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by wishsong
Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: 3D Archery in (c)old Germany
Replies: 12
Views: 3383

Re: 3D Archery in (c)old Germany

Perhaps a date to leave the arrows with white feathers at home ?

beautiful spot ...

cheers
by wishsong
Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:31 am
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Norseman Selfbow Blooded..
Replies: 18
Views: 4287

Re: Norseman Selfbow Blooded..

Nice Guy .... great pics , great bow and a successful trip .

Thanks for posting !
by wishsong
Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Acacia Lane Archery
Replies: 9
Views: 1659

Re: Acacia Lane Archery

I think its great to see another archery business in Australia and opportunity for people have a go . Also joining a club is just not practical for many archers so if such operations are run well it can only be a positive . Matt ... we should go out there and check it out and give them some patronag...
by wishsong
Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:39 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: I want to take up traditional archery
Replies: 17
Views: 2326

Re: I want to take up traditional archery

Sam Fadala's book is a great one

T.j Conrads book on traditional archery and bowhunting is pretty good too but it is geared towards hunting rather than 'Trad' as such but the tuning , bow and arrow selection is pretty darn good
by wishsong
Fri Nov 30, 2012 8:05 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: New Tv show
Replies: 9
Views: 1924

Re: New Tv show

Ben , two Green Arrow buffs both named Ben ?

cool .....

cheers

Ben
by wishsong
Thu Nov 29, 2012 12:44 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: GROZER BIO COMPOSITE has arrived / and EBay Asiatic
Replies: 42
Views: 6727

Re: GROZER BIO COMPOSITE has arrived / and EBay Asiatic

Zaeasp , having "played " with mounted archery before I think the shallow handles with no or limited shelf are an asset to nockinG an arrow .... nowhere near as easy with the Hoyts and Bears IMHO as the differencce between a shallow shlefed Hill style bow and the centreshot of the recurve ...
by wishsong
Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: New Tv show
Replies: 9
Views: 1924

Re: New Tv show

A a long time Green Arrow nerd and collector [ comics , t shirts , figures ... anything ... yep sad I know ] I am a tad nervous as to how they'll do this show If they are keeping to the modern original as per Mike Grell's [ a hunting longbowman himself ] fine mini series "The Longbow Hunters&qu...
by wishsong
Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:29 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 5
Views: 1510

Re: FOR SALE: Jack B. Harrison Black Wolf longbow Pictures a

Danny is great to deal with .....

Those Harrisons are sweet !
by wishsong
Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:10 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: New Bama hunter has arrived
Replies: 19
Views: 3351

Re: New Bama hunter has arrived

Jim , nice as expected mate ...

when are we taking it out for a play ?
by wishsong
Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:13 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Cable Backed Bow
Replies: 32
Views: 7997

Re: Cable Backed Bow

very cool Grahame ... well done eh !
by wishsong
Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: want to buy Black Widow bowstrings for 64 inch t/d longbow
Replies: 14
Views: 2021

Re: want to buy Black Widow bowstrings for 64 inch t/d longb

Kev ,
To be honest I am sure i actually have them somewhere , brand new still in the bags ... I just can't find 'em eh !
They are a fine string for sure and I am glad you are liking the bow
by wishsong
Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:58 am
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: NZ Turkeys
Replies: 8
Views: 2612

Re: NZ Turkeys

hunting Sth Island Turkeys is perhaps the most fun hunting I have ever done in my life .....

great animal to hunt and fine tablefare ... them feathers ain't to be bad neither !
by wishsong
Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:31 am
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: How long do you hold at full draw?
Replies: 52
Views: 11138

Re: How long do you hold at full draw?

Kev ... we could all learn a bit from Guenter !!!
by wishsong
Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:30 am
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: How long do you hold at full draw?
Replies: 52
Views: 11138

Re: How long do you hold at full draw?

despite my ongoing battle with target panic ... I'll offer in my 2 cents ..... I tend to shoot pretty quickly and wish i didn't . I think that many of us 'quicker' shooters have trouble shooting slower , or even briefly holding at full draw on an arrow that we are going to shoot are affected by vary...
by wishsong
Tue Oct 16, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: want to buy Black Widow bowstrings for 64 inch t/d longbow
Replies: 14
Views: 2021

Re: want to buy Black Widow bowstrings for 64 inch t/d longb

Kevin , I'll have a look around for you ... I may have one ... I'll let you know .
by wishsong
Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:19 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: we are famous and trendy !
Replies: 7
Views: 1189

we are famous and trendy !

From the Australian yesterday http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/more-people-taking-aim-as-archery-booms/story-e6frg6nf-1226496183943 "WHENEVER bows and arrows fly on the big or small screen, Archery Australia puts its head down. This year there's been the London Olympics (in which Wes...
by wishsong
Fri Oct 12, 2012 2:41 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Warning against drink net surfing
Replies: 42
Views: 8235

Re: Warning against drink net surfing

the Whips are are very well mannered bow with great shooting characteristics , awesome build quality by a fine craftsmen .
Also , Dan's wait times are about as quick a turnaround as you can get .
by wishsong
Fri Oct 12, 2012 1:57 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Warning against drink net surfing
Replies: 42
Views: 8235

Re: Warning against drink net surfing

Congrats ... fine fine bows by a great bowyer .
by wishsong
Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:57 am
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Recurve Brace Height Help
Replies: 8
Views: 2777

Re: Recurve Brace Height Help

Mate . I'd let the bow tell you where the brace height is best ... are you shooting bareshaft AND with feathers ?
I have a few DVD's etc I can loan you that will help you with tuning . I'll bring them Sunday .
by wishsong
Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:30 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: FINALLY MET LOOSEPLUCKER
Replies: 23
Views: 3844

Re: FINALLY MET LOOSEPLUCKER

Dennis, I am certainly looking forward to seeing the results of what you come up with
by wishsong
Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: FINALLY MET LOOSEPLUCKER
Replies: 23
Views: 3844

Re: FINALLY MET LOOSEPLUCKER

Dennis , do you know of Jim Fetrow ? He is known to be somewhat of an 'icon' amongst yew fans on both sides of the "pond" ...
when building his hills style bows , he puts up to 6" of reflex on them ...
by wishsong
Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:47 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Stotler GameGetter 70lb
Replies: 23
Views: 4353

Re: Stotler GameGetter 70lb

Congrats on the new bow .. as for forgiving ... I am with Jeff on this one and a search of prev threads will show my opinion is in line with his ... But I'd also add that I have read previously that the thinner longbow limb experiences less oscillation at release than the wider thinner recurve limb,...
by wishsong
Fri Oct 05, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Yarn puff silencers
Replies: 14
Views: 2439

Re: Yarn puff silencers

who knows why stuff gets deleted on those sites ...
I'd suggest that it have directly interfered with there "sponsors" products
by wishsong
Thu Oct 04, 2012 3:02 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: How many people use a ghille/leaf suit when hunting ?
Replies: 28
Views: 6358

Re: How many people use a ghille/leaf suit when hunting ?

it sure does look good handy gear though eh ... as I don't really go for camo , those big plaids in wool would make for some great Sambar hunter duds come Autumn ! I must say that I think they are still just a Husband and wife operation and travel a fair bit to shoots / hunts etc which may account f...
by wishsong
Thu Oct 04, 2012 2:51 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: How many people use a ghille/leaf suit when hunting ?
Replies: 28
Views: 6358

Re: How many people use a ghille/leaf suit when hunting ?

they sure do make great gear ! I have the greatest respect for Asbell as a writer Not so much for their business practice ... but if you don't mind waiting for long periods without communication , waiting for packages to arrive months after paying for them after re assurances that things have been s...
by wishsong
Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:29 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: How many people use a ghille/leaf suit when hunting ?
Replies: 28
Views: 6358

Re: How many people use a ghille/leaf suit when hunting ?

Jeff and I share fashion values ... In fact given we are both lefties with a penchant for plaid we might be related . Ghillies will work ... no doubt , but they just aren't part of my "hunting" ... much like tree stands or multi blade broadheads . They all work a treat but it just ain't ho...
by wishsong
Thu Oct 04, 2012 12:40 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: How many people use a ghille/leaf suit when hunting ?
Replies: 28
Views: 6358

Re: How many people use a ghille/leaf suit when hunting ?

I have used them a couple of times ... once for photo's and a few other times to see what the fuss is about . Note I only stalk , no tree stands or blinds ..... Any movement will be picked up by an animal , regardless of clothing . But if you are genuinely slow and careful the Ghillie is the ducks n...
by wishsong
Wed Oct 03, 2012 6:44 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: New to Forum and Looking for some Help with Trad
Replies: 11
Views: 1765

Re: New to Forum and Looking for some Help with Trad

JMBOZ,

I live a suburb away in Northcote .

Inner city trad archers are few and far between eh !

Masters of the Barebow is a great place to start ,IMHO , particularly no 3 !
by wishsong
Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:37 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: DVD recommendations
Replies: 5
Views: 1625

Re: DVD recommendations

masters of the barebow 3

or maybe

masters of the barebow 3
by wishsong
Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Fletching length
Replies: 15
Views: 2551

Re: Fletching length

Is it 68" or 70" long ... it maybe pretty twitchy given your draw length . Still sounds like a tuning issue to me rather than anything that can be saved by feather length . Mind you , if you are getting good accurate ane repeatable results with 7" fletching then perhaps just have at i...