Hello from Vegas, Baby!

FubarFred · November 30, 2009, 06:05:00 PM

Alisa, maybe you should get a bow for yourself. That way you can join in her fun.
Fred....

highcountry · November 30, 2009, 06:18:00 PM

bowhunterfrompast · November 30, 2009, 09:09:00 PM

TTT

Dano · November 30, 2009, 10:52:00 PM

I live in Overton, just an hour from Vegas, If you ever need help. The Las Vegas Archers have a range up at Mountain Springs, you might check them out. Here's their site.

http://lasvegasarchers.net/constitutionandbylaws.html

FerretWYO · November 30, 2009, 11:35:00 PM

Welcome to the gang. Wish I could help you more with a place to shoot there. Lots of good folks here though I am sure you will find someone able to help.

Gatekeeper · November 30, 2009, 11:51:00 PM

Welcome to the gang, Alisa and Sierra.

You've come to the right place to learn about traditional archery and you have the right person building Sierra's bow.

I can't help you with a local club or place to shoot but as far as videos, you may want to get the Masters of the Barebow series for instructions. Also, get a copy of Jay Kidwell's book Instinctive Archery Insights. Both of these helped me out when I was getting started. Mike at The Nocking Point http://www.thenockingpoint.com/about.htm can set you up with these items. Watch the video section of the site too
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=forum;f=69 for a good price on the video.

Good luck! I look forward to seeing the family's progress.

GrayRhino · November 30, 2009, 11:57:00 PM

Welcome to tradgang. You made a great choice in getting a bow from Mike. He made three for my boys and they love 'em. You might gather some information about lessons, or kids shooting clubs by contacting an archery shop in your local area. Good luck!

GLOVEMAN · December 01, 2009, 02:28:00 AM

Alisa i live here in vegas and been shooting traditional for over twenty years i can help.I dont have children but i have helped many kids get started and stay with archery.The important thing is to make sure they dont get discouraged.LOU

b.glass · December 01, 2009, 09:53:00 AM

Welcome from Indiana!

Check out Three Rivers Archery. They have this "Noggle Stone" book that they sell and they have the gear that goes along with the book that would be cool Christmas gifts.

Also, check out the shooter's forum here on Tradgang. I found recently, at the top of the forum, a thread that has photos and videos of several different peoples form and what they needed to do to improve.

I also think you should get a bow and see how much fun it is! What a fun, mother/daughter thing to do together!

Bona

bentpole · December 01, 2009, 03:47:00 PM

tradtusker · December 01, 2009, 04:00:00 PM

welcome!

Alisa · December 11, 2009, 05:35:00 PM

WOW!! Thanks everyone. There are a number of you I will respond to individually. I'm very excited about this resource. You folks are awesome.

Alisa · December 11, 2009, 05:36:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by FubarFred:
Alisa, maybe you should get a bow for yourself. That way you can join in her fun.
Fred....

I'm tempted. One thing at a time..... gotta get Sierra going, then Tristan, and then myself.

Alisa · December 11, 2009, 05:38:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Dano:
I live in Overton, just an hour from Vegas, If you ever need help. The Las Vegas Archers have a range up at Mountain Springs, you might check them out. Here's their site.

http://lasvegasarchers.net/constitutionandbylaws.html

Oh thank you!! I have a good friend in Overton. It's lovely up there.

Alisa · December 11, 2009, 05:40:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by GLOVEMAN:
Alisa i live here in vegas and been shooting traditional for over twenty years i can help.I dont have children but i have helped many kids get started and stay with archery.The important thing is to make sure they dont get discouraged.LOU

Yay!! Someone in Vegas!! We'll have to get together once her stuff shows up. We are anticipating the end of January. :D

Alisa · December 12, 2009, 01:25:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Tractor:
Alisa, do a google search for a JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) club in your area.

Hey...look what I found! Figures that it's too late tonight to call. LOL.

Pacific Archery Club JOAD
Dan Bozarth
4084 Schiff Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
702-367-1505

I wonder if this is the same Dan that is the owner of the Archery store here mentioned in another post.

Dave Bulla · December 12, 2009, 03:13:00 AM

Looks like you're on a roll!

Gatekeeper · December 12, 2009, 06:10:00 PM

Okay...I'm going to be the sacrificial lamb here and ask this question. Now keep in mind I'm only asking this because I looked at your profile...are you really a belly dancer?

Dave Bulla · December 13, 2009, 01:38:00 AM

He he he....

Tom, I saw that too the first time... wasn't gonna ask.

GLOVEMAN · December 13, 2009, 07:54:00 PM

Hi Alisa i sent you an email not sure if it went through you can call me if you want.379-7510.lou