I just started shooting trad archery so i figured i would start off shooting the right way. Just got everything packed in the car so im headed to Decatur AL to start my journey with the stick and string so wish me luck. I will let you know how it goes when i get back.
Boy, I wish I would have been that smart when I started out. You'll be like putty in his hands!
Have a good time!
How'd you land a deal like that??
I called him up and asked him if he had time to help me. He told me he would be glad to and that he really loved helping people out. Super nice guy. I only live 1 hour from him and im about to leave but i will take my computer and give a update tonight if you guys are interested.
Definetely interested! That sure was nice of him to do that for ya.
Super nice guy and seemed very interested to help me get started.
I have several bows ordered and just got my ACS yesterday and it just seems like a good ideal to spend a little more money to learn how to shoot these fine bows. To me its a no brainer.
You scored dude!
Rod is coming to Hood River in about 6 weeks to put on a 2 day seminar for a group of us.
He Da Man! :notworthy: :notworthy:
Do you get Southern BBQ too?!!! ;) It won't be long now guys!
Hey snag! Got my staves ready for Ted at Raptor Archery too.......it is going to be a great week!
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Ted is going to teach me steaming and bending!
hey joe, i just saw this post and realized that you were the guy with rod today at wiley's 3-d!! sorry i started talking to rod about limbs and never got to introduce myself. anyways, i can tell you that i shoot my recurve a 100 times better than when i didnt use rod's style. good luck and if you guys have time, tomorrow we are having a shoot in athens starting at ten.
Joe....I wish when I started shooting a bow I could have started off with instructions from a guy like Rod, you'll save soooo much time and money......very VERY smart move :thumbsup:
Good move. Rod's a good fella. He'll teach you a lot in a few days.
Joe, I'm anxious to hear how it work out.
Allen
Looks good Bjorn. Are you going for R/D?
Joe...you are a very wise man!!!! ;) Starting out your archery journey with a guy like Rod Jenkins will instantly put you ahead of 99% of the rest of those who shoot a bow.
Brett
Well i just finished my first day with Rod and yep, we changed everything from the ground up. Rod had me work on nothing but form and especially pulling through the shot with back tension. I shot 3 under today for the first time and can tell it will work for me really well. He did tell me my form was comming along great and even gave me some high fives after some of my shots. He also said that i was easily teachable since i have not been shooting long. Im so excited about this journey that i am taking with these stick bows and with all you wonderful people. I cant wait to hear from some of you, take care.
that was a nice acs longbow you had today!! like i told rod today...his shooting style that i first witnessed in the MBB series changed my shooting and just as important...the way i tune my arrow to a bow....changed my shooting forever.
Yea im excited about all this, today i could tell when the shot was right just by the way it felt. Before today i was just slinging arrows down the range. Its going to be nice to have something to work with.
Joe, we have the privilege of having Rod come out to Oregon in July for a shooting clinic. Hearing about your time with him and how you are benefiting and having fun seeing the results has got me fired up! Thanks for posting what you are experiencing. It's got to be rewarding for both you and Rod to see things coming together. Good stuff!
Make sure you and the other shooters bring the lightest bow you have, it will help a whole lot.
Joe will see rapid improvement with his shooting simply because he doesn't have years of poor habits ingrained into his shot.
Light draw weight bows are very helpful in learning good solid archery form, because you may be using different muscles than you normally use....after a short period most can work back to their normal draw weight.
Snag, Bjorn......I'm really excited about the Oregon clinic!
Just finished up my last day with Rod and i would give it two thumbs up. All the things he showed and explained to me he did in a way that was very easy to understand even for me. I would also like to thank Rod for making me fill so comfortable and a part of. Also for helping me get my bow set up and finally finding the perfect arrow. Thanks again.
Joe, In a few weeks or months you will be even happier with the results than you are this weekend. Rod has a knack for coaching and is a great guy to learn from.
Great teacher and a super nice guy.
I am SO jealous!
Killdeer~forty-five years of bad habits :readit:
I also got to shoot 3Rivers Dalaa recurve and man what a great shooting bow. I will be sure to get one these fine bows.
QuoteOriginally posted by joevan125:
I also got to shoot 3Rivers Dalaa recurve and man what a great shooting bow. I will be sure to get one these fine bows.
Another one for the list huh Joe!!
They are definately sweet shooters!!!
Yea i got to have one of them. I hate to admit it but i enjoyed shooting it more than my new ACS. I love the elavated rest on the Dalaa and how its so easy to tune. To be fair though it was 5 lbs lighter than my ACS and it was easy to hold while i was working on my form. Plus i was really tired from shooting. I love my ACS and im sure after i shoot it for a while and get comfortable with my new shooting style i will do fine. Im not going to try to buy a game so to speak but i have got to have one.lol :scared:
Now Joe, don't talk so loud...that ACS might be listening! Heck, after shooting that light weight Dalaa that ACS is going perform for you like you won't believe. It'll be like jumping on the back of a wild stallon that is raring to go at your command! :biglaugh:
When I called to talk with Rod today he was teaching a lesson. After he was through he called me back and I told him I really wished I was there for some lessons too. I am going to try to schedule that in the near future. Besides being a great shot, Rod is a wonderful guy and a superb communicator. He also produces terrific products, many of which I own and use.
Allan
Yea i bought one of his Safari Tuff bow cases and i really like it. I was afraid that someone with his credentials might have one of those big egos but Rod is a real humble guy. I hope i get to work with him again someday.
JV125,
Most often guys who have gone the distance and been great achievers aren't the ones with big egos. Or at least that's what I've found in my limited experience...
Good luck with your shooting.
PB
Joe Van,
Sorry I interrupted your lesson with my call to Rod. I just bought a couple of his Gazelle two piece longbow takedown cases and he is sending them out to me. I have a couple of the Rhino cases, an Arrowmaster and a fletching cover already. Everything Rod does is first class -- just like the man himself!
Allan