IF???
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IF???
The archery gods had a bad day and decreed that an archer/bow hunter can only have one bow.
They destroyed all your bows and you must choose a new one.
What bow [no price limit] would you choose?
If you shoot various disciplines you are still restricted to one bow.
Daryl.
Hi Terry and Rod I left out a line.
They destroyed all your bows and you must choose a new one.
What bow [no price limit] would you choose?
If you shoot various disciplines you are still restricted to one bow.
Daryl.
Hi Terry and Rod I left out a line.
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"And you must not stick for a groat or twelvepence more than another man would give, if it be a good bow.
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
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Gringa of coarse
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At the moment I would have to say my Border/Hex5 combo.
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Thats a tough one Daryl. I would have to make myself one last bow I suppose.
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I would first refer the Archery Gods to Ozbow in the hope that better sense prevails. If not, I will have to be content with my Bear Montana with SBD strings. Rather the Montana than go through that charade with postal customs again. Corrupt sods!
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A loaded question Daryl. If the Archery God [ only one mate, but thats another thread ] was unhappy I'd want to know "Why". If it was a simply a bad hair Day I'd choose a Bernadini Cobra Riser and a set of what ever brand Carbon Foam deflex reflex limbs.
If old mate Archery God was fed up with the whole Compound Vs Trad Vs Technology bit [ we are all Archer's ] and issued a new commandment "thou shalt drag your Knuckles" , I'd set things right and make myself a new Gnarly bent twisted lenticular cross section Selfbow and be more than content.
regards Jacko
If old mate Archery God was fed up with the whole Compound Vs Trad Vs Technology bit [ we are all Archer's ] and issued a new commandment "thou shalt drag your Knuckles" , I'd set things right and make myself a new Gnarly bent twisted lenticular cross section Selfbow and be more than content.
regards Jacko
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Hi Daryl.
Hmmm......
Well considering that I would still want to shoot Trad and ILF is frowned upon in such I would go for a Modern Version of a Hoyt Pro Medallist. Could shoot target disciplines and could convert it back to comply with Trad rules. Plus I could still Hunt etc., with it if I wanted.
Note: their is more Trad than what is shot in Aus - eg US Trad http://usarchery.org/resources/rules-re ... onal-rules
Hmmm......
Well considering that I would still want to shoot Trad and ILF is frowned upon in such I would go for a Modern Version of a Hoyt Pro Medallist. Could shoot target disciplines and could convert it back to comply with Trad rules. Plus I could still Hunt etc., with it if I wanted.
Note: their is more Trad than what is shot in Aus - eg US Trad http://usarchery.org/resources/rules-re ... onal-rules
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Grahame.
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"Unfortunately, the equating of simplicity with truth doesn't often work in real life. It doesn't often work in science, either." Dr Len Fisher.
Shoot a Selfbow, embrace Wood Arrows, discover Vintage, be a Trendsetter.
"Unfortunately, the equating of simplicity with truth doesn't often work in real life. It doesn't often work in science, either." Dr Len Fisher.
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Howard Hill longbow.
It's the great, big, broad land 'way up yonder,
It's the forests where silence has lease;
It's the beauty that thrills me with wonder,
It's the stillness that fills me with peace.
It's the forests where silence has lease;
It's the beauty that thrills me with wonder,
It's the stillness that fills me with peace.
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55# Echidna longbow of course , LOL
David
David
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Could not decide so I put three into a hat and let Apollo decide..Even getting it down to three was a chore.
Apollo guided my hand and ...... ILF Bernadini Cobra Riser and Hexx5 recurve limbs.
Cheers
Troy
Apollo guided my hand and ...... ILF Bernadini Cobra Riser and Hexx5 recurve limbs.
Cheers
Troy
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I am an Archer. I am not a traditional archer, bowhunter, compound shooter or target archer.....I am an Archer
"Shooting the Stickbow"
....enforced by the "whistling grey-goose wing."
"The Witchery of Archery"
"Shooting the Stickbow"
....enforced by the "whistling grey-goose wing."
"The Witchery of Archery"
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Steve......wrong.
You would need to make two Steve bows.
Seeing as I really only use the one bow for most things, I would get an upgrade from my flat laid 43# bow to a deflex/reflex version a few pounds heavier. Bamboo of course with some Zebrano.
Greybeard
It would have to be similar so i could still use all my old arrows.
Kev
You would need to make two Steve bows.
Seeing as I really only use the one bow for most things, I would get an upgrade from my flat laid 43# bow to a deflex/reflex version a few pounds heavier. Bamboo of course with some Zebrano.
Greybeard
It would have to be similar so i could still use all my old arrows.
Kev
never complain....you did not have to wake up....every day is an extra bonus and costs nothing.
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I wold just curse the bastards and make another spotted gum bamboo back and belly hybrid.
Are you well informed or is your news limited?
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I'm with john,
If the god / gods are going to be difficult and put the thumb on it I would be pushing up with something nasty and sharp. Variety is the spice of life and I would by fair or foul make another.
If the god / gods are going to be difficult and put the thumb on it I would be pushing up with something nasty and sharp. Variety is the spice of life and I would by fair or foul make another.
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No question,I didn't think there was anything elseLB rod 55 wrote:Gringa of coarse
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I currently shoot a 17" ILF riser, but in your scenario, I guess I can't use multiple sets of limbs, because the Archery god would think I was cheating. If it's one bow, then I guess I'd want one bow crafted and setup by a bowyer with skills, rather than my current setup of tweeking bits from different manufacturers to find the 'perfect' platform.
I do like the concept of modern materials, so while untested, I'll ask for a Border Griffin GL.
A traditional looking longbow with carbon enhanced limbs.
I do like the concept of modern materials, so while untested, I'll ask for a Border Griffin GL.
A traditional looking longbow with carbon enhanced limbs.
David
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Sky TDX 17 riser with Kaya Carbon Tomcat limbs(25H-36#) short Beiter button and rest.
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Sky TDX 17 riser with Kaya Carbon Tomcat limbs(25H-36#) short Beiter button and rest.
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Thanks Sparra,Sparra wrote:Seeing as how you have asked the question Daryl I would have to say my Greybeard longbow...
Cheers...Sparra
I may have to make one for myself.
Cheers,
Daryl.
"And you must not stick for a groat or twelvepence more than another man would give, if it be a good bow.
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
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I'm with Wolf Mohawk longbow 42@28 thanks to Gundy my bow supplier
Followed closely by Northern Mist Superior once again supplier gundy.
Cheers TonyJ
Followed closely by Northern Mist Superior once again supplier gundy.
Cheers TonyJ
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I know, he is a one man tradbow crowd pleaser... I think he should change his handle from Gundy to Bodie...and his avatarTrad Bound wrote:I'm with Wolf Mohawk longbow 42@28 thanks to Gundy my bow supplier
Followed closely by Northern Mist Superior once again supplier gundy.
Cheers TonyJ
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I am an Archer. I am not a traditional archer, bowhunter, compound shooter or target archer.....I am an Archer
"Shooting the Stickbow"
....enforced by the "whistling grey-goose wing."
"The Witchery of Archery"
"Shooting the Stickbow"
....enforced by the "whistling grey-goose wing."
"The Witchery of Archery"
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dmm wrote:I currently shoot a 17" ILF riser, but in your scenario, I guess I can't use multiple sets of limbs, because the Archery god would think I was cheating. If it's one bow, then I guess I'd want one bow crafted and setup by a bowyer with skills, rather than my current setup of tweeking bits from different manufacturers to find the 'perfect' platform.
I do like the concept of modern materials, so while untested, I'll ask for a Border Griffin GL.
A traditional looking longbow with carbon enhanced limbs.
Hey dmm, if Daryl is right and there is more than one Archery God, I reckon you'd be right to keep 1 riser and keep a set of limbs per Archery God. After all "Archery Lore" is open to interpretation as so often displayed on this forum. You could sacrifice a Deflex Reflex and a set of Carbon Arrows to placate them also.
regards Jacko
"To my deep morticication my father once said to me, 'You care for nothing but shooting, dogs and rat catching, and you will be a disgrace to yourself and all your family.' "
- Charles Darwin
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Darryl, If that were the proposition given I think I'd have to say..." Well, Deity, with all due respect, mate ... ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR FRIGGIN' MIND?? Archery effin' God or not, you'd want to be pretty effin' good if you reckon your taking any of my effin' bows away, son!!"
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Lately, if life were treating me any better, I'd be suspicious of it's motives!
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Moreton wrote:Darryl, If that were the proposition given I think I'd have to say..." Well, Deity, with all due respect, mate ... ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR FRIGGIN' MIND?? Archery effin' God or not, you'd want to be pretty effin' good if you reckon your taking any of my effin' bows away, son!!"
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.....dont hold back mate say what you really mean
.....nev...
i hunt animals because they have legs and can run away ................plants dont
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Nev
I reckon your dead right, Moreton dont be so reserved mate give it both barrels!
Hazard
I reckon your dead right, Moreton dont be so reserved mate give it both barrels!
Hazard
Politics is a game played by dishonest people to gain an unfair advantage!
Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
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Never under estimate the strength of a cornered coward.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
http://www.bowmanstaxidermy.com.au
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How long have we got before we decide, I'm still designing the one I want to keep
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