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Title: A new convert
Post by: DonnieBaker on March 17, 2008, 05:18:00 PM
Hello, I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Josh and I have an archery problem....I hope someone got that. I'm a convert from the wheel bows. I was tired of the speed and gadgets and "You suck because you shoot _____." So I bought myself a Chek-Mate H2 T/D. Waiting on the Masters of the barebow DVD's to arrive before I start shooting. I can tell it's going to be a fairly steep learning curve but I'm confident I'll get some good groups by late summer. I'll figure out how to add pics and show off my new buckbuster. Have a good evening, and I'm glad I found this site. BTW anyone here from WI?
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: J.D. on March 17, 2008, 05:23:00 PM
Hello, and wecome There alot of folks here from WI. I am in Poplar ( northwest just outside of superior ).
J.D.
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: leatherneck on March 17, 2008, 05:24:00 PM
Welcome Josh! Sounds like you have all the tools to become a good Trad archer. Especially the attitude. Don't be afraid to ask for help on this site because there is a lot of knowledge here. I learn here everyday. Good Luck!
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: Son of Texas on March 17, 2008, 05:26:00 PM
Welcome!!!   :campfire:
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: ozzy on March 17, 2008, 05:43:00 PM
hey Josh welcome aboard.  My name is Scott, I live in Two Rivers.  Don't know alot of people who share our same interests around here but me and my family enjoy traditional archery quite a bit.  We try to get to as many 3-D shoots as possible but it is hard to find traditional only shoots in WI.  Hope to see you around this year.  Wisconsin Traditional Archers do put on afew shoots each year and they are alot of fun.  Good luck in your new adventure.
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: Orion on March 17, 2008, 07:03:00 PM
Welcome Josh.  Lots of trad shooters in Wisconsin.  200 of them just attended the annual Wisconsin Traditional Archers banquet last weekend in Wisconsin Dells.  WTA co-sponsors a half-dozen or so shoots each year with local archery clubs throughout the state.  Check out the WTA web site periodically for coming events.
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on March 17, 2008, 07:30:00 PM
That's right... Walk in to the Light... Welcome to TradGang.... & Welcome to the Spirit of the Stick & String.
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: The Whittler on March 17, 2008, 07:41:00 PM
Welcome to the gang....now the fun is just starting.
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: NDTerminator on March 17, 2008, 07:55:00 PM
Big howdy from ND, Josh.  You picked a great recurve for your first Trad Bow!...
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: CBergeman on March 17, 2008, 07:59:00 PM
Welcome aboard Josh.  I'm in Cadott, just a few miles northeast of Eau Claire.
Chris
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: baretraks on March 17, 2008, 09:39:00 PM
I walked into an archery shop belonging to a friend of mine the other day and two guys had just bought a couple of recurves. I helped them set them up, we found some arrows that were more or less the correct spine, and had at it.
One of them had a little trouble, I could see the years of peep sights, pins and stabilizers were giving him a fit...the other fella jerked his up at fifteen yards and stuck a paper groundhog target right in the crawl!!! The guy looked like he had been doing it for years.
Some of us have had to work hard at this sport to be a pretty good shot, others are just naturals. The bottom line is dont get discouraged...if it's not there, it'll come in time!!
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: DonnieBaker on March 17, 2008, 11:29:00 PM
Thank you for the warm welcome. I was going to give you some more info on me but I go to tech school 3x/week and I didn't have much time to chat. Going for Welding and CNC/Machine Tool
I live in Oshkosh, originally from Waupaca. I have a fiance and a 5yo who shoots a recurve also(he shoots better than me some days, I have a pic to prove it). I've been bow hunting since '92 and I gun hunted since I was 12('87). I don't gun hunt anymore. I have a 130 class buck on the wall,mised a 160 class this year which was the final nail in the coffin for the hoyt protec. I didn't have a lot of time to shoot, and feel if I had a 'curve I could have just drawn and shot and not gone through the steps to draw, anchor, sight, and shoot, I would have a pig on the wall. It's all downhill from here!
Thanks again for the warm welcome. I shall stay involved and engaged.
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: great whited hunter on March 17, 2008, 11:30:00 PM
Josh, Glad to hear from another cheddar-head!  I too am a new member.  I call Grantsburg my home.  Practice, practice, practice!!  Keep distance short and simple.  Smaller open-ended cardboard box over your targets bullseye helps with concentration and consistency.  Hang in there!  Pat
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: DonnieBaker on March 17, 2008, 11:56:00 PM
Lets try this....please it's my first time so...yeah.

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1st photo is what I used to shoot...say bye-bye.

2. My new recurve. Chek-mate H2 T/D. Riser is walnut and purpleheart with walnut and maple limbs, 46# @ 26". My bow on order with Chad at Chek-mate is on the H2 T/D photo page, shedua/bocote riser with birdseye bocote veneer limbs. I'll get that in Oct. or so. Thats why I bought this one.

3. My gun buck from '99

4&5. My Uncles buck. Funny story to that one, I had hunted one spot for 3 years and Uncle said to try a different spot up on the ridge. He went to "my" spot. Come in at 8am to take a dump and this guy is hanging in the tree. I didn't think it was too funny then. G3's are 14", G2's are 11".

6. Land of giant bucks, Western Wisconsin. Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas don't have nothing on us.

7. Keep practicing my boy, great form!
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: Hot Hap on March 18, 2008, 02:13:00 AM
Hi there. Hap
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: DonnieBaker on March 18, 2008, 04:22:00 PM
How about some good trad bowshops? or a good archeryshop with some knowledgable trad archers in Wisconsin. I'm a sponge and need to soak up information!
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: LEOPARD on March 18, 2008, 04:43:00 PM
Welcome to the gang! I'm glad you're shooting a REAL bow now!  ;)   :D

Nigel
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: DonnieBaker on March 19, 2008, 06:29:00 AM
Bump for an anxious newbie!
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: Whip on March 19, 2008, 08:18:00 AM
Welcome from another WI guy  :wavey:   I'm from Lake Mills, near Madison.  Lots of trad archers from all over the State.  Like Jerry said, joining WTA is a great way to meet a bunch of them.  
There is an all trad shoot at Johnsville June 7&*.  That's not far from you and a great shoot to attend.  Horicon also has one I think in July, but I'm not sure of the dates off the top of my head.
Hope to meet up with you at one of them!
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: Can Hahaka on March 19, 2008, 08:30:00 AM
Mr. Baker - Welcome to a great group of people who have a sincere interest in the sport. I am in Oconomowoc - soon to move to Oostburg - upon my retirement.
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: Horne Shooter on March 19, 2008, 08:37:00 AM
I made the switch about 4 years ago.  I had been an avid and successful compound tournament shooter and hunter for many years.  I sold all of my compounds and equipment related to them when I got my first traditional bow.  I figured it was like buring the ships upon arrival to the new world....no chance of returning.  I have yet to regret the decision.  There are some folks who continue to have both, no problem....just not for me.  Have fun.
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: Gatekeeper on March 19, 2008, 08:48:00 AM
Welcome
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: frassettor on March 19, 2008, 08:53:00 AM
Donnie, sent you a PM
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: DannyBows on March 19, 2008, 03:08:00 PM
Welcome to the Gang!    :wavey:    :campfire:    :clapper:
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: Austin Brown on March 19, 2008, 04:03:00 PM
Welcome aboard.Austin
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: Notso on March 19, 2008, 04:10:00 PM
Josh-

Welcome. I am from Richland Center, WI. Look me up for some assistance or to shoot or shoot the bull.
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: bohuntr on March 19, 2008, 05:00:00 PM
Welcome Donnie!!! Do the phrases "Its a state law" or "I swear to God thats true" mean anything to you Donnie? How about "shut up Randy"? Am I correct on the origin of your handle?
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: DonnieBaker on March 19, 2008, 05:14:00 PM
You betcha...and I got a boat for sale!
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: Butts on March 19, 2008, 05:14:00 PM
Hey, is your boat still for sale??
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: twosheds on March 19, 2008, 05:32:00 PM
I'm a wheel bow convert as well.  You won't be sorry about your switch. There are alot of great people in the trad world who will help if you need it. welcome, Tripper
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: kennym on March 19, 2008, 05:52:00 PM
HEY!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: wtpops on March 19, 2008, 08:37:00 PM
Hey is your boat still for sale    :biglaugh:        :biglaugh:        :biglaugh:

O and you got to sell your compound, its a state law I swear to god it is.   :biglaugh:        :biglaugh:        :biglaugh:

Welcome to the club and just have fun
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: bowdude on March 19, 2008, 08:46:00 PM
Welcome.  Just north east of the Dells a ways.
 :campfire:   Lets get together at a shoot.
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: sunshine on March 19, 2008, 09:08:00 PM
Q-95 rocks  :D
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: DonnieBaker on March 19, 2008, 10:55:00 PM
It's also state law you won't get half of what you paid for your wheeled bow.
I could've bought 3 chek-mates for what I paid for that bow, or 1 REAL nice silvertip.


 :banghead:    :banghead:
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: Terry Green on March 20, 2008, 09:07:00 PM
:wavey:     :campfire:
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: brettlandon on March 20, 2008, 09:25:00 PM
If my name was Josh from Oskosh (B'gosh), I'd a gone by Donnie too!  :campfire:  

-Brett
Title: Re: A new convert
Post by: Bonebuster on March 20, 2008, 09:27:00 PM
Its just like shooting a wheeled bow...except completely different.

Just get your arrows flying straight, start out at close range, and enjoy.

The first time you get game, broadside at twelve yards, you will find out what you have been missing.  :thumbsup: