[David Coulter]

in reply to: Open stance or conventional ? #54853

DK, maybe Arne will chime in here at some point. I think there will be some variations between archers, due to natural build and an assortment of trauma we’ve all been through. The main point is to rotate that bow arm outward. It gets it out of the way of the string and lines up the bones.

Arne would have you shooting blind bale a lot, especially in the beginning. I took his advice and try to shoot a little blind bale every morning in the dark. One arrow at a time, a few steps from the bale. It really has helped. It’s hard to keep yourself from shooting at a bull for accuracy, but if you can let go of that for a period of time ( Arne suggests three months, I think) you’ll be way ahead.

Look up Jeff K and Arne’s videos on shot sequence too. Break it down and put it all together piece by piece.

Ain’t it fun? The best part of being a traditional bow hunter is that there’s shooting to be done all year round. All the best to ya, dwc

Ps. do a forum search for Moebow and look at the Archery Anatomy thread.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: This may be a dumb question but.. #43630

R2 wrote: What about beaver balls?? 😀

Anybody use them??

Did once, they work fine but my homemade cheapies are just as good.

I tried them once. Going on makes it quieter but taking them off made a lot of noise.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Rudders long bow #30106

I look forward to your review and photos. Thanks, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: primative lonebow #14673

littlecavebear wrote: I am missing fingers now carving is not what I do best

Understood. Even with all my fingers, I’m sure my first bow would not be a pretty sight. Probably as good looking as Grump’s hat. Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Open stance or conventional ? #9968

DK, Steve, J, Thanks for all of your input. Threads like these are invaluable for me. Since I don’t have a local coach, readings like this and videos like Arne’s are such a help. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Best, david

[David Coulter]

in reply to: primative lonebow #36637

Clay was my first thought, also. For myself, if I were going to use a primitive bow, I think I would want the experience of carving it out myself. Have fun with it, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #29643

We’re just north of I80, so we’re in the upper stretch of the storm. Got about 9 inches and another band coming through later. Nice to see Winter for a change. Nice to see some global cooling, at least locally! dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: The Best Buck I Never Killed #27552

Thanks to your post, I looked up that story. Good stuff. Nice read on a snowy day. Thanks, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Open stance or conventional ? #26451

DK,

My bowyer told me to grip by bow and hold the bow straight out in front of me. If the string comes in contact with your arm, rotate the bow in your grip a little until it doesn’t. That’s where you grip the bow. The other thing is to rotate your bow arm elbow outward. Jeff Kavanaugh has a good video on this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ervc-Fp2d_c

Of course, Moebow has excellent form videos, too.

best of luck, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Open stance or conventional ? #26147

DK,

As I’m working on my form more and more to refine it, I’m finding the same thing. My more open stance works fine at closer ranges, say 15 and under, but not as well at longer, practice ranges. With the more closed stance I can feel the back tension taking better effect and I have a quieter release. I try to keep it a little bit open to minimize the problems with clothing getting in the way of the string. I recently stopped using an arm guard with my coat on and I’m settling into a pretty natural stance that gives me better back tension and release and enough clearance. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: RIP my trusty Shrew Classic Hunter #7929

Ouch! Glad you are not seriously injured. I wonder what the break down was caused by. Anyone else ever see anything like this?

All the best to you Alex. Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #53701

That’s an amazing animal. Nice setting, too! Thanks, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: New to the sport #42138

What Grumpy said. It takes a pile of mistakes to reach higher. Dwc

One more thing I’d like to add. This happened to me ans seems like it’s pretty common. You’ll practice a lot and start making great headway. All of the sudden, for no apparent reason, it goes right out the window. Maddening. Just hang in there and work through it if it happens to you. It gets better again. Enjoy. Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: light pound bow dilemma #28505

Two Tracks makes a nice looking, warm looking wool hat. Probably last a lifetime, too, but too steep for me right now. Maybe Santa will keep that in mind for next year. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: light pound bow dilemma #25016

I bought a set of String Scallops a few years ago. I’ve only used one pair and they are holding up fine. They are easy to move and they do work well. I always thought Cat Whiskers worked well, too, and they are pretty cheap. There are cheaper ways, but I won’t say it was a waste of money to by the Scallops. I’d like to get one of their hats, too, but that’s out my price range. dwc

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