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Author Topic: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)  (Read 920 times)

Offline Matt S

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Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« on: May 06, 2007, 02:44:00 AM »
... should have worn it this time...

 

Now for the story... What happened was my arrow during draw slipped off my string without me noticing it thus causing me to dry-fire my bow. The arrow made some crazy sound, thus making me flinch, and I sent my fully drawn 50# recurve into the path of my fleshy unprotected arm. I wear my armguard at all times now.   :D  

Doesn't hurt like it looks like it would so thats a plus... I guess...    :biglaugh:
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2007, 07:38:00 AM »
You bloom a lovely shade of yellow. I have always envied people who can turn such colorful phases as yourself. My husband does so at the drop of a hatpin, but my bruises are sullen, introverted sorts that keep mainly to themselves, head down, low profile, incognito.

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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2007, 07:46:00 AM »
I bet ya said a few choice words besides OUCH! That looks painful. Hope you are a fast healer.
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Offline UKarcher

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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2007, 07:49:00 AM »
Hehe, Killie stop hitting him and he'll stop bruising. Matt that looks angry. I was adjusting my armguard at a shoot one day and one of the guys with me called me a wussy for wearing one. Two seconds later he was crying with pain. He didn't even have a sleeve to protect himself as he was wearing a t-shirt. I just smiled and said 'Wussy huh?'
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2007, 07:59:00 AM »
A LONG time ago I owned an Oneida Eagle. I was shooting one day when a friend came by and wanted to shoot it. I offered him my armguard but he refused, The 1st shot, a "goose-egg" popped up on his arm so big that he went to the Emergency Room.We both worked 2nd shift and he didn't make it that night. All I could do was laugh cause I tried to tell him.  :knothead:    :knothead:
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2007, 07:59:00 AM »
I always say, "The only time I need one, is when I forget to put it on!" (but the scars on my armguards belie that -   :eek:  )
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2007, 08:00:00 AM »
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2007, 08:38:00 AM »
OUCH! nice shade of yellow. did the bow survive the dry fire?
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2007, 08:44:00 AM »
Ouch! imagine those warbow shooters getting hit!
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2007, 08:55:00 AM »
That hurts just lookin at it!
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2007, 08:56:00 AM »
Been there and done that! It hurt alot more then OUCH.<><
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2007, 09:24:00 AM »
I had a nock break on the string last fall that caused a very similar bruise to my arm. They wake you up for sure.
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2007, 09:46:00 AM »
IF  you get bit again or anybody for that matter put vinegar on a rag and apply ASAP and it will stop the brusing and swelling!!!!!
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Offline SlowBowinMO

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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2007, 10:45:00 AM »
I feel naked without an armguard on when shooting, although I seldom hit it.
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2007, 11:04:00 AM »
Matt....
I should post that picture of your Arm on my web site, It would sell a lot of Armguards....
    Heal quick my friend....
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2007, 11:05:00 AM »
At least you got your arm in the way so it wasn't a total dry fire HEHE :0)
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #16 on: May 06, 2007, 01:23:00 PM »
BUT is the BOW OK??   :scared:   Sounds real Cold doesnt it? He can Heal, but did the Bow Survive?  :confused:  
   Heal Quick Buddy  :thumbsup:  , and I still have  Scars from doin' the Same thing!!! "ArmGuard? We Dont Need No Stinkin' ArmGuard!!"   KerWHAP!!  DumbArse Attack.  :banghead:    :banghead:
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2007, 03:53:00 PM »
Yeah, the bow survived, and yeah, I guess it wasn't a total dry-fire.   :D   I immediately stopped shooting and put ice on it for an hour or so. When it happened it didn't even hurt. My forearm was just numb, but I knew what was going to happen after the shock wore off hehe.

Oh, and Mige G, you can use the pic if you wish. I always knew I would become famous one day !
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #18 on: May 06, 2007, 07:44:00 PM »
alas, the yew colored arm! Very traditional
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Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
« Reply #19 on: May 06, 2007, 08:26:00 PM »
Ouch! You're makin me rethink my habit of shooting without an armguard.  I just might hop over to Mikes site.
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