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I do with the only self bow I have built. Never had a quill poke me yet. Just check the quills on your arrows and have fun. I just hold the bow like any other long bow and shoot. No form adjustment for me. But then I'm not the worlds best shot either....
-------------------- Stalk softly and carry a bent stick. Posts: 958 | From: Spring Hill, Kansas | Registered: Nov 2010
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In his book Billets to Bows Glenn St Charles writes about Fred Bear having to borrow a bow to hunt with Glenn. It had to be modified because Fred would only shoot off his hand. If you look carefully at pics you will see this.
You can buy gloves that are made specifically to shoot off your hand which will provide a bit of protection if something goes awry.
DDave
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Never been cut by a quill/fletch, but I was in a hurry one day and picked up my brother's arrow that had plastic vanes........those cut the hand pretty good.
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I have a self bow and have been cut by the feather. They are small cuts that last a day or so. If you get enough of them you will wear a glove. With all that said, it is fun! So find what you need to make yourself comfortable and go for it.
Martin
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quote:They are small cuts that last a day or so. If you get enough of them you will wear a glove.
Or you will learn to taper the quill of the feathers and put a drop of glue at the leading edge.
99 percent of the time I shoot my self bows, off my knuckle. I get no cuts and only wear a glove in cold weather.
Jim Davis
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"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he that cometh to God must believe that he is and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6 Posts: 637 | From: Dexter, Kentucky | Registered: Mar 2004
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I shoot my self bow off the knuckle. I wear a leather glove when I shoot this bow to protect my hand. I like the feel of the arrow resting on my hand.
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Getting the nocking point right is important. If it's a little low, you'll find out quickly! Those quills hurt.
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I got cut by a feather shooting one of my brothers arrows. A combination of poor craftsmanship and poor equipment matching. He takes it more seriously these days.
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