Archery = crack!
07-23-2004, 05:18 PM
#12
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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RE: Archery = crack!
ORIGINAL: davidw
You know you are getting addicted when you tell your wife about your Doinker coming loose and she doesn't slap you.
You know you are getting addicted when you tell your wife about your Doinker coming loose and she doesn't slap you.
The first time my wife heard me tell a friend that I wanted a Doinker she ask who I wantd to doink!
07-23-2004, 11:48 PM
#13
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hico, WV USA
Posts: 393
RE: Archery = crack!
I run a business from home too...and I can relate. I usually sneak out a few times and shoot. For awhile it was really hard because I would shoot and then come back in to work and would simply end up analyzing every shot I had just made.
07-24-2004, 03:10 PM
#17
RE: Archery = crack!
Hi. My name is Butch and I'm a bowhunter too. I always shoot my bow in my backyard, whenever I get the chance. My addiction started about 4 years ago, when I was at a buddy's house. He had an old Browning compound bow and was shooting it at a big piece of foam in a huge dirt pile about 20 yards away. He handed me his bow and showed me the basics. One major problem.... He's righty. I'm lefty. I absolutely CAN NOT shoot righty. Besides, I'm left eye dominant anyways. You guessed it folks.... {start wincing here} I shot his Browning righty bow lefty, and sailed an arrow 4' wide of the target and into the woods! [
][&:] I immediately got hooked and wanted to properly shoot a bow. I saw how expensive new bows are in the stores, but I got myself properly measured and learned I have a 30" draw. So, long story short, as a total "newbie", I did the next best thing. Ebay!!! I picked up a used PSE Edge Series 1000C lefty bow for $70 bucks, then took it to the bow shop and dumped about $100 bucks more getting fully outfitted and setup for me. It is a heavy old 41" ATA dual cam bow, but it is laser accurate and quiet. I find myself constantly doodling around with different ranges (Tru-Glo 3 pin sights are 20,30,40 yards). I go to 25 yards and shoot. 22 yards and shoot. 28 yards and shoot. Constantly learning pin placement for better and better accuracy, versus shooting at a constant 20 yards/top pin.
One thing about shooting a bow. You never get bored!!!
Butch A.
][&:] I immediately got hooked and wanted to properly shoot a bow. I saw how expensive new bows are in the stores, but I got myself properly measured and learned I have a 30" draw. So, long story short, as a total "newbie", I did the next best thing. Ebay!!! I picked up a used PSE Edge Series 1000C lefty bow for $70 bucks, then took it to the bow shop and dumped about $100 bucks more getting fully outfitted and setup for me. It is a heavy old 41" ATA dual cam bow, but it is laser accurate and quiet. I find myself constantly doodling around with different ranges (Tru-Glo 3 pin sights are 20,30,40 yards). I go to 25 yards and shoot. 22 yards and shoot. 28 yards and shoot. Constantly learning pin placement for better and better accuracy, versus shooting at a constant 20 yards/top pin.One thing about shooting a bow. You never get bored!!!
Butch A.
07-24-2004, 07:34 PM
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern WI
Posts: 1,766
RE: Archery = crack!
The first step to recorvery is admitting you have a problem.
07-24-2004, 08:43 PM
#19
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Georgia
Posts: 263
RE: Archery = crack!
I can't believe all of you. Don't you know that moderation is the key to long lasting success. All I ever hear is practice, practice, practice. Try other sports. Like bow-fishing or bludger tag (fun but hurts like hell and don't forget to wear head and eye protection and I'm not talking about your thinking head either!!!). 
