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Offline razorsharptokill

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2 weeks!
« on: August 03, 2017, 09:45:00 AM »
Heading to South Africa in two weeks. Been 90% packed for a month now lol. Shooting good, bow is quiet, broadheads are sharp. I'm ready to go!
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Offline BDann

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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2017, 10:59:00 AM »
Good luck!  The next 2 weeks will probably drag by slowly!

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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2017, 02:45:00 PM »
Yeah slower than Christmas to a kid! LOL
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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2017, 05:59:00 PM »
Enjoy, the best of luck to you!
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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2017, 12:58:00 PM »
best of luck, take a bunch of pictures!
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Offline razorsharptokill

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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2017, 04:18:00 PM »
Been working with new DSLR camera and shooting all morning. Plan on taking LOTS of pics.
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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2017, 08:22:00 PM »
Good luck on your hunt. I'm sure you'll have a great time. Went for the first time last June, and planning to go again next August of 2018.
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Offline razorsharptokill

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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2017, 10:07:00 AM »
String broke on my recurve... No damage to bow. looks like it separated under the serving. Probably caused by the brass nock set.

I have some spares but they aren't padded at the ends. I doubt there is time to get another one from SBD strings but I will try. 12 days until departure.
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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2017, 02:43:00 PM »
I contacted Pierre at SBD bowstrings hoping  I could get one before my departure. He came through like always! Give his strings a try! Superior product and performance with second to none customer service!
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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2017, 11:13:00 AM »
Good thing that it broke here and not there and that there was no damage. Its for that very reason that I don't use the crimp on brass nocks. I had one break in the same way, ever since I have been tying on a string nock. Its easy and is easier on gloves too.
We will be in South Africa next week, good luck!

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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #10 on: August 12, 2017, 11:16:00 AM »
I need to learn how to tie them. Good luck in Africa!
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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #11 on: August 12, 2017, 12:38:00 PM »
There are many ways to tie on nocks but the easiest I've found and never had a problem with is tie a piece of bowstring or braided serving material with an overhand knot back and forth on opposite sides of the bowstring then tie off with a square knot and either add a drop of super glue or carefully melt the ends. You adjust by turning it like a nut up and down the string.

Offline razorsharptokill

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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #12 on: August 13, 2017, 09:01:00 AM »
Seems like Charlie Lamb had a tutorial on it years ago.
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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2017, 08:48:00 PM »
Enjoy a memorable, successful and safe hunt.
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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2017, 04:06:00 PM »
Good luck!

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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2017, 02:14:00 PM »
Now it's just 2 days!   :pray:
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Offline David lozzano

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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2017, 09:51:00 PM »
can't wait for the pics, good luck and safe travels
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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #17 on: September 27, 2017, 02:07:00 AM »
The suspense is killing me!
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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #18 on: December 17, 2017, 09:39:00 PM »
Has anyone heard from razorsharptokill? looks like he was really active here then he left for Africa and nothing since then?
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Re: 2 weeks!
« Reply #19 on: December 18, 2017, 03:08:00 PM »
I hope he had a safe trip
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