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Title: Renewed to traditional archery
Post by: bowkevin on January 30, 2011, 05:51:00 PM
Hi All, I just started back to traditional after 30 years. I started hunting with a recurve at age 15 and wasn't very successful. At age 16 I got my first compound and hunted with one til last  year. I had started to get an interest in tradional again and bought a recurve but learning all over again is tough.Now I want to go trad only. I'm currently looking at and shooting some longbows and hope with consistent practice I should be ready for archery season this fall.
Title: Re: Renewed to traditional archery
Post by: Flinttim on January 30, 2011, 05:57:00 PM
Welcome Home !
Title: Re: Renewed to traditional archery
Post by: Mudd on January 30, 2011, 06:14:00 PM
You've come to the right place.

You will get a lot of encouragement and good advice as needed.

Enjoy your journey along with the rest of us.

Welcome to the tradgang family.

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: Kevin L. on January 30, 2011, 06:15:00 PM
Welcome back to the    :campfire:

Kevin
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Post by: Steve Crowl on January 30, 2011, 06:18:00 PM
Kevin ... it don't get much better than this.  :archer2:
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Post by: 59Alaskan on January 30, 2011, 06:19:00 PM
WELCOME.  We're glad you are here.
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Post by: kennyb on January 30, 2011, 06:22:00 PM
Welcome back, bro'! It's a great place to be!
Kennyb   :wavey:
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Post by: shoes on January 30, 2011, 06:25:00 PM
The funs about to start! Enjoy
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Post by: maineac on January 30, 2011, 06:26:00 PM
Enjoy the journey.  I am sure you can make it by next fall.
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Post by: Swinestalker on January 30, 2011, 06:59:00 PM
You're story is very similar to my own. I'm a few months into the transition now and have succumb to the simple elegance and beauty of the longbow. I am now enjoying archery more than I ever have. After having listened with an humble ear, I have avoided many of the problems I had years ago with traditional archery and am well pleased with my progress.
Title: Re: Renewed to traditional archery
Post by: doubleo on January 30, 2011, 07:36:00 PM
You made the right decision. Let the fun begin!
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Post by: Kevin Winkler on January 30, 2011, 08:17:00 PM
Welcome!
I hope that your journey down this path less traveled provides you with as much fun and satisfaction as it has for me since I made the switch back 3+ years ago
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Post by: Buckhorn3380 on January 30, 2011, 08:32:00 PM
Welcome back, and Good luck this fall, practice practice practice
Title: Re: Renewed to traditional archery
Post by: bowkevin on January 31, 2011, 05:02:00 AM
Thanks, for the replies. I plan on going to some local traditional shoots and hopefully pick up as many pointers as I can. I am really enjoying this so far. It has made archery fun again!
Title: Re: Renewed to traditional archery
Post by: liv'nonaprayer on January 31, 2011, 06:02:00 AM
It was the same for me,"it has made archery fun again"!
Title: Re: Renewed to traditional archery
Post by: on January 31, 2011, 07:52:00 AM
Sounds like me....
Glad to meet you!  This is the best place in the world because the people are like family here.

Good luck - now the fun starts...again!     :jumper:
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 31, 2011, 08:27:00 AM
Welcome from Kentucky
Title: Re: Renewed to traditional archery
Post by: bowkevin on January 31, 2011, 03:09:00 PM
Now the only problem is I cant wait to get home from work so I can shoot some more! I'm home waiting to leave for a Dr appt. but as soon as I get back I'll definitely shoot til dark! Wish there were more people close to me to shoot with. Anyone here in SW Pennsylvania? Actually I live in Fayette Co.