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Offline MATHEWS2005

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got my first trad. bow today
« on: December 06, 2010, 08:01:00 PM »
Well it finaly came.I bought a used Hellmann longbow on another archery website and it came today along with some other stuff. new string , silencers, no glove rubber tab like thing that go's on the string, string keeper,stringer, and a selway 6 arrow quiver.The bow is 64" #54 @ 28. It took me a while to get the string twisted just right but after 1 hour of shooting i was grouping ok at 15 yds.
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Offline Tim

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2010, 08:04:00 PM »
The obsession begins!   :jumper:
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Offline 30coupe

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2010, 08:05:00 PM »
Sounds good, but I'd lose the no-glove in short order. It adds too much weight to the string and is so fat it rolls the string into your face. Get a good tab or glove and you are ready to rock. I like the Screaming Eagle tab. It's just plain cordovan, but it works great and only gets better with time.
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Bear Kodiak Magnum 52" 45# @ 28"
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Kanati 58" 46# @ 28" R.I.P (2007-2015)
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Offline magnus

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2010, 08:34:00 PM »
Welcome to the addiction! Your on your way to a lifetime of enjoyment.

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus
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Keeping the Faith!
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Offline longbowben

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2010, 08:38:00 PM »
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Originally posted by magnus:
Welcome to the addiction! Your on your way to a lifetime of enjoyment.

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus
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Offline DannyBows

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2010, 08:45:00 PM »
Welcome and Congrats! I'm not sure what your previous experience is, but if you draw a full 28", or more, be careful not to overbow yourself. 54# can be heavy to start with. I overbowed myself starting out and it leads to bad form and major frustrations.
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Offline GingivitisKahn

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2010, 08:47:00 PM »
Sweet!  You need to fling some arrows through that bad boy and get to know it.
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Offline chanumpa

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2010, 08:49:00 PM »
Righton Man,welcome aboard.Youll have more funand gratification with traditional archery.Congrats and welcome.
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Offline Mudd

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2010, 08:53:00 PM »
You're sunk now!

But enjoy the journey with the rest of us.

God bless,Mudd
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Offline Cyclic-Rivers

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2010, 08:55:00 PM »
Pretty soon you will be enjoying long walks and interesting talks with it.  Enjoy every minute!
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Offline Huntschool

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2010, 09:10:00 PM »
Its over....

the only thing Mathews you'll be using from now on is that expensive wool underware they have (had?).

Best of luck man.. your bit
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Offline **DONOTDELETE**

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2010, 09:17:00 PM »
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Originally posted by MATHEWS2005:
Well it finaly came.I bought a used Hellmann longbow on another archery website and it came today along with some other stuff. new string , silencers, no glove rubber tab like thing that go's on the string, string keeper,stringer, and a selway 6 arrow quiver.The bow is 64" #54 @ 28. It took me a while to get the string twisted just right but after 1 hour of shooting i was grouping ok at 15 yds.
Your in trouble Now.... Trad Archery is Fine Wine... gets better with age.. The more You shoot, the More You'll get pulled in to the brotherHood. Good luck and Welcome Brother..
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Offline straitera

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2010, 10:25:00 PM »
This is so over the top cool! Very happy for you. Good hunting, b
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Online Timbuck2

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2010, 10:50:00 PM »
Congrats!!!
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Offline m laughlin

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2010, 10:56:00 PM »
it only gets better.
matt
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Offline wildgame

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #15 on: December 06, 2010, 11:03:00 PM »
congrats! it will be a lifetime of fun!!!
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Offline Manitoba Stickflinger

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #16 on: December 06, 2010, 11:43:00 PM »
You've just joined a brotherhood and have a support system like you've never seen before! Welcome!
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Offline Zradix

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #17 on: December 06, 2010, 11:51:00 PM »
Welcome friend.
Enjoy the journey.

Be mindful of your form from the beginning.
Don't shoot too much when tired and you won't get tired of shooting.

Learn to use the search function or IMO the better Google advanced search within tradgang.com

Can't find the answer..just ask.
There is more accumulated knowledge ( and opinions) here than you can shake a bent stick at.

X2? the tab or glove recommendation. ( tab for me )


Have any baby pics?

just realized I'm 1 away from 1000...
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Offline TKO

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #18 on: December 07, 2010, 12:03:00 AM »
From one trad newbe to another, welcome and congratulations!

Prepare to be consumed by your choice. Just accept it as a natural progression and don't fight the overwhelming urge to delve into the traditions and knowledge found on this site.

Good luck!
Tom
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Offline Lonala

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Re: got my first trad. bow today
« Reply #19 on: December 07, 2010, 12:28:00 AM »
Oh boy >>>I know the feeling like yesterday and now year and a half later....100 arrows around the house 10 doz Feathers 3 gloves and 3 longbows and 2 recurves.Yep Im a trad Aholic...........Pine pitch ball in the glove compartment of the toyota,and 3 home made bamboo quivers and needless to say no belts to hold my britches up,there on my quivers and I Love it...Doors open Join the Brotherhood.
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