New Member - 1st Post

longbowben · October 14, 2009, 10:48:00 PM

Welcome enjoy the journey.

Danny Roberts · October 15, 2009, 08:12:00 AM

Welcome and hang on for a great ride. Worlds of knowledge on here.

trad_bowhunter1965 · October 15, 2009, 08:44:00 AM

Welcome this a great place to be there a lot of Awesome people here that are will to help you out,it is a Journey it took me 25+ years to walk down the path I am have the time of my life. Blake

Kevin Winkler · October 15, 2009, 01:21:00 PM

Welcome! The knowledge that you can gain here is priceless!

Enjoy the journey, keep an open mind and most of all......Have Fun!

Westy · October 15, 2009, 01:27:00 PM

Wow thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I didn't expect so many responses! I have a feeling this is going to become very addicting (same as my rifles, revolvers, bass fishing gear and Bark River knives). Guess I have one more thing contending for my paycheck now! :D

blind one - I'm located in Bloomington right now, but get down around the Springfield area often (still have family down in that area) and also down further south around Breese (wife's family is down there). I hunt Pike Country however. So I cover a good portion of the state.

joevan125 · October 15, 2009, 01:34:00 PM

Welcome and my advice would be to buy a cheaper bow to start out with and you will figure out what you like.

Smallwood · October 15, 2009, 02:24:00 PM

blind one · October 15, 2009, 03:40:00 PM

I just moved my cousin from Hudson to Mackinaw. You arent that far from me. Its about an hour is all. If you need any help let me know. I'm always up for a road cruise over that way. I'm still trying to figure this all out myself but between the 2 of us we should be able to get you close :D .....Roy

Westy · October 15, 2009, 10:54:00 PM

I may have to take you up on that Roy!

billy shipp · October 15, 2009, 11:07:00 PM

Welcome....lots of great folks here always willing to lend a hand, or steer you in the right direction with advice or ideas.

Michael Arnette · October 15, 2009, 11:13:00 PM

Welcome aboard.

Brian Krebs · October 15, 2009, 11:45:00 PM

Welcome !

If your not having fun; your not doing it right!

Do not hesitate to ask us how to get there !!

Over&Under · October 16, 2009, 12:55:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Steve H.:
1). Start with a reasonably low bow weight.

2). Keep equipment very basic.

3). Have fun!

That is some darn good advice right there. I can add try not to get discouraged if it doesnt fall into place right away, it takes time, practice and patience.

Welcome