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Post by teambateau on Jan 22, 2006 18:15:31 GMT -5
I have been out of the loop for a while, I will be getting a bow from Scott, (I hope in a few weeks). Ok, where should I start? It is a 45# recurve, I know a good bit about compounds but that is about it. I was thinking about arrows and rest mostly, I saw the rest on the bow and.........I don't care for it to much, so I'm looking to see what is out there.
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Post by ScottC on Jan 22, 2006 18:21:32 GMT -5
Here is what bowtech said about rests:
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Post by teambateau on Jan 22, 2006 18:37:43 GMT -5
Is he talking about what I used to use a long time ago called a flipper II, It has a wire comming out with a plastic tube over it for the arrow to rest on?
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Post by admin on Jan 22, 2006 18:39:31 GMT -5
I believe that would be it
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Post by bowtech on Jan 22, 2006 18:44:04 GMT -5
Shooting three fingers under the arrow is the best way to use this flipper II rest as a sighting aid to get you on target sooner. Start by tieing in a serving knot...about 3/4" below the arrow when nocked. Place the top of the index finger on this knot so that all fingers are below it. With the string hands thumb and index finger ,make a C and cup the C against the cheek bone so that the last knuckle of the thumb is touching the ear lobe. Now , as you hold the bow at full draw,put the end of the rests launcher wire on the bulls eye and cleanly release. (Dont exspect to hit the target the first time ) after some warm up and when yopu are hitting a general area , stop and look at what you have. If the group of arrows are hitting low , move the knot up and visa/versa. Now that you have found your height it is time to get your windage. If you are hitting right , clip a small bit of launcher arm off with sharp klines to bring your sight point to the left. If you are hitting to the left...your screwed! ;D Actually it is harder but it aint that bad Instead , move the string hand down your face. This will bring your shot to the right if you hold firmly against the face since the face tapers inward. You will also have to move the knot lower to compensate for the added elevation as you lower your anchor point. Once you are on , do not change things! If you are off the next day (or some day) it is you and you will need to find that perfect anchor once again. Repetition is key to traditional archery and this above method is the best I have ever seen to drive that deep into the subconscious mind. Best of Luck to You!!
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Post by bowtech on Jan 22, 2006 18:50:04 GMT -5
I didnt answer the other part of the question I would reccomend the GoldTip XT hunter shafts and would stay away from aluminum and wood for the beginner. Have the arrows cut 1" over your draw leagth and fletched with feathers. (Recurves/longbows love feathers and hate plastic) Whatever you do , dont get inferior arrows just because they are cheap. If you buy stuff that has a flyer or two you wont know if it is you or the arrows and that will make things much,much harder than need be. 100gr. tips will be fine for your weight
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Post by teambateau on Jan 22, 2006 18:54:05 GMT -5
Ok BT I have to get used to shooting that way, I have been shooting 1 over 2 under ever since I started shooting. Now what about arrows, you know, ACC, carbon,wood? Feathers,Plastic??? what size field tips?? I really don't know about recurves, I have always shot compound.
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Post by ScottC on Jan 22, 2006 18:59:14 GMT -5
I am new to this too, teambateau. He answered some of your last questions above. Feathers, no vanes. He recommends carbon arrows, at least to start with. For me, my 100gr points/broadheads will be fine. What weight do you currently shoot?
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Post by bowtech on Jan 22, 2006 19:00:48 GMT -5
look back two replys
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Post by teambateau on Jan 22, 2006 19:01:06 GMT -5
I am starting from scratch.
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Post by teambateau on Jan 22, 2006 19:02:09 GMT -5
look back two replys
Got it, Thanks.
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Post by bowtech on Jan 22, 2006 19:06:41 GMT -5
Well....7 now ;D Three fingers under will get you shooting better and quicker than the traditional one over. It is because it brings the arrow closer to your eye and clears the field of vision. Dont worry if you have a bit of trouble keeping it on the rest at first because you will overcome that fairly quickly By the way... I would strongly suggest a glove rather than a tab I am not saying you cant shoot well with a tab , I am just saying that the majority do better with a glove.
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Post by teambateau on Jan 22, 2006 19:10:07 GMT -5
It will be a glove. I don't like a tab.
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Post by teambateau on Jan 22, 2006 19:31:11 GMT -5
I have a good guy that has had a bow shop for over 25 years, he seems to have plenty of knowledge about bows, I used to use him when I shot compounds, He has an indoor range with a window going to the shop, I think I will see if he can help set it up, I know he had recurves in there.
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Post by ScottC on Jan 22, 2006 19:34:07 GMT -5
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Post by teambateau on Jan 22, 2006 20:09:29 GMT -5
Thanks!
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