[lechwe]

in reply to: Thinking of getting a custom bow #25585

I would start saving now for the next one because you are in the beginning stages of a very serious disease. I’ve now got 3 custom bows and another set of limbs on the way and said I would never have more that one bow.

Enjoy!

[lechwe]

in reply to: INSTRUCTIONAL DVD??? #23124

I would pick up a copy of Master of the barebow 3. That will cover everything you need with form. I don’t think it will cover arrow tuning though. I would focus on form and deal with arrow tuning at a later date.

Good luck.

[lechwe]

in reply to: Fletching Questions #21520

The difference besides the obvious of coming from either the right wing or left wing of the turkey is the direction they will bend easily. Some folks have said a right hand shooter should shoot left wing feathers and vice versa. I am a right hand shooter and shoot right wing feathers simply because I find right wing much easier to fletch than left wing due to how my jigs are.

Right wing feathers can only be fletched right and left wing left. They just won’t flex in the opposite direction.

I find left wing to be a PIA to deal with. When you talk about degrees of offset I think that may be for straight fletch but not completely sure. I set my jigs up to give me the absolute maximum helical I can get and still keep the feather quill in complete contact with the shaft. Too much and you won’t be able to get the feather to rest flat on the shaft.

Again many people seem to think that shield cut feathers are louder in noise than parabolic cut feathers. Personally I have never really noticed a difference at least at hunting distances. To me it is just a personal choice based on appearance. I like the looks of shield best but most of my arrows are parabolic just because I can find more and cheaper feathers in the parabolic cut.

Good luck

[lechwe]

in reply to: Gap Method #21495

J.Wesbrock wrote: [quote=bruc]I’m very intrigued by all of this:!:

I have had an ongoing battle with target panic and feel for the most part that I have it under control with the help of a clicker. Wondering if this system might help me with my little “demon” or hinder?

Wondering what % approximate of archers use this system?

Appreciate your responses !

Bruce.

Bruc,

I can tell you in my case that going to a clicker literally made the difference between continuing with traditional archery and hanging it up. I can’t imagine that switching from instinctive to gap would help one bit since I know as many gap shooters as instinctive shooters who struggle with target panic. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned about target panic over the years it’s that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, so trying most anything to control it is worth the effort.

I don’t really think the aiming method is going to help you at all long term to deal with target panic. I have not been shooting traditional for more than about 4 years but have dealt with TP during that time and with my compound before that. I was frustrated with my lack of consistency with the recurve and finally last spring went to one of Rod’s clinics. The biggest thing I got out of it was being able to get to full draw constantly. I think that is the biggest hurdle to get over for curing TP. If you can learn to reach full draw every time and continue to pull through the shot I doubt you would ever have an issue with it again and if you do it will be due to not reaching full draw and continuing to pull. Those that use a clicker are getting part of the way there.

If you weren’t going to try and make it to a clinic I would suggest picking up Masters of the Bare Bow 3 as Rod goes through much of his class there. It’s not the same as having him stand right there with you but a good alternative. Rick Welch is another person that gets good reviews for his teaching ability.

Good luck.

[lechwe]

in reply to: Thinking of getting a custom bow #21387

fattony77 wrote: Well the time is very near for me to meet the bowyer & check out the “in stock” bows. I hope to be the proud owner of my 1st custom bow within the next 2 weeks! Any last minute advice or suggestions?

Take your time deciding what you want. length, weight, wood combinations. Good luck. Getting a custom bow is tons of fun.

[lechwe]

in reply to: Grizzly heads #33631

They are in the ski business and don’t do much with broadheads during the winter months. They normally gear up again after the ski season. During the winter supplies often get low and they are hard to get in touch with. They will keep making heads.

[lechwe]

in reply to: New to Traditional Shooting #33627

I have only been shooting trad for the past 4 years but really got hooked. I always shot aluminum but the past couple years I have gone to carbon. For me the carbon are much more durable so they last forever………..except when I loose them outdoors. I would look at picking up some Gold tip Traditionals. They are about the cheapest and work great for me. You can get them off the auction site for about $60-70 a dozen. You will probably need the 3555’s or maybe the 5575’s if you need stiffer. I believe you can get them by the half dozen so you can figure out what works best of you and then buy more.

Good luck.

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