Hello from a newbie (introduction and maybe a question or two)

Kmurray · January 09, 2011, 06:31:00 PM

Hello to all the family of this wonderful forum.
I have been reading here for a while, and decided to create an account, then read a while more. Finally, I've mustered up enough gumption to say hello (I am shy, what can I say).

I don't know how much you guys like to read, but I do tend to get wordy. I am not one to post frequently, but I do tend to ramble in the few posts I do make so bare with me.

I am primarily a firearms hunter. Back in the early 90's I decided to give bowhunting a try and went to my local archery shop and had them hook me up with about $1500 worth of top of the line Hoyt bow/mechanical rest/ peep sight/ multi pin front sight... and the dreaded "release"... All of this completely ruined my taste for archery (mainly the release) and I sold that bow after one season and haven't given archery a second thought.... until recently.
I realized that the number one thing that turned me off was loosing touch with the basic lineage of man, bow, arrow, animal... releasing an arrow with a trigger is no more bow hunting than releasing a bullet with a trigger (IMO).

So I've found TradGang, and I'm here to learn and looking to start the buying process...

Thanks for hanging in there if your still awake ha ha..!

huntnmuleys · January 09, 2011, 06:33:00 PM

well welcome!! there is LOTS to learn here, i actually dont post a ton myself, but read a lot. great site.

metsastaja · January 09, 2011, 06:34:00 PM

Welcome aboard.

J. Oles · January 09, 2011, 06:37:00 PM

Welcome!

$bowhunter$ · January 09, 2011, 06:37:00 PM

WELCOME. much to learn here. so no need to be shy and if ya have question come right out and ask.

steven

Andy Cooper · January 09, 2011, 06:38:00 PM

Welcome to the fam, Kmurray! I've gone down the road of having mechanical things ruin the fun and fascination of archery, too, and am back to my 'roots.' Glad you created an account. We're all learning together, and this is the best board I know of on which to learn about real archery!

Killdeer · January 09, 2011, 06:42:00 PM

The Baltimore Bowmen Trad Classic is in May. Go there, and you can try out a bunch of stuff before you buy. Where are you in Virginia?

Killdeer

snow leopard · January 09, 2011, 06:47:00 PM

greetings, and welcome to you. as far as the posting, i go thru my "spurts" also. i will tell you this: you will not find a friendlier, more willing-to-help group of individuals anywhere than right here. kick back and enjoy.

Mudd · January 09, 2011, 06:48:00 PM

Welcome to the tradgang family!

You won't be disappointed with the volume of information available.

Take what you can use and leave the rest.

Most of all, enjoy your journey along with the rest of us.

God bless,Mudd

Huntschool · January 09, 2011, 06:51:00 PM

Welcome Kelly. Good, no, GREAT group here. Ask and ye shall get... answers comments, lies, stories, and all the info you could ask for....

Welcome to our little corner of the world

Frank V · January 09, 2011, 06:56:00 PM

Welcome to the forum.
Frank

joe ashton · January 09, 2011, 07:03:00 PM

welcome

Kmurray · January 09, 2011, 07:09:00 PM

Well I doubt I can keep up and offer a thanks to each of you individually... so I'll offer a collective thanks to all of you for the prompt, warm welcome.

Killdeer: I'm in the Hampton Road's area... for maybe another year tops. It would be great to try before I buy, but I have to be honest in saying I'd be rather shy about approaching anyone with my limited experience.

Buying a new bow is going to be more of a "me" experience this time. I went with the latest and greatest of the day, and originally being from Utah, hoyt and easton were the obvious home team favorite! I'm sure I had terrific gear, just not what I really wanted deep inside.

There are a few things that I struggle with. One is bow length. I am only 65" tall my self (most of you have a bow that is as long as I am tall). So in order to keep my bow "handy", easy, fun and useful, I'm thinking something in the 56"-58" range...
I do want a longbow I should mention, or a variation of there of... I am not a fan of the radical curves of the recurve... my opinion may change some day but for now... I'm sticking to a longbow.

rastaman · January 09, 2011, 07:13:00 PM

Welcome aboard Kelly!

January 09, 2011, 07:16:00 PM

welcome,just dont ask me any technical stuff

tim roberts · January 09, 2011, 07:19:00 PM

Hello Kmurray,
Spent a few years back there in the Hampton Road's area myself!
Don't worry about asking questions, hell there are plenty on here that will give you an answer, and its all in a good way!!!

bendbig · January 09, 2011, 07:24:00 PM

Welcome, there is a wealth of info here, don't be afraid to ask questions. We all have been there.

chanumpa · January 09, 2011, 07:24:00 PM

Welcome Kmurray,great bunch here and really knowledgable people with a thousand years experiance that will share and teach.

BTW · January 09, 2011, 07:25:00 PM

Welcome Kelly, let the fun begin! Try to get to a couple shoots this Spring/Summer and shoot some bows to see what you like.

GraniteStater · January 09, 2011, 08:07:00 PM

Welcome aboard, you could'nt ask for a better group of traditional hunters. This site has been good to me, and I'm sure it will be good to you too.

Don't be afraid to ask questions, lot's of very experienced and knowledgable people here. (I'm not one of them ^^)