Formaster

[mudSwine]

I'm very new to shooting a long bow. I've been reading a looking at a lot of good info. I bought Masters of the barebow 1,2and 3.
  I've found and old Bear Cub bow from when I was a kid growing up and thought it be best to start shooting with it to help build up my shoulders. I have torn both rotater cuffs when I was younger.
    Now how many of you have used the Formaster for training ?  Was it worth $ 40.00 bucks ?

  Thanks

[katman]

yes

[Lefty]

Yes I used one to train.  Proper back tension and knowing that you are executing it correctly are definately worth the $40 bucks.  There are a few plans floating around the internet on how to build your own formaster though, if you are so inclined.  I picked up a used one for $25 and it was money well spent.  Between it and a dryfire bow I made, I have seen improvements in my form.
  Here is a link on it's use.  Make sure you get a rigid formaster.  That's the one to use on longbows and recurves.
 http://www.texasarchery.org/Photos/Formaster/Formaster.htm

[Shakes.602]

Very Interesting, I Just might have to Construct One of these Gems!! OR, where can I Purchase such a Critter?

[joebuck]

I just bought one............Let me tell you.......1st time you shoot one on a 65# bow...well the feeling is like your first flip off the high dive when you were a kid.....i have shot it 100 times...it's interesting.. think it works better on a 45-55# bows...

[mudSwine]

Joebuck
   On masters of the Barebow Vol. 3  they say  to use with a  60# or less.