[Hiram]

in reply to: Technology Kills Tradition? #53914

Amen! and well covered in your synopsis Dave! I respect all, and enjoyed the topic! Enough said in respect. Selah:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: Technology Kills Tradition? #53367

Mr. Downing, Thank you for your point! Taken and respected equally. The “One string” is the nature of the system, no lrt off, no eccentrics. Your reference made to their association as such is out of context! Fred hunted with, and used aluminum risers, so do many of us today. The material is not the determiner, the system is! Alienation through the “elitest” attitude, not so much by yourself, but by many, is the detractor that divides the definitions, and will also enable separatists to hold onto their aloofness. I submit that the material our equipment is made of, is not the definition of a one string.Ethics, mindset,methodology, and what you contribute back into the pot, is what sets the forward to longevity of traditional ways, furtherance, and success of traditional Bowhunting. Not whether or not I hold aluminum or wood in my hand.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Technology Kills Tradition? #53047

Mr Downing, I submit to you that: The epoxies used to make your wood bows is far more technological based in a chronologic order (based on time)than the forging of aluminum.The definiton of Traditional is not how I define myself or my principals. If you would like to wear the title and T-shirt, might I suggest you shoot equipment made prior to the compound era, or at least technology based materials to not be hypocritical in your belief toward aluminum risers. RECURVE Bows do not make cool! They do not afford me more challenge than a compound! They are simply the best system for me to hunt with. I shoot them better, they are more versatile, they are more reliable and weigh less. Wood is not the defining principle of a traditional archer anyway, ethics are!

[Hiram]

in reply to: Happy Birthday, David Petersen! #46193

Steak,cold beer,cigars, and thank God that he created you to enjoy it!HPYBD

[Hiram]

in reply to: WHATS THE RUSH? #45809

The shot may be rushed, but the sequence is burned in through Bale work and proper practice. I only shoot when the position is right. Now getting to this point as a Hunting Archer included not always doing this in the proper:) order lol

[Hiram]

in reply to: Observations: My First Second Bow #45010

Train with a Formaster! Feel the Rhomboid pop out, that is your clicker!http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhomboid_major_muscle

[Hiram]

in reply to: Why is Bowhunting Illegal in Germany? #41719

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowhunting
An interesting link on European Bowhunting.:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: HOW SHARP IS SHARP ENOUGH? #41717

There is a thread which goes into detail on this subject already existing here. You might try a search on broadhead sharpness or sharpening broad heads. I personally strive for shaving sharp on my hunting heads.One way to test them is with the rubber band method if you are afraid of cutting yourself trying see if they shave. You simply stretch several rubber bands across a small box fairly tight, on opposing sides so the broad head will two separate surfaces to cut. Push the head through and see if it cuts with ease. I simply just try the shave test on my arm but do not recomend it unless you are well versed in the practice. Another way is to drag the sharpend surface across a thumbnail for resistance. Another way is to test cut it on a piece of notebook paper held on the upper corner.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Arrow left, too stiff #41651

Gorbin wrote: Ok guys- just want to put down some conclusions/revelations from a noob archer who’s past few days of tuning drama has caused more than a bit of brain damage (I’m still twitching!)

First off: bare shaft tuning a LONGBOW is only good to get you in the ballpark, if it’s a BIG FREAK’N BALLPARK!

Two: 5″ Shield cut feathers stiffen things up A LOT!

Three: While I’ve read that many of you really enjoy the tinkering, tuning, fussing, etc; me, not so much.

Four: The process, while aggravating for a noob like me, is WELL WORTH THE TIME! I learned more about my bow and gear in the past few days than I did in the previous months of web crawling/books/you tube vids, etc.

And finally, the most important thing: OLD SCHOOL TRAD ARCHERY KICKS ASS!!

Big love my brothers and sisters of the bow,
Gorbin.

Nothing like an arrow flying true!

[Hiram]

in reply to: Recurve Bow Mechanics #40690

Geometry and string angle is at the heart of the matter. Limb design, riser design etc. How stable the limb is, how heavy is the limb? How efficiently does the limbs cast an arrow? etc. It’s a long topic! Not just design but the materials involved in producing a limb has much addo reference performance. Most reputable Bowyers will discuss this with you since he knows what is in his Bows design and how it will perform. Long limbs on short risers tend be faster due to the string angles which fires to brace quicker, recovery. Lower brace will be faster due to the increased power stroke to impart energy to the shaft, goes on and on.

[Hiram]

in reply to: New Ashby update just posted; health issues #40631

I pray for his recovery. His contributions and dedication to Archery Hunting have not been exceeded!

[Hiram]

in reply to: carbon vs aluminum #40626

Depends on how important definitions are to ya! For me, I started my own tradition of shooting carbons. I like the CE Heritage arrows. 10 grains to start with/add internal footing or weight, and I have good heavy hunting arrow. I am traditionally correct according to my standards! LOL:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: Arrow left, too stiff #40512

It will stiffen you a little! Bet with the shorter arrow and fletching you should be close enough to tune the weakness out. Until fletching, simulate them by wrapping some black electrician tape on the shaft the first 5 1/2 inches.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Arrow left, too stiff #40433

Trapper Dave has a good point here! Raise your Brace height to weaken, lower it to strengthen. This moves the bend in the shaft either forward more toward the middle, or rearward. You can also adjust the horizontal a little outward to offset the linear path a little, which will strengthen the shaft. Go a little lower on your brace height and see if that helps. Do one thing at a time/shoot.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Arrow left, too stiff #39537

First, lets establish a couple of things. When you say the “back” do you mean the front of the riser? Remember the front is the Back of the Bow, and the rear is the belly. Ok, assuming from your explanation, your at 27 1/2 to the front of the riser when you draw the arrow completely back. If so, then add at least an inch of arrow to protect your fingers from being cut by broadheads! So your total arrow length is now at 28 1/2? To eliminate any vertical(porpoise) problems, I can assume you have bareshafted an arrow and set your nock heuighth correctly for straight arrow entry in the vertical plane? If you have, OK ready for horizontal. Assuming you have done all this, and have now established that you are too weak with your heavier tip weight, you have correctly went to a lower point weight and found that your shafts are showing too stiff with the 100? and have assumed that 125’s will tune just right. If this is the case, you have arrived at your own conclusion correctly! Questions? Be glad to help you, ask and we will help! No question too dumb, believe me, we all started out asking them ourselves if we were smart enough to, LOL:D

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