[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: GPS Suggestions #9599

Whoa. This thread just got deep. 😯

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in reply to: Noteable Quotes! #9596

colmike wrote: Bruce

If your really interested in Dennett have an extra copy of his “Breaking The Spell” if you want it send me your mailing address to home e-mail. Least I can do for someone who has turned me own to some great gear.:D Be warned Dennett is a very thoughtful writer on his subject.

Thanks, Mike – will do!

And thanks for the warning – I generally steer clear of very thoughtful writers, but what the heck, I’ll give it a try…

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in reply to: New Traditional Cover Scent #9530

Refraining from comment, I am.

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in reply to: GPS Suggestions #9291

I used to use an eTrex mounted on my handlebar for moto trips, and occasionally I hike with it, but honestly, since I got the “Topo” app (for .99¢) for my iPhone, I don’t bother carrying a GPS much anymore.

You need to have wifi/cell service to download the maps (which is really easy and fast to do), but once you do that, you can use it basically anywhere, since location tracking isn’t cell service-dependent. it allows for waypoints, etc, as well. For as much as I need a GPS (which isn’t much at all) it works great. One less thing to carry, as well.

update: coincidentally, I just got a notification from Seek Outside about a new blog post with tips on using smartphones for nav:

http://seekoutside.com/smartphones-navigation/

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in reply to: First Successful HBO bow build! #9288

Nice work, Cameron! And that quiver is pretty sweet, too!

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in reply to: What ya got goin? #8501

R2 wrote: Bruce, how far is that from Mountain Home?

Ralph – it’s about 6 hours, at highway speeds.

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in reply to: What ya got goin? #8320

dwcphoto wrote: Such beautiful country. Nice to be able to see for miles. Beautiful. Dwc

Thanks, David. That’s about an hour west of me, but quite different country (I’m up in the mountains). I love going out there and wandering around.

colmike wrote: Wojo and I got out yesterday for a little shoot in my backyard. Beautiful day!

Right on, you guys. The season isn’t over till we say it is!

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in reply to: Blackbeard Bound! #8008

Have a great trip, Sean! Looking forward to the pics – Blackbeard Is. seems like an unreal, somewhat mystical place. Especially when I’m sitting in snow-bound Idaho this time of year…

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in reply to: Amazing: My son's new Java Man Archery Helms Deep #7924

Wow – that is a stunning work of functional art! The limb veneers are incredible. Gregg really outdid himself on this one!!

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in reply to: Noteable Quotes! #63957

Thanks, Dave – I’ll do a little more digging into Dennett. Any particular titles you’d recommend?

Crowfoot was a chief of the Siksika Nation, Blackfoot Confederacy.

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in reply to: Noteable Quotes! #63745

That’s one heck of a quote, Jim. I’ll be pondering that one for a while…

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in reply to: Brace Height Bear Kodiak Hunter #63447

Augustinus wrote: Will an improper brace height affect the behavior of the arrow? ….Or is the adjustment solely to quiet the bow, or both?

An improper brace height will definitely affect the behavior of the arrow (and the bow), and the farther you are from the ideal brace height, the more noticeable the effects will be. Brace height is one of the most important factors in proper tuning, and it’s worth spending the time to “dial it in” properly, as the benefits will be obvious. It will also help eliminate a lot of frustration with other aspects of tuning, and with accuracy.

If you’re currently at 8″ from the deepest part of the grip, you’re getting close already, and I would imagine you’re already seeing quite different behavior from both your arrow and your bow. Now it’s going to be a matter of more subtlety, until you find that ‘sweet spot.’

Do you currently have silencers on the bow? If so, I find that they can hinder initial tuning. You want to find that ideal brace height without any other factors playing a role in quieting the bow, if possible. Then, once your brace height is good, you can think about adding the silencers again. Keep in mind however, that there are additional things to consider when putting the silencers on as well, but you can get to that later, and if you do a search on here, you will find some good threads on that subject.

Believe it or not, this stuff really isn’t all that complicated, although it might seem that way at the beginning! But once you start playing around with it, and figure it out, proper tuning really ony comes down to a few factors to play around with, and much of it will just start to seem like ‘common sense’ after a while.

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in reply to: Brace Height Bear Kodiak Hunter #63403

Augustinus –

Congrats on a classic bow, and embarking on the life-long trad journey! You’ve come to a great place with a ton of good info and great folks.

As to your question – yes, to increase the brace height you want to twist the string in the direction that it is wound, which will shorten the overall string length.

In finding the ideal brace height for your particular bow once you are within the optimum range, it’s good to start at one end of the range and gradually work your way up or down until you reach that point where things noticeably smooth out and get quiet. I like to start at the top end of the recommended brace height and work down, but you can do it either way.

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in reply to: Fair Chase? #63333

Before deciding, I would have to see the sled. Was it traditional, or one of those new-fangled ones that gives an ‘unfair advantage?’

Good one, Mike.

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in reply to: Something to get your blood pumping.. #62485

wahoo wrote: after seeing that I’m going out to shoot

Likewise! Looking at the forecast, this afternoon might be the last chance for a stump hike…

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