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Title: Thanks and Shout Outs
Post by: Sweetwater on September 23, 2015, 09:44:00 PM

I got on this site looking for opinions not long ago. I appreciate each and every one of you who replied and got me moving in the right direction.

A BIG THANKS to Mangonboat who sent me a fantastic vintage bow that I am loving. I didn't make the mistake of getting over bowed and I didn't have to take out a loan to buy a new bow. Mangonboat's help actually got me shooting months sooner than I would have otherwise. My form is a work in progress: the challenge is engaging, fun, and my kids are getting involved as well :)

Stack helped me keep from getting too nuts over the details and David L. spent some time getting me on track as well. Thanks guys!

I also want to thank Tommy at RMS Gear for taking time to help me get some very good used arrows along with a finger tab - an excellent Bateman - and I mean it when I say that's the fastest, easiest to deal with online ordering I've ever experienced.

Thanks TradGang, I will be sticking around :campfire:

Title: Re: Thanks and Shout Outs
Post by: on September 23, 2015, 10:08:00 PM

:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:

Bisch

Title: Re: Thanks and Shout Outs
Post by: Matty on September 23, 2015, 10:29:00 PM

I guess we all have this experience at many points in our TG life. I've had tons of help from most of the "regulars" on here at one point or another. There's always something to learn and there's always someone to lend a hand. One day you will be helping someone too I guarantee it.

Title: Re: Thanks and Shout Outs
Post by: MnFn on September 23, 2015, 10:44:00 PM

RMSG is a special place. I lov to go there when I am in Colorado. Love that place!

Title: Re: Thanks and Shout Outs
Post by: Stump73 on September 23, 2015, 10:46:00 PM

:thumbsup: :archer2:

Title: Re: Thanks and Shout Outs
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on September 24, 2015, 07:42:00 AM

:notworthy:

Title: Re: Thanks and Shout Outs
Post by: Friend on September 24, 2015, 08:50:00 AM

One of the many inspiring gifts of the Trad Gang family.

Title: Re: Thanks and Shout Outs
Post by: DennyK on September 24, 2015, 02:44:00 PM

Thats Great and good luck on your trad journey. Just think of all the behind the scenes acts of kindness you never hear about on this site, I'm sure there are many.

Denny :archer2:

Title: Re: Thanks and Shout Outs
Post by: Sweetwater on September 24, 2015, 07:22:00 PM

DennyK, I am sure you're right about all the unknown kindness we never witness.

I realized I should've posted a pic of my first shot after work from the kitchen window, 5 yards away:

(https://sweetwaterfarms.smugmug.com/Other/ADV-ads/i-7tTKWzG/0/M/P1050520-M.jpg) (https://sweetwaterfarms.smugmug.com/Other/ADV-ads/i-7tTKWzG/A)

And then later after dinner:

(https://sweetwaterfarms.smugmug.com/Other/ADV-ads/i-sjhV9D6/0/M/P1050521-M.jpg) (https://sweetwaterfarms.smugmug.com/Other/ADV-ads/i-sjhV9D6/A)

Like I said, I'm a work in progress, but I'm really happy to be flingin' arrows!

Title: Re: Thanks and Shout Outs
Post by: slowbowjoe on September 24, 2015, 07:39:00 PM

The inevitable question: what bow are you shooting? I really like the lines...

Title: Re: Thanks and Shout Outs
Post by: Sweetwater on September 24, 2015, 08:17:00 PM

Slowbow', I guess I should've shared that earlier.

1967 Ben Pearson 709 Hunter, 42# @28".

When I got this bow in the mail I liked it a lot, a whole lot. Then I took my first shot...my 17 year-old says, "Dad! That bow is like, soooo quiet!" Then he adds very quietly, "I want to kill a deer with that." Now I love it.

Title: Re: Thanks and Shout Outs
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on September 25, 2015, 07:04:00 AM

The 709 Hunters are good bows. Yours is a beauty. Keep practicing, and have fun.

Trad Gang

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