Post by: Pine on May 02, 2024, 11:55:54 AM
Pull the three arrows and shoot again. First arrow will be a little high and left, second shot a little further and the third will be over the top in the dirt.
I'm wanting to shoot some 3D this year but with me breaking down my form so quickly, I don't know if I could do it. :dunno:
I do feel confident I could get a good hit on a deer and I have a friend that will help me with the recovery. So I have that going for me.
What do you think?
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Post by: Wudstix on May 02, 2024, 04:08:00 PM
Keep at it, for sure.
:campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
Post by: Pine on May 02, 2024, 06:20:25 PM
Post by: Wudstix on May 02, 2024, 06:22:15 PM
:campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
Post by: durp on May 02, 2024, 08:38:48 PM
Post by: Michpatriot on May 02, 2024, 10:14:09 PM
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on May 03, 2024, 10:46:05 AM
My wife told me "It's the first arrow that counts " :biglaugh: :laughing:Tell Ms. Pine sometimes the first arrow is either a ranging arrow or warning shot :biglaugh:
Post by: Pine on May 03, 2024, 11:30:54 AM
Oh wait, I resemble that remark.
Post by: Wudstix on May 03, 2024, 08:12:26 PM
Post by: blacktailbob on May 05, 2024, 03:45:22 PM
Last June I got some weird infection in my string hand/wrist and my shoulder got it as well. Couldn't pick up a cup of coffee or a beer w/o using both hands. Couldn't even write my name or anything else without my hand cramping up right away. Not good being an artist. Thought my archery days might be over it was so bad.
After a couple months things were healing but no way I could shoot my Blacktail. Ordered a 30lb(35@30") Black Hunter to start working out with along with a set of rubber bands.
By season I was able to shoot my hunting bow but only 15-20 arrows before fatigue. 2bears knocked a couple pounds off for me and that really helps now, especially as I'm getting older.
Post by: Pine on May 05, 2024, 05:53:08 PM
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Post by: Pine on May 09, 2024, 04:22:56 PM
This in an example of what happens at 15 yards and three shots.
Post by: A Lex on May 09, 2024, 08:37:11 PM
Either one of those on your deer and you shan't require the third :thumbsup:
So glad to see you back bending your bow
Stick with it
Best
Lex
Post by: DVSHUNTER on May 09, 2024, 10:19:17 PM
Post by: Friend on May 12, 2024, 10:51:48 PM
Go to the 3D range
Work to identify the real causes of your flyers...address those possible issues...often times, the causes are quite simple to correct yet, identifying and making the correction a habit is much more challenging.
Have a competent trad archer work with you to identify and possibly correct...self-diagnosis and assumed corrections has caused many an archer years of lack of improvement... and many never address the problem correctly...a competent mentor may prove invaluable.
Post by: Pine on June 07, 2024, 08:27:27 PM
This was about 15 yards, the 13th arrow was way high and left but I didn't miss the dirt out back. :banghead:
But; that is a big improvement.
It really hurts when you can't do what you used to do with no problem.
Post by: Even on June 08, 2024, 12:44:17 AM
It took me a while, but I came to the conclusion that life only moves forward. All we can do if we really love something is try our hardest to do it to the best of our current ability, and keep in mind that there are lots of people out there who can't even do that much. It would be way too easy to be in that category, the way life often works. You still have the ability to shoot, and that is huge.
Your first two shots in that one picture, are deadly. As you gain strength, and coordination, it should only get better. Take one step at a time, do any rehab exercises you have religiously, and try not to overdo it. Eat well, get lots of rest, and let your body heal after each session, and it will begin to adapt for better endurance in your chosen activity. I suspect the flyers are just some muscle somewhere telling you its not quite where it needs to be, just yet. It will come around.
I think a lot of these rehab things come down to having the will to grind through. You're out there shooting, and that, sir, is a huge step in the right direction! I admire that.
Post by: rastaman on June 08, 2024, 01:39:23 PM
Post by: Pine on June 08, 2024, 08:46:21 PM
Post by: Wudstix on June 08, 2024, 09:55:52 PM
:campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
Post by: Herdbull on June 10, 2024, 09:51:07 AM
Post by: Terry Green on June 10, 2024, 10:01:46 AM
You should come to Laredo with us....
You'll get plenty of practice
:goldtooth:
Post by: Pine on July 29, 2024, 05:20:10 PM
Found out that's the reason for the loss of coordination.
The only thing I'm worried about is, will I be able to hunt come October. :dunno:
Post by: Terry Green on July 29, 2024, 06:01:15 PM
Best of luck and keep us posted.....
T
Post by: Charlie Lamb on July 29, 2024, 06:23:16 PM
Post by: Pine on August 07, 2024, 12:00:09 PM
Had the surgery on August 1st and just got the bandage off yesterday.
I don't know how long it will be before I can shoot, so probably not going to hunt this year.
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Post by: MnFn on August 07, 2024, 08:29:30 PM
Post by: Terry Green on August 09, 2024, 01:56:12 PM
Just dawned on me that the middle finger doesn't go straight out so I'm not getting a clean release.
It shouldn't matter that much really. If it does, just cut it off. :bigsmyl: