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    • Clint Young
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        March 2, 2018 at 2:08 pm
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        #130895

        Hello all,

        I’ve just recently been bitten by the traditional archery bug.  My dad told me a story about how he, my uncle and my grand dad used to help maintain an archery course for a local archery club that they were part of.  He told me that they would shoot every other weekend in the club and all the family (uncles, cousin and what have you) would shoot every weekend in their backyard.  They had all sorts of targets at every yardage they could…  Anyways, he said that they made all of the equipment they used themselves, the bows all the way down to their finger tabs and quivers.  I knew a small portion of this story before, but never to this extent.  About a month or so ago, we went the local traditional bow hunter’s expo and my girls and I both had a chance to shoot in the arenas that were available.  We’re ALL hooked, we’ve just got to get momma involved now…  I had the opportunity to shoot the Bear Montana, as well as the Grizzly.  Does anyone have any suggestions of something else, that might be better, to start off with?

        Thank you in advance,

        Clint

      • Robin Conrads
        Admin
          March 2, 2018 at 4:35 pm
          Post count: 916
          #130899

          Hi Clint,

          Welcome to the site, and the wonderful world of traditional archery! It’s great to hear that your family enjoys it too. Be sure to look at the Compton Rendezvous in Berrien Springs this summer, as they have a great youth program. There are many great organizations in that part of the country that would welcome you and your family.

          There is no right or wrong answer as to the bow you choose. If the Bear bows felt good to you, go with one of them. Did you shoot any other bows at the Expo that you liked? The best advice I can give you is don’t start out with a bow that is too heavy. Something in the 45-50 pound range will help you perfect your shooting form and build good habits. Plus, you can shoot a lot more arrows before you get tired!

          Have fun!

          Robin (aka Webmother)

        • David Balowski
          Member
            March 3, 2018 at 5:01 am
            Post count: 27
            #130915

            Welcome to you and your family to Traditional archery world. Robin’s tips for you are perfect. There is nothing wrong with the bows you have if you shoot them well. I assume you are in Michigan or close to Michigan Since you were at the Expo. We Have a lot of events in the state and most have vendors and will give you a chance to shoot many different bows to find what is right for you Be cause what works for you may not work for some one else.   There is a great list of up coming events on The Michigan Longbow page here is a link.   http://www.michiganlongbow.org/upcoming/   Hope to see and meet your family at an event this year.

          • grumpy
            Member
              March 3, 2018 at 10:39 am
              Post count: 962
              #130928

              Welcome

              Grumpy

            • Raymond Coffman
              Moderator
                March 6, 2018 at 9:59 am
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                #130985

                Hi Clint

                Welcome —

                I would echo what has been said and recommend all members of your family shoot a number of different bows before purchase and keep them on the light side. More easier shooting = more fun and faster learning curve.

                One of the great advantages of archery is it is a shooting activity I can do in my yard- everyday if I like —-

                Scout.

              • David Coulter
                Member
                  March 10, 2018 at 8:06 am
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                  #131043

                  Hi Clint, great news that you and your family are enjoying a great sport together. You can learn enough in ten minutes to enjoy it and keep learning all your life. All the best in your quest, dwc

                   

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