Need some help
04-18-2006, 08:17 PM
#21
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RE: Need some help
ORIGINAL: Rick James
That's awesome that you get to hunt w/ your dad again. My dad is also my favorite partner as well and there was a 8 year time period where I was not able to hunt w/ him due to distance. Where in NY do you guys live?
If he has problems w/getting the bow back, and wants to learn more about alternative means and equipment specifically designed to help with these types of physical limitations, my main shooting partner is VERY involved w/ PCBA (physically challenged bowhunters of america) andhas a TON of experiencegetting guys setup w/ equipment that allows them to shoot with physical limitations. He is a one armed archer as well w/ 2x NETAA world titles under his belt, so he speaks from experience. I am sure he would help in any way if you guys need it, his screen name is Jaws on here, but he doesn't visit often.
That's awesome that you get to hunt w/ your dad again. My dad is also my favorite partner as well and there was a 8 year time period where I was not able to hunt w/ him due to distance. Where in NY do you guys live?
If he has problems w/getting the bow back, and wants to learn more about alternative means and equipment specifically designed to help with these types of physical limitations, my main shooting partner is VERY involved w/ PCBA (physically challenged bowhunters of america) andhas a TON of experiencegetting guys setup w/ equipment that allows them to shoot with physical limitations. He is a one armed archer as well w/ 2x NETAA world titles under his belt, so he speaks from experience. I am sure he would help in any way if you guys need it, his screen name is Jaws on here, but he doesn't visit often.
04-18-2006, 08:19 PM
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RE: Need some help
ORIGINAL: BowTechSlinger
No great ideas on equipment but I wanted to congratulate you on that wonderful news and the fact that your dad is your best friend. My dad was always my closest friend and confidante. He won't be coming home but someday I will and I know he'll be waiting. Enjoy every second you get to spend with him.
No great ideas on equipment but I wanted to congratulate you on that wonderful news and the fact that your dad is your best friend. My dad was always my closest friend and confidante. He won't be coming home but someday I will and I know he'll be waiting. Enjoy every second you get to spend with him.
04-18-2006, 08:20 PM
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RE: Need some help
ORIGINAL: tsoc
I havn't read all the posts so I don't know if these things havebeen covered.As far as smooth drawing bows are concerned I have heard a number of people comment about one of the bowtechs and one of the matthews feeling like it draws ten pounds lighter than it actually is,a bow with larger round wheels will draw much more smoothly and there should be no reason that a 40 to 45 pound draw weight shouldn't be sufficient.The use of a heavier arrow will pump up the kinetic energy.
A possible solution to your dad lugging a climber is strap on tree steps and a light fixed position stand with a large platform,I would suggest that he belts himself all the way up and down never not being connected.
I think that it is great that your folks will be around and you will have the opportunity to hunt with your dad again! That is what it is all about!
I havn't read all the posts so I don't know if these things havebeen covered.As far as smooth drawing bows are concerned I have heard a number of people comment about one of the bowtechs and one of the matthews feeling like it draws ten pounds lighter than it actually is,a bow with larger round wheels will draw much more smoothly and there should be no reason that a 40 to 45 pound draw weight shouldn't be sufficient.The use of a heavier arrow will pump up the kinetic energy.
A possible solution to your dad lugging a climber is strap on tree steps and a light fixed position stand with a large platform,I would suggest that he belts himself all the way up and down never not being connected.
I think that it is great that your folks will be around and you will have the opportunity to hunt with your dad again! That is what it is all about!
Any idea which bowtech feels lighter?.......I didn't think they made a shorter ATA bow with rounder wheels.
04-18-2006, 08:31 PM
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RE: Need some help
ORIGINAL: rybohunter
Sorry I can't comment on equipment but I just wanted to say how nice it must be to have your Dad around to hunt with again. My dad is about the sameage and just about completely lost all desire to hunt.
Sorry I can't comment on equipment but I just wanted to say how nice it must be to have your Dad around to hunt with again. My dad is about the sameage and just about completely lost all desire to hunt.
He was going to go fishing more....that's cool. Still at least had my fishing partner. Now heading into this summer he's seemed to have lost that drive too. So congrats again on being reunited with your dad/hunting partner/friend, enjoy your time afield with him.
We have also been waiting for our one brother to get ahead of the game financially so we could all chip in on a cabin with a bunch of land. This will make things easier on dad because he will have a 4 wheeler so he doesn't have to walk or drag and he can just go back to a warm cabin if he wants instead of sitting in the truck if he gets cold.
I don't see my dad ever losing his desire to hunt.........I believe some day he will just not be able to answer the call physically and that will be the end.........either way I just want to enjoy every second of it. Even when he hangs 'em up he will still be at camp......he'll just be the chef
Every camp has one guy like that anyways 
04-18-2006, 08:32 PM
#25
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RE: Need some help
Atlasman,
In my recent hunt for a new bow this year I had the oppurtunity to try most of the top bows. Knowing what I do now if your Dad needs an easy drawing bow my advice would be a Mathews Switchback. Probably a 50lb max version. If its a deer only bow you can set that up with the proper arrows and it will kill every well hit deer easy. I just found the Switchback was a total creampuff to draw and shoot just not the fastest around which is why I passed on it.
I envy your good fortune having your Dad as a hunting buddy. Mine liked cigars more than hunting and it killed him 18 months after he retired. Have fun with the old guy!!!!!!!
In my recent hunt for a new bow this year I had the oppurtunity to try most of the top bows. Knowing what I do now if your Dad needs an easy drawing bow my advice would be a Mathews Switchback. Probably a 50lb max version. If its a deer only bow you can set that up with the proper arrows and it will kill every well hit deer easy. I just found the Switchback was a total creampuff to draw and shoot just not the fastest around which is why I passed on it.
I envy your good fortune having your Dad as a hunting buddy. Mine liked cigars more than hunting and it killed him 18 months after he retired. Have fun with the old guy!!!!!!!
04-18-2006, 08:33 PM
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RE: Need some help
ORIGINAL: jag-mag
Bow ,Diamond justice with smooth pulling freedom cam.
Treestand, lone wolf sit and climb.
Bow ,Diamond justice with smooth pulling freedom cam.
Treestand, lone wolf sit and climb.
My first tought on stands was a Lone Wolf.........wasn't sure if they had a sit and climb model though. THANKS. Plenty of Diamond bows around here to shoot too.
04-18-2006, 08:41 PM
#27
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RE: Need some help
ORIGINAL: atlasman
Wow.........VERY cool. Thanks a bunch. Is this organization one that deals with guys like my dad or are they for serious handicaps like lost limbs or total paralysis??
ORIGINAL: Rick James
That's awesome that you get to hunt w/ your dad again. My dad is also my favorite partner as well and there was a 8 year time period where I was not able to hunt w/ him due to distance. Where in NY do you guys live?
If he has problems w/getting the bow back, and wants to learn more about alternative means and equipment specifically designed to help with these types of physical limitations, my main shooting partner is VERY involved w/ PCBA (physically challenged bowhunters of america) andhas a TON of experiencegetting guys setup w/ equipment that allows them to shoot with physical limitations. He is a one armed archer as well w/ 2x NETAA world titles under his belt, so he speaks from experience. I am sure he would help in any way if you guys need it, his screen name is Jaws on here, but he doesn't visit often.
That's awesome that you get to hunt w/ your dad again. My dad is also my favorite partner as well and there was a 8 year time period where I was not able to hunt w/ him due to distance. Where in NY do you guys live?
If he has problems w/getting the bow back, and wants to learn more about alternative means and equipment specifically designed to help with these types of physical limitations, my main shooting partner is VERY involved w/ PCBA (physically challenged bowhunters of america) andhas a TON of experiencegetting guys setup w/ equipment that allows them to shoot with physical limitations. He is a one armed archer as well w/ 2x NETAA world titles under his belt, so he speaks from experience. I am sure he would help in any way if you guys need it, his screen name is Jaws on here, but he doesn't visit often.
04-18-2006, 10:46 PM
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RE: Need some help
ORIGINAL: TerryM
Atlasman,
In my recent hunt for a new bow this year I had the oppurtunity to try most of the top bows. Knowing what I do now if your Dad needs an easy drawing bow my advice would be a Mathews Switchback. Probably a 50lb max version. If its a deer only bow you can set that up with the proper arrows and it will kill every well hit deer easy. I just found the Switchback was a total creampuff to draw and shoot just not the fastest around which is why I passed on it.
I envy your good fortune having your Dad as a hunting buddy. Mine liked cigars more than hunting and it killed him 18 months after he retired. Have fun with the old guy!!!!!!!
Atlasman,
In my recent hunt for a new bow this year I had the oppurtunity to try most of the top bows. Knowing what I do now if your Dad needs an easy drawing bow my advice would be a Mathews Switchback. Probably a 50lb max version. If its a deer only bow you can set that up with the proper arrows and it will kill every well hit deer easy. I just found the Switchback was a total creampuff to draw and shoot just not the fastest around which is why I passed on it.
I envy your good fortune having your Dad as a hunting buddy. Mine liked cigars more than hunting and it killed him 18 months after he retired. Have fun with the old guy!!!!!!!
Sorry to hear about your dad. You just never know when it will be gone.
04-18-2006, 10:49 PM
#29
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RE: Need some help
ORIGINAL: Rick James
They will help anyone that has a desire to bowhunt and are physically unable to otherwise. Seriously keep this in mind if it will keep him in the woods, I know Jaws will bend over backwards to make this happen. I can put you in touch with him if need be.
ORIGINAL: atlasman
Wow.........VERY cool. Thanks a bunch. Is this organization one that deals with guys like my dad or are they for serious handicaps like lost limbs or total paralysis??
ORIGINAL: Rick James
That's awesome that you get to hunt w/ your dad again. My dad is also my favorite partner as well and there was a 8 year time period where I was not able to hunt w/ him due to distance. Where in NY do you guys live?
If he has problems w/getting the bow back, and wants to learn more about alternative means and equipment specifically designed to help with these types of physical limitations, my main shooting partner is VERY involved w/ PCBA (physically challenged bowhunters of america) andhas a TON of experiencegetting guys setup w/ equipment that allows them to shoot with physical limitations. He is a one armed archer as well w/ 2x NETAA world titles under his belt, so he speaks from experience. I am sure he would help in any way if you guys need it, his screen name is Jaws on here, but he doesn't visit often.
That's awesome that you get to hunt w/ your dad again. My dad is also my favorite partner as well and there was a 8 year time period where I was not able to hunt w/ him due to distance. Where in NY do you guys live?
If he has problems w/getting the bow back, and wants to learn more about alternative means and equipment specifically designed to help with these types of physical limitations, my main shooting partner is VERY involved w/ PCBA (physically challenged bowhunters of america) andhas a TON of experiencegetting guys setup w/ equipment that allows them to shoot with physical limitations. He is a one armed archer as well w/ 2x NETAA world titles under his belt, so he speaks from experience. I am sure he would help in any way if you guys need it, his screen name is Jaws on here, but he doesn't visit often.
Thanks again.
I will be sure to post what happens with my dad once he gets back in town.......and if need be I will surely take any help you can offer.
04-18-2006, 10:51 PM
#30
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RE: Need some help
Not to get off track Rick but I see in your avatar that you are shooting with a thumb trigger release. I have thought of going that route this year because I like the idea of anchoring my knuckles behind my jaw like that.
Is that thing a back tension release or is it a thumb trigger??
How do you like it compared to the traditional index trigger?
Is that thing a back tension release or is it a thumb trigger??
How do you like it compared to the traditional index trigger?