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by BowmanBjorn
Tue May 12, 2015 7:44 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Knife and tomohawk recommendations for trad shoot
Replies: 7
Views: 6267

Re: Knife and tomohawk recommendations for trad shoot

thanks for the info Dan,

looking through the current rules on the ABA site i can't see that rule any longer. i guess i'll take one down and if need be argue the pony that its not in the rules. :)

or i'll just use something else.

thanks for the help
by BowmanBjorn
Sat May 09, 2015 11:13 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Valley
Replies: 12
Views: 5454

Re: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Vall

Hmmmm I've been warned of this double bit axe business. Sounds like something I have to try.
by BowmanBjorn
Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:55 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Valley
Replies: 12
Views: 5454

Re: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Vall

Great thanks guys,

Dad and I are already committed ( flights and a campervan) so we'll be there, just look for the 2 guys with long hair and a beard that are 30 years apart wondering around trying to find a beer.
by BowmanBjorn
Thu Apr 30, 2015 6:19 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Knife and tomohawk recommendations for trad shoot
Replies: 7
Views: 6267

Re: Knife and tomohawk recommendations for trad shoot

Just read the rules and there is nothing that excludes the Franciscan over any other axe.

Axe must be:
- single primary edge with a easily definable primary blade
- less than 100mm cutting edge
- not be a half or full axe.

So if a fransisca had an edge of less than 100mm then all is good for ABA.
by BowmanBjorn
Thu Apr 30, 2015 6:08 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Knife and tomohawk recommendations for trad shoot
Replies: 7
Views: 6267

Re: Knife and tomohawk recommendations for trad shoot

Thanks Dan,

There isn't much information for this considering how strong this segment is at trad shoots.

What makes the fransica not legal for ABA?
by BowmanBjorn
Thu Apr 30, 2015 9:21 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Knife and tomohawk recommendations for trad shoot
Replies: 7
Views: 6267

Knife and tomohawk recommendations for trad shoot

Good morning all, So between the new group we have up here in FNQ and upcoming shoots I'm hoping to get to I'm needing a set of throwing knives and a tomohawk for the axe throwing events. I'd like to keep them "traditional" looking if possible and of good quality. Have been looking at the ...
by BowmanBjorn
Thu Apr 30, 2015 9:17 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Valley
Replies: 12
Views: 5454

Re: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Vall

Great thanks, I have most of that covered will probably try and make up some more woods next weekend if I get some time. I don't have the knives or tomohawk yet but maybe pick them up when I'm down there I need some better advice on these as it's a bit thin on the ground.... I may start a new thread...
by BowmanBjorn
Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:05 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Valley
Replies: 12
Views: 5454

Advice for the young and stupid (me) for the Hunter Valley

Well as the topic suggests I'm heading down to the Hunter Valley gathering in June but have no idea what I'm in for. Can those of you that have been there in the past enlighten a young wet behind the ears trad shooter what to expect, bring etc. Pictures would be great if anybody has any. Thanks in a...
by BowmanBjorn
Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:18 pm
Forum: Questions & Feedback
Topic: Traditional archery new starters
Replies: 8
Views: 6115

Re: Traditional archery new starters

yes the flatliner for sale in the for sale section is an absolute steal! a new replacement from rob is well over $900 and they are sweet shooting bows, this maybe your 1st and last trad bow :)
by BowmanBjorn
Fri Apr 03, 2015 8:52 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: 2nd hand Norseman
Replies: 1
Views: 1075

Re: 2nd hand Norseman

Sweet another cairns shooter! The cairns trad family seems to be growing by the day!
by BowmanBjorn
Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:56 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: 2015 Australian Longbow & Recurve Muster
Replies: 77
Views: 24425

Re: 2015 Australian Longbow & Recurve Muster

I'll be there along with the old man flying in from WA!
by BowmanBjorn
Wed Mar 25, 2015 9:04 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: How often do you hunt?
Replies: 8
Views: 2417

Re: How often do you hunt?

there isn't an option for i'd hunt more if could get land :(
by BowmanBjorn
Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:55 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Ways to fund the running of Ozbow.
Replies: 15
Views: 4349

Re: Ways to fund the running of Ozbow.

i like the idea of a none compulsory donation to Ozbow. i'd love to get an Ozbow cloth patch to add to the collection so that maybe a product that could be added to the list of products. basally i'm saying i'm more than happy to support a community such as Ozbow because with out it i wouldn't have m...
by BowmanBjorn
Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:29 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: four feathers off the shelf?
Replies: 9
Views: 7191

Re: four feathers off the shelf?

I shoot both 3 and 4 feather configs off the shelf on my flat bow. The 3 feathers are faster and drop less at distance but the 3 feather arrows straighten up much more Quickly and are great out to around 20-25m I can't tell any difference with noise but the extra drag is noticeable as the arrow begi...
by BowmanBjorn
Thu Mar 05, 2015 6:45 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Longbows for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 2745

Re: Longbows for sale

are these bows your own builds?
by BowmanBjorn
Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:16 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: no interest so off the market.
Replies: 13
Views: 5754

Re: Mark Kimber custom Huntsman recurve

I've been pining for one of marks bows as well and you bow is almost exactly what I'd want but unfortuantly. $2500 landed into Australia is beyond the scope of the minister for finance.

I hope someone buys and cherishes this one of a kind bow. It's a collectors item no doubt.
by BowmanBjorn
Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:11 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: 45lb Red Ash ELB
Replies: 14
Views: 4378

Re: 45lb Red Ash ELB

Hunterguy, Dennis, I have to admit I've bevwr really given these early longbow and war bow styles a 2nd thought. The flat laminated glass bows is what I really like. However the last 6 threads or so both of you have been writing has got me itching to now more about these early Warbiw styles. I feel ...
by BowmanBjorn
Sat Feb 21, 2015 11:04 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Re: WTB Takedown Recurve
Replies: 6
Views: 2417

Re: WTB Takedown Recurve

FNQ archery in cairns has a 2nd hand unit with a bunch of accessories for sale.

Maybe worth a call
by BowmanBjorn
Sat Feb 14, 2015 8:36 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 20
Views: 8315

Re: Two Buffs for sale

Is the longbow a hybrid style or radiation all D shaped?
by BowmanBjorn
Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:34 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Bow explosion, another hard lesson
Replies: 14
Views: 3591

Re: Bow explosion, another hard lesson

should work ok, not sure if i'll make the shoot part though.
by BowmanBjorn
Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:59 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Bow explosion, another hard lesson
Replies: 14
Views: 3591

Re: Bow explosion, another hard lesson

Ok social drink at Robs this weekend it is! I have a get together on Saturday night but any day time activity should be fine.
by BowmanBjorn
Mon Feb 02, 2015 4:57 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Bow explosion, another hard lesson
Replies: 14
Views: 3591

Re: Bow explosion, another hard lesson

Holy crap another trad shooter in cairns! Awesome. I think it's time we get a group together for a shoot.... Or at least beer.... Yes beer for sure.

Keep it up mate next bow will be the one.
by BowmanBjorn
Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:53 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Traditional Archery Australia
Replies: 22
Views: 5122

Re: Traditional Archery Australia

As a young and new trad shooter, I was searching for a body to be a part of and I stumbled across TAA. (I may add it was by a chance and nearly impossible to find) I met up with my local area rep in FNQ and signed up. Not really knowing what TAA was or what they did but wanting to help be a part of ...
by BowmanBjorn
Sat Jan 10, 2015 9:46 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Are we fair dinkum???
Replies: 27
Views: 14182

Re: Are we fair dinkum???

Thanks Dennis,

That logical. So essentially I should attempt to clarify my form step bY step but not use these steps unless I start having accuracy issues. Then look back on the form to see what has changed?

I still have a long way to go before I'm shooting the way I want.

Regards

Bjorn
by BowmanBjorn
Tue Jan 06, 2015 7:43 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Are we fair dinkum???
Replies: 27
Views: 14182

Re: Are we fair dinkum???

Great question. being a newbie to trad its been a complete change from shooting compound. some basics have come across but i've had to change a lot. i can't say i've practised aloof but i shoot reasonably well. i know the failure in my form (well the obvious ones at least) and i'm kind of getting th...
by BowmanBjorn
Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: New archer buying his first traditional bow! Wisdom sought..
Replies: 18
Views: 10764

Re: New archer buying his first traditional bow! Wisdom soug

For that matter if you want something really nice check out Norseman bows by Nick. A friend shots one and it's a sweet thing.
by BowmanBjorn
Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:32 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: New archer buying his first traditional bow! Wisdom sought..
Replies: 18
Views: 10764

Re: New archer buying his first traditional bow! Wisdom soug

Give john McDonald a call, he has just landed a bunch of samick recurves. I purchased one for my wife recently and she's beginning to shoot well.... Maybe a little to well!

John is a gentleman and will te you the gear you need without all the adds crap.