For Fun: What Useful Info have You Learned on this Site?

[C Kerley]

I got referred here after I'd refinished a few bows.  And after hanging out in Collecting/History, realized I knew very little about restoring!

[cbCrow]

In the time I have been on this site the things that I've learned are too numerous to recount much less remember. The most important thing is that the people on here are of another caliber, just simply the best!  

[reddogge]

I've been involved with archery for 55 years and I still learn a ton of stuff on here.  I love to read about hunts I probably never will go on but I can dream.

Too many tips and tricks I've picked up to mention.  The list would be long.

[metsastaja]

Originally posted by sunny hill archer:
Who hunts and who doesn't................


                 

Which experts not to listen to.

[Sam McMichael]

1. a lot of technical stuff, particulary about arrows
2.The varied opinons and ideas have kept me from getting into a rut of thinking my way is the only way simply because I had never heard anybody say anything different.
3. It blows my wife away when I speak of my "friends" in far away states (and even countries) - people I may never meet in person
4.The realization that I am not the only guy who feels it is o.k. t to live comfortably within my sphere of interest and happiness without feeling a need to explain it or justify it to the whole world

[Bowwild]

Once in a while I'll meet someone and comment to my wife afterwards that I could or couldn't spend a day in a hunting camp or fishing boat with the person. There seem to be a pile of folks on this site that would be worthy help bailing or carrying logs to the fire.

My wife although thinnks it odd when I get a "PM" from one of my TradGang acquaitances. It scares me though when I get more than one because then she says I have "PM S"!

[Joshua Lee]

I agree with all the kind things said about this site. Here are few quick things I've picked up.
-dental floss works as a wind indicator
-Terry's Clock for form
-Back tension is king
-how to make a formmaster/laminated bow/arrows etc.
-that its not the bow that misses
-that said, how to tune a bow
-using 2 anchor points
-bareshafting
The only thing I haven't learned is what to do with my old compound.
Thanks Tradgang

[Bill Turner]

To many things to mention. I really do learn something on this site almost daily. The most important thing of all is that TG is a brotherhood like no other. If you have a question or just need some advice all you have to do is ask. Before you know it you'll hear from another TradGanger in Quam, Hawaii, Alaska, Wyoming, Georgia,NY,PA etc. You might even hear from those guys we all read about; Barry and Gene; G. Fred; Doc Thomas; Fred Eichler and others. Whoever and whenever it is you can count on the fact that help is just around the corner. Thanks to everyone responsible for this site,and I don't just mean Terry and the moderators. That includes all of us who participate on a regular basis. Each of us help to make this site what it has become, "The best dang traditional archery site on the web".      

[harvestmoon]

I have learned:
>to use fletching tape
>to tune my bow
>to sweat the small stuff
>sharing a singular passion makes the world a small place
>retirement is just the beginning
>dreams are really important all by themselves
>some guys/gals are just inherent hunters
>and tomorrow??????

[Mr Green 740]

That even though everyone does things differently no one is right or wrong. I've met really nice people and shared a lot of good times.

[BOWMARKS]

I am trying to learn to think before I speak ,made an AZZ out of myself a couple times.      

[seabass]

i've learned that there is alot more to learn.but i've also learned there are great guys willing to help you on any archery related matter.thanks guys,steve

[hitman]

There is sure a lot of smart and innovative people on this site.  

[Greyfox54]

I'm not alone .

[Thumper Dunker]

Theres other trad bow wack s out there besides me . Too much to list.

[Slasher]

Just when I  think I know something, I probably  don't know half as much as I think I do...

[Reggie Catfish]

that TimDougan has the coolest boss ever...don't believe me check his thread!

[Bowwild]

I just learned something else. There are back quivers out there that protect the broadheads from being dulled. In 45 years of bowhunting I've always assumed that backquivers were for field tipped-arrows or fellows who don't care enough about keeping razor edges on their broadheads.

[charles suttles]

Beware of Sunny Hill during the last few seconds of the St Judes Auction

[Biggie Hoffman]

I've learned that Charles is one of those quiet guys who carries a big stick........