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Title: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: ckanous on March 09, 2011, 08:04:00 PM
My boy was one of the happy winners last month of a Maddog Pup longbow. I want to thank Vermonster for this program they are doing for kids. I also want to thank Mike at Maddog Archery for building this great bow! The only thing that was asked on my part was to hand the bow down when he outgrew it and to take plenty of pics. Well here is day one of the pics. Landon, my son recieved the bow yesterday and I let him take it from there, as the pics will tell.

I just gave him the gift from TradGang
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/ckanous/IMAG0179.jpg)
No it won't bite!
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/ckanous/IMAG0180.jpg)
I had already told him it was a bow but I don't think he believed me
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/ckanous/IMAG0181.jpg)
Pull that thing back boy!!!
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/ckanous/IMAG0182.jpg)
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: ckanous on March 09, 2011, 08:07:00 PM
I think he knows how to cant
 (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/ckanous/IMAG0183.jpg)
First group scattered around
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Hows that form guys???
 (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/ckanous/IMAG0185.jpg)
Anchor seems good too
 (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/ckanous/IMAG0187.jpg)
Last group after he shot for a half hour or so at 8 yards!
 (http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/ckanous/IMAG0188.jpg)
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: FubarFred on March 09, 2011, 08:13:00 PM
Those looks are why we do the things we do.
Fred...
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: ckanous on March 09, 2011, 08:13:00 PM
He has been shooting for a year now but the bow he was using was to big for him, pounds were good but the recurve was taller than him. First thing he said was how much better this bow felt to him, made me think he actually pays attention to what feels good and doesn't, he must really like this archery stuff like his ole man! Landon and myself thank you again David and Mike!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: JAG on March 09, 2011, 08:15:00 PM
Great way to start your son.  Dave and Mike are a couple of the "Good 'Uns"! (don't tell them I said that)
JAG/Johnny
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: EL Mejor on March 09, 2011, 08:32:00 PM
THE KIDS GOT TALENT....WAY TO GOOOO
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 09, 2011, 08:40:00 PM
Awesome   :clapper:
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: Norminator on March 09, 2011, 08:41:00 PM
Pretty new round here. Haven't posted previously, so I hadn't heard about this. Man what a great program. Everyone who has had anything to do with this should be proud of themselves ... Good job guys.
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: rholzie on March 09, 2011, 09:11:00 PM
Yup....your sons' big grins tell the story! He's definitely hooked on the ol' "stick and string".  Just like daddy!  Hey Chris, btw...love the name "Landon"! That's my boys' name! Now, at 16...he shoots better than me! Robin  :archer2:
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: ckanous on March 09, 2011, 09:20:00 PM
Man rholzie with this bow he might overtake me, he shot it pretty good. I can't believe how much better he seems to be with this bow. Of course I should no that you need a bow that fits you and your needs in order to shoot it well and he has one now!
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: LONGSTYKES on March 09, 2011, 09:26:00 PM
Great shooting, your boy is an awesome shooter. Congrats for your bows new bow.
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on March 09, 2011, 09:40:00 PM
BIG    :bigsmyl:  SMILE say a lot!  Thanks Dave and Mike for all you do.
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: Benjy on March 09, 2011, 10:38:00 PM
:clapper:
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: vermonster13 on March 09, 2011, 10:51:00 PM
Love the smile. Thanks for posting.


Giving away to more bows this weekend. Get your kids signed up in the giveaways forum.
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: Mike Mecredy on March 09, 2011, 11:29:00 PM
Thanks for the pics looks like one happy kid.

-Mike
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: babs on March 10, 2011, 12:55:00 AM
Thats awesome I wish I started at that age. Good luck and shoot straight
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: Larry Surtees on March 10, 2011, 01:43:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: fz4vgq on March 10, 2011, 09:16:00 AM
Awesome pictures !  

Ckanous,  do you mind me asking your sons height in inches?  Trying to figure out a few things for my 4.5 year old son.

Thanks,
Chad
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: ronp on March 10, 2011, 10:45:00 AM
:clapper:
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: whitetail_downer100 on March 10, 2011, 12:51:00 PM
Awesome job all the way around!  Glad to see a new recruit working his way into the ranks!!
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: 1oldbowguy on March 10, 2011, 01:33:00 PM
Now that is just too cool.  He sure looks like he is having fun.  What a smile, tells the whole story doesn't it?  Thanks for the pictures and big THANKS to Vermonster and Mike for making these special moments happen.  Just way cool this place is.
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: Hootsbow on March 10, 2011, 03:49:00 PM
Yep, I think he's going to take the ol man! Great program for the kids, Thanks maddog and vermonster! Hoot
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: Kenneth on March 10, 2011, 04:17:00 PM
That's awesome Chris!  Maybe your son can teach me how to shoot while I'm off school for break.
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: ckanous on March 10, 2011, 07:33:00 PM
fz4vgq he is 50" tall and 8 years old.

Kenneth I asked him about the lessons and he said if you come down to the indoor range he would work with ya!!
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: katie on March 10, 2011, 11:16:00 PM
:clapper:
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: Kenneth on March 11, 2011, 03:27:00 PM
Chris,  I was hoping to make it over this week but I'm gonna be heading to WV to unload a bunch of my tools and such out of my garage.  Moving into an apartment next month and don't have much room.  If I get a free moment though I'll give you a ring and we'll do some shooting.
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: FerretWYO on March 11, 2011, 03:31:00 PM
Love it.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Big "THANK YOU" to Vermonster and Mike
Post by: ckanous on March 13, 2011, 09:59:00 PM
Shot a little bit today and got a few more pics of my boy shooting the PUP!!
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/ckanous/IMAG0192.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/ckanous/IMAG0193.jpg)
He called the head shot arrow by the way!
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/ckanous/IMAG0194.jpg)
I was shooting my 52" Hoots and didn't realize how small it was till Landon leaned his bow next to it!
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/ckanous/IMAG0196.jpg)