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Hello Aztec! I was at the San Diego range at Balboa Park last weekend! Do you shoot there?

Thanks fellows.
I ended up taking the soft option and took the take-down recurve.

I am going to the US in a couple of days and thought I would check the go on transporting my new barbarian over there with me. " find it hard to be away from it too long :( " and found that the maximum length or luggage is now 62 inches. :( :( quoted from the qantas web site International^...

very nice cody, I have a b riser custom kodiak 1972 with white night limbs and the original 60 lb@28" limbs and love it. If you can get a right hand riser you will see how wonderful these bows really are. I love mine and would not part with it for any money. There was a 1970's bear custom kodia...

Interesting concept. Indenture is a thing of the past. I was indentured in 1981 in one of the last intakes as an electrical mechanic. After this the apprenticeships where taken on by trade schools and training companies. Today the idea that an apprenticeship guarantees competency is fading. My fathe...

Hello all, Very interesting to see different opinions on this subject. Love this subject and the varied comments and passion that comes from it! Fascination raises some very good points on the way the brain and nervous system works. But, "sorry there is always a but :oops: " The definition...

True enough Steve. The grain in an important element that must be considered. If you think of the grain of the arrow as offering a hinge to the arrow during release, the hinge should be parallel to the bow, allowing the arrow to pivot around the bow as it bends. That means that the arrow should be s...

hello there fellows I started shooting cock feather in about 18 months ago and found that I was getting better flight and more consistent groups but since getting a proper set of arrows have found that it does not matter at all. in or out they fly the same. I also had to opportunity to have a high s...

good idea mick

Totally unacceptable.
What was he thinking??

Hate barking dogs Hate their stupid owners more. Big Problem crappy solutions. The law is an ass on this subject. My immediate reaction in these situations is to lash out at the dog but being married with kids leads me to be more responsible than my instincts prefer. Every fiber of my being tells me...

Thanks for your advice Graham.
I am planning to build a few bows as i have a ideas about shape and materials that I would like to experiment with. I'm sure I will make plenty of mistakes along the way but what the heck!
Cheers SG

good point
thanks for the link

True enough, But taking into consideration this animal is killing it's prey in a manner that to the dog, is the best way it can. There is no benefit to a predator to have an injured animal on it's hands. Short of training of their young. I know from experience (unfortunately) that a critical injury ...

Hi there Greenhorn. Are you a member of a club? The best thing is getting some one on one time with an experienced person that uses a similar setup to yours. I would be talking to the likes of Gavin "whitehawk" in terms of gear setup and when it comes to form issues, you can post small vid...

Very impressive Graham!
You have definitely inspired me to have a go at building a bow.

I need to get a band saw and a drum sander. Any brand suggestions? Size, horsepower etc?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Regards Stephen.

Hello there fellows. Its been a while since I have posted due to personal stuff. I have a strong opinion on this subject and hence my need to have my two bobs worth. The traditional bow or more accurately, "traditional recreated bow" has to fall into a category that will allow fairer level...

As I was writing the noise inside my head was saying what about you? So Steve, starting with the kids is a great start. I have wanted to do this for some time and always found reason why I was too busy but I have made the first step by asking the question of myself. The next step is to get some sort...

I agree with you terry. Stupidity will prevail. No number of rules or regulations can protect us from stupidity. Only education has a chance. We all like to think that it is a god given rite to do what we want but the truth is that we live in a society full of rules that are imposed on us to protect...

Just thought you might like to have a look at someone that I have been communicating with in Finland via Youtube. His name is Marko and this particular video is of his son shooting his fir arrows from horseback! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQFZb33TcDc If you search for Marko as trophybow1 on yout...

One more word of thanks. I had the pleasure of shooting with Guy, Howard, Jack and Dianne on the weekend and would like to thank you all for adding to an already great weekend. Guy your competitive spirit, one we share with Gavin and many others 8) has drawn me to this sport and I must say that hear...

Dianne and Robert. You have set a very high standard in traditional events! I had a great time this weekend and was very happy to be amongst some excellent people. The biggest difference between this event and others was that I felt like a guest. Your hospitality and friendship easily made the trip ...

If you are really looking to build up your strength to pull heavy poundage bows. Can I suggest that you get a warbow. These puppies go all the way up to 160lb+ with the most common being around 110lb. Reasonably cheap and will shoot 1000+ grain arrows all day. You can contact Gavin from Wildwood arc...

Hello there Robert,
I'm back from the US and will be heading up on Friday.
That timer looks very smooth Mark! Great work.
Are you and Jacki heading up earlier?
Hope to see you there mate.
Safe travels
SG

Awesome photos.
any chance of putting some 640 x 480 ones on so we can get a better look?
Cheers

i shot with roadie on the weekend and he was using an ELB and the arrows where coming out beautifully. Having center cut on a longbow is not necessary to get good arrow flight as the archer paradox takes away any benefit of center shot, like what is typical of compound bows shot with a release aid. ...

Heres another opinion, Like we need another one :) The bowyer who made your bow or one who makes similar bows are the experts on what arrow is best used with their bow. Once the correct weight and spine are established the bow will give the best balance between transfered and retained energy. The bo...

Thakyou all at lilydale for putting on another top event! A always the core group at lilydale excelled in their dedication and hard work in putting together a tremendous event. they pulled no punches setting out the course, some of the shot where tough! A special thank you goes to the course layout ...

been waiting for this one :D Not been well of late but I'm not dead so I will be there :D :D Camping Friday night leaving early Monday as I am flying out to the US for work again. They wanted me to travel earlier but I postponed my trip so I can attend this one. Apologies to the club for not being i...

That is one big carp!
Do you eat carp G_R?
the fish we have over here are quite different to your new friend and some of us really love eating carp where other cant stand them. So I was wondering where these monsters sit on the food chain?