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in reply to: Yew Longbows #31249

Ive always had t hing for bamboo from the first bamboo longbow i shot now i have seven i just thought it would be nce to shoot something different for me bamboo has geven les shandshock tha tthe other bows ive shot but i have never shot yew bow. Ive had alot ofthe actiowood and maple longbows and they seem alittle shcoky wher even my 90# bamboo is smooth and its aschulz natural no glass but sh hang son the wall the bow looks like brand new and it sprobabaly around 30 year sold but I dont know for usre ive had no luck trying to determine what yea it was made my other two shculz longbows are glass laminated and shoot really sweet. I have abamboo and hickory no glass bow that shoots excellent also it was made by Dwight Rudder. Heck i just really like longbows.

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in reply to: Pheasant hunt #24575

i tried pheasant hunting with my longobw some years back when i had a dog to flush them i didnt get a bird but it was some great time afield. i didnt have any issues with distance shooitng using six fletch full height flu flues but i was using a #75 longobw. If i could round up a dog for it id really enjoy trying that again.

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in reply to: Moccasins #16701

i have a pair of Dyer mmoccasins ive had over 20 years now they have been mostly worn in the woods so the soles havent worn through theyare excellent.

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in reply to: Yew Longbows #15746

i have a dwight Rudder bamboo longbow thats not center shot im good with it not a problem. Im actually movign more toward the more prmitive bows it just adds a little more of a challange to shooting.

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in reply to: Yew Longbows #12208

Thanks for the reply ive owned a lot of longbows but never Yew! Theres just somethign about longbows that appeal to me ive got a couple nice recurves but the longobww just works for me. im looking for a nice yew bow asap.

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in reply to: What broadheads do you like? #10072

I use MA-3 for broadhead leagues they dont wind plane much in my experience they shoot very much like a field point i use two bade Zwicky’s for hunting they sharpen well and seem to be pretty tough when i make a bad shot.

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in reply to: Bow Quivers #10068

I use a Great Northern srap on quiver it holds six arrows and has a leather hood. I use it on longbows as well as my recurves. its extrmeemly light and even when loaded with a full compliment of arrows doesnt throw the balance of my bow off much! it requires a little firmer grip on the riser than when shooting without the Quiver attached but its agreat product ive been using for well over ten years.

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in reply to: NewbieQ: Martin Saber TD Recurve Assembly #59752

I just went to the Martin website and found this information. at least they arent going away. I hope it was ok to post this if not ill accept my 20 lashes with a cedar shaft with no complaints!

Martin Archery, Inc. has some exciting news that will improve the reliability, delivery and quality of its products and services going forward. On October 21, 2013, the assets of Martin Archery, Inc., which include the Damon Howatt line, were acquired by Diversis Capital LLC from the Martin family. With this change in ownership, an experienced and driven management team led by our new CEO Rich Weatherford, has been assembled to bring the once-thriving business back to prominence. Our goal is to give our customers the best products, customer service, delivery and experience in the market.

Mr. Weatherford is an accomplished leader, with a track record of working with high-growth companies. Before starting his own practice, Mr. Weatherford was hired into the Crane Electronics Group (CEG) as VP of Operations to integrate and transform seven domestic and international sites with revenues approaching $300M. The markets supported in this role included Aerospace, Defense and Medical Devices.

Prior to Crane, Mr. Weatherford was at Rexnord where he was promoted after only 14 months from General Manager of the Cylindrical Bearing business to General Manager of the multi-site Rex Bearing Operations business after improving gross margins by 22%.

In further support of Mr. Weatherford and the Martin management team, Diversis will provide access to a vast network of resources in matters including intellectual property, supply chain and R&D. Diversis long-term strategic vision is to create a premium quality bow at a reasonable price that can be enjoyed by archery enthusiasts of all levels.

Gail Martin, founder of Martin Archery, lived a life of excellence and hard work. Beginning in June 1944, he fought for his country at the beaches in Normandy, marched through Europe, and finished his tour by liberating prisoners in Germany. In 1946, he returned to the US and married his sweetheart, Eva. In 1951, Gail started Martin Archery and grew it into a leading bow and accessories manufacturer. It was his dream to see the Company continue where it was founded and operated for over half a century – in Washington State’s Walla Walla Valley. Diversis is proud to grow Martin Archery in a way that honors the memory of Gail and plans to continue drawing on the expertise of the Martin family.

Beginning immediately, we will be investing in fast delivery and quality assurance. By January 2014, we will be introducing our new catalogue and showcasing our lineup at the ATA show in Nashville, TN.

Customer service is our number one priority, and we know that it’s our job to prove this to you. Please feel free to give us a call or send us an e-mail anytime and let us know how we can best serve your needs.

Sincerely,

New Martin Archery team

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in reply to: NewbieQ: Martin Saber TD Recurve Assembly #59746

Wow i hate to hear that ive owned a lot of Martin bows over thr years. all of them were fine products.

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in reply to: leather handle question #41697

Thanks very much for the reply i hadnt been on the site for a bit. ill give that a try today. Im not sure what this leather was it look like cowhide not as nice and soft as deeh hide but ive been wrong before i picked it up at Tandy in the scrap bin and dont know for sure what it come from but its great looking on the bow.

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in reply to: Astro flight string material #41687

So is it appropriate to post the name of the string manufacturer who is using and fencig if the arrow blows throughthese materials i really like that idea! Im pretty happy with my current strings but they do stretch and i have to keep unstringing throw in a couple twists and restring every so often. I shoot one bow to warm up then move to a higher poundage bow to help build muscle and work on my strength. im finding it hard to get motivated to hit the weights like i should.

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in reply to: Yea,,, I know I'm pushing the limits #34195

Beautiful workmanship. I odnt see why that bow shouldnt be allowed to shoot longbow class.

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in reply to: Quality, yet affordable knife suggestions? #25109

I owna Buck model 103 skinning knife ive owned for many years its a nice sturdy knife and only cost about $60 online. it holds an edge really well and it will last a lifetime ive had mine around 30 years.

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in reply to: Bow to heavy? #9198

There are some simple exercises that you can do with free weights that will really help you in traditional Archery.

Another thing i like to do is work out with a really heavy bow higher poundage than im planning on shooting. I start out with a bow im interested in shooting say 70# shoot it a bit get loosened up after im shooting decent grounpps and good and warmed up i switch to a heavier bow and shoot it for a while by the time im done when i pick up the bow i started with it feels like a toy which for me really increases my accuracy wheni start shooting it again im alot more stable and relaxed. besides it was a feeble excuse to pick up another bow! Thi is the same technique i use when getting back in shape after redislocating my draw arm I start low 55# and work up. Does it hurt dam right and its worse with age but its worth it to me. my bows range from 55# @28″ to not sure definitly somewhere between 85# and 90# i havent had the last two on a scale yet. They make bows of the same design that i have scaled at 72#@28″ feel like toys. But part of thsi sport for me is motivating me to be in better shape good shape for shootign and good shape for hiking around the hills at altitude stump shooting etc.

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in reply to: Practice #61286

Im shooting about the same distance in my yard then i go out to the creek next door and shoot i limit myself to 40 yards.

Im now warming up with a 70+ # longobw then jump up to my 85+ bow for a bit. as my strength comes up im doing better.for me theres just something about how a high poundage throws an arrow.

I have a fourth degree seprated left shoulder and dislocated my right arm many years ago so i had to learn to shoot right handed im a lefty and am doing pretty well once the left shoulder stopped huriting i had to move my anchor point back a bit to compensate due to the seperation the bone pops up and my socket moves backward about an inch or so but i learned to work around it. Im suprised at 62 years old even at this age you can still put on muscle pretty rapidly. I use free weights but the biggest improvment came when i picked up the higher poundage bow ans just started shooting it at first it hurts a bit but it loosens up then im fine. my goal is to shoot 100# well before i have to back down again just so i can say i did it.

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