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Title: Lessons learned by a new tradguy
Post by: Cavalry Scout on July 17, 2012, 07:45:00 PM
In the past couple of weeks I have been practicing more on form than repetition.  I have a new bow and an older bow (less poundage)that I am working with.  I have learned some really important lessons. (reading post on here might have helped just a tad)
Nocks: these little do dads can really affect arrow flight

Strings: a FF string really improves speed and arrow flight, seems like I read that in a thread?

Form: Do I need to say anything? Might have been mentioned also...

Practice: If I'm doing it wrong, at least I'm doing it wrong all the time

Trad Archery: Crazy Fun and could cause a little bit of OCD! Enjoying the headaches for now!
Thanks for all the advise and post from your experiences!  I hope to take my bow into the field this year and make meat.  If not, I will continue to work on it and wait for the critters to come next time. Scout
Title: Re: Lessons learned by a new tradguy
Post by: moleman on July 17, 2012, 08:24:00 PM
Cavalry Scout, one of the great lessons that I have learned in this sport, is that you never stop learning, seems things change pretty quickly in regards to equipment and the proper set up for said equipment. I think another lesson learned by most is that we overlook the smallest of things and these small things can make a big difference in our equipment performance as well our personal performance.
Title: Re: Lessons learned by a new tradguy
Post by: The Whittler on July 17, 2012, 08:36:00 PM
Just remember to always have fun and enjoy.
Title: Re: Lessons learned by a new tradguy
Post by: Kingsnake on July 17, 2012, 08:41:00 PM
Cavalry Scout...I've been going through the same thing for about the past 4-5 months and I couldn't agree more!  Well said!

Kingsnake