMPOSITE has arrived / and EBay Asiatic
Replies: 42
Views: 6594

Re: GROZER BIO COMPOSITE has arrived / and EBay Asiatic

I've just ordered one of those books for myself! :biggrin:

Ben
by Blinkybill
Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:22 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: War of Arrows
Replies: 30
Views: 3003

Re: War of Arrows

I read a review about that movie just the other night! It looks pretty cool.. Can you rent it out from the video store??

Ben
by Blinkybill
Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:03 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: GROZER BIO COMPOSITE has arrived / and EBay Asiatic
Replies: 42
Views: 6594

Re: GROZER BIO COMPOSITE has arrived / and EBay Asiatic

Hi Perry, I had a go at one of those boiled leather thumb rings a little while ago and it definitely helped, but it made the skin around my thumb very sore. I guess from an incorrect fit. :neutral: But for now im getting by with shooting just a 40# bow and wrapping my thumb with tape. Seems to go al...
by Blinkybill
Sun Nov 04, 2012 9:59 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: GROZER BIO COMPOSITE has arrived / and EBay Asiatic
Replies: 42
Views: 6594

Re: GROZER BIO COMPOSITE has arrived / and EBay Asiatic

That bow looks awesome Perry! The ebay cheapy doesn't look too bad either. It'll be interesting to see how it lasts at that price..
Are you going to try shooting it with a thumb release?

Ben
by Blinkybill
Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: with all this talk about asiatic and horse bows....
Replies: 16
Views: 3333

Re: with all this talk about asiatic and horse bows....

Could you tell me a little of your experiences shooting with a Thumb Ring, I am wondering if I should give it a Crack and if shooting with a Thumb Ring and off your Bowhand Thumb is sufficiently different for me to learn to use a Thumbring and not mess up shooting with a Mediteranian Loose regards ...
by Blinkybill
Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:11 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Just Finished a Asiatic Style Quiver
Replies: 32
Views: 3771

Re: Just Finished a Asiatic Style Quiver

Awesome quiver Perry. That looks great!

I thought that four horse head symbol was quite cool. Although I can see what you're saying about it resembling the swastika. Maybe you could modify it slightly??

Ben
by Blinkybill
Sat Sep 29, 2012 12:35 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Saluki Horn Bows
Replies: 41
Views: 7476

Re: Saluki Horn Bows

perry wrote:Archery is Truely the greatest Pursuit on Earth.
So true! :biggrin:
by Blinkybill
Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:58 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Saluki Horn Bows
Replies: 41
Views: 7476

Re: Saluki Horn Bows

Thanks for the video Grahame, very cool 8) I did try making a leather thumbring a few years back for fun. From memory it didn't really work that well. But that link that you posted looks good. I might have a go at making one that way. I was thinking it may be easier making one.. I wasn't sure how ea...
by Blinkybill
Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Saluki Horn Bows
Replies: 41
Views: 7476

Re: Saluki Horn Bows

Perry, I own a 47# Grozer Old Scythian bow and I have recently started to learn to shoot with my thumb. There are a few things I would also love to talk to people about it though and I would like to buy myself a thumbring before too long. Regarding canting the bow, I think you will find you can stil...
by Blinkybill
Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:10 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Saluki Horn Bows
Replies: 41
Views: 7476

Re: Saluki Horn Bows

:surprised: Im Jealous! Good on you though. You need to treat yourself every now and then :wink: I bet it'll be a long 12 month wait... :lol:

Ben
by Blinkybill
Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: Bushcraft and Outdoor Survival
Topic: Take-down Atlatl
Replies: 5
Views: 5128

Re: Take-down Atlatl

Hi Govannon, Its good to see another atlatl enthusiast here! :smile: I think they are great fun to use and build. I have never tried one of those carbon/aluminium ones though. I have built a fair few atlatls myself out of various woods, using bamboo for my darts and I ended up getting some pretty hu...
by Blinkybill
Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Bio-Composite
Replies: 35
Views: 6348

Re: Bio-Composite

Hold on... Just re-read the comment. I thought you said that Perry's bow had arrived. My bad. :lol:
by Blinkybill
Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:33 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Bio-Composite
Replies: 35
Views: 6348

Re: Bio-Composite

Awesome video Troy! I hadn't seen that one yet either. :smile:

So do we get to see pictures of Perry's new bow? :biggrin:

Ben
by Blinkybill
Sun Aug 26, 2012 12:36 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Bio-Composite
Replies: 35
Views: 6348

Re: Bio-Composite

Well hopefully he does get back to you in good time! I dont see why he wouldn't... :neutral: Although he definitely wasn't as easy to deal with as any aussie I've ever dealt with. That might just be to do with the translations though. But I definietly don't doubt his workmanship, having tried a few ...
by Blinkybill
Sun Aug 26, 2012 12:01 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Bio-Composite
Replies: 35
Views: 6348

Re: Bio-Composite

Hi guys, I haven't posted on this forum in quite a while but lately I've been just hanging around and reading but I love shooting asiatic static tip bows so this interests me. :biggrin: That post on paleoplanet is really interesting Perry. Thanks. I'm also very close to buying myself a bio composite...
by Blinkybill
Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:24 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: wtb horse bow
Replies: 17
Views: 3281

Re: wtb horse bow

Hi Terry,
I think my bow goes to a 30" draw.

I just call them static tip bows. :)
by Blinkybill
Thu Oct 07, 2010 9:38 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: wtb horse bow
Replies: 17
Views: 3281

Re: wtb horse bow

G'Day Terry :)
I have a 42# Wildwood Archery tartar horsebow that I bought about 2 years ago I think. If you're interested I could send you pictures?
Cheers,

Ben
by Blinkybill
Thu Sep 09, 2010 12:15 am
Forum: Outdoor Gear
Topic: Bushwakka swags
Replies: 1
Views: 3613

Bushwakka swags

Hi all! Im after a new swag. I've just borrowed from my brother in the past but he is now starting to have to use it more often for work so I figured I should probably buy my own. I'm particularly after a fairly compact design. I dont want to be carrying around a huge big swag in my back pack. I've ...
by Blinkybill
Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:05 am
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: WTB - Traditional Bowyers Bible
Replies: 6
Views: 1327

Re: WTB - Traditional Bowyers Bible

Cheers Guys! I'll have a look.

Ben
by Blinkybill
Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:43 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: WTB - Traditional Bowyers Bible
Replies: 6
Views: 1327

WTB - Traditional Bowyers Bible

Hi all!
Im looking for the Traditional Bowyers Bible. Preferably volume 1, but if you guys have any of the other volumes I'll probably think about them too.
Cheers :) ,

Ben
by Blinkybill
Tue Aug 17, 2010 10:34 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Perth Shoot!
Replies: 18
Views: 4877

Re: Perth Shoot!

G'Day Kev! My hand is healing up really well. I am able to make a full fist comfortably now and the scar has healed over quite nicely :) I have started shooting again, just with a little 18lb fibreglass bow but before you know it I'll be back into it full time and we can organise another Hoddywell d...
by Blinkybill
Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:05 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Perth Shoot!
Replies: 18
Views: 4877

Re: Perth Shoot!

No worries Kev :wink:

Ben
by Blinkybill
Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:35 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: "Gear Pass Around"?
Replies: 5
Views: 706

Re: "Gear Pass Around"?

Awesome Idea Rodlonq!
I own my own fletching jig that I like to use but I think, for someone that doesnt own one and wants to have a go at making their own arrows, this would be an awesome opportunity. Good Onya! :wink:

Ben
by Blinkybill
Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Perth Shoot!
Replies: 18
Views: 4877

Re: Perth Shoot!

:D
by Blinkybill
Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:28 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Plum tree for bowmaking?
Replies: 22
Views: 3590

Re: Plum tree for bowmaking?

Thanks very much for your help Perry. I will have a look around at flat bows and i'll probably use your advise and try flatbows first with that plum wood that I moved. :)

Ben