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Offline Thwacker

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New to Trad
« on: May 23, 2011, 08:16:00 PM »
My name is Jason Todd, I'm from Parsons TN. Just started shooting trad. Had previously been shooting compounds and just didn't get any enjoyment out of it. From the first time shooting a traditional bow, I go bit by the bug and love it. I was wondering what some of yall started with, and your input. I'm wanting a longbow of some sort just can't make up my mind.
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Offline khardrunner

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2011, 08:20:00 PM »
Shoot a bunch and trade them often (on the classifieds here) until you find what you like.

Welcome... you'll find no better place to be!
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Offline Osage61

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2011, 08:21:00 PM »
Started with a primitive Choctaw osage bow; 45# at 25 inch draw and the bow is 51 inches. Actually bought it at a the Driftwood Trading post. My current main bow is listed below. Took up archery in spring of 2009. This site is incredible. I have honestly learned quite a bit, and recently while in Missouri I ran into some Tradgangers and went roving with them. Welcome and enjoy.
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Online rastaman

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2011, 08:22:00 PM »
i started with trad cause i'm old, and they didn't have compounds when i started out in 1970!   :)  i started with a bear grizzly.  i am a longbow man now!
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Offline BOWMARKS

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2011, 08:24:00 PM »
Welcome aboard,I am sure you will enjoy and learn a bunch on from this Gang. I started with a Recurve in the 40# range and have been moving up in poundage,have even started playing with longbows now. Can't never quit playing its a blast!!
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Offline straitera

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2011, 08:31:00 PM »
Welcome. Long as it's fun you're doing it right.
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Offline Frenchymanny

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2011, 08:50:00 PM »
Key word: Have fun! Meet good friends! And have more fun!

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Offline bolong

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2011, 08:54:00 PM »
Welcome! I started with a Pearson recurve in 1961. Shoot mostly longbows now.
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Offline featherhorn

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2011, 09:13:00 PM »
Your going to have to hurry up and buy one.
I know me and tnbuckskinner are tired of letting you borrow a bow and arrows LOL!!

Just kidding
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Offline Killdeer

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2011, 09:15:00 PM »
You just missed the Tennessee Classic!   :scared:   Look up some local shoots and go to them. There is a Tennessee forum under Trad Clubs here on this site, and you might find some neighbors there. Shoots are great places to try out gear, make friends and learn about the sport.

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2011, 09:15:00 PM »
Welcome to the gang from Maine.
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Offline KyStickbow

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2011, 09:28:00 PM »
Welcome to the gang man....it's a great place to hang out with lots of valuable information.
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Offline stickbowmaniac

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2011, 10:17:00 PM »
Welcome.I started with a 50lb ben pearson.Let me warn you Trad Bows are addictive.
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Offline DannyBows

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2011, 10:19:00 PM »
Welcome! Lots of fun in your future, glad you decided to share the journey with us.
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Offline awbowman

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2011, 10:19:00 PM »
Welcome to trad bow man!  I am hooked after a season with it.  The Bear Grizzley in the mid 40s would be just about perfect to start I would think.

Find some old timers and they can make it easier for you to get tuned up and not get discouraged in starting.
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Offline JimL

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #15 on: May 23, 2011, 10:20:00 PM »
Welcome, You will sure find what you are looking for here.
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Offline Reaper TN

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #16 on: May 23, 2011, 10:22:00 PM »
Jason.....Lost Tribe Traditional Archers club should be pretty close to you.  Their website says they have shoots at Herb Parsons Lake, how close is that to you?  Their website is:  losttribetn.com  I agree with the others, shoot as many bows as you can, and a trad shoot is the best place to go to do that.  Check out the State forums here on Tradgang, post on your situation, bet you'll get somebody close to you to help you out. After shooting recurves for about a year and a half, I wanted to try a longbow and I got a pristine used Bear Montana.  It's a great shooter and I would highly recommend them.  You can pick them up used for a reasonable price too.  It's too bad that we live in opposite ends of the state.  Good luck and welcome to the "gang".
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Offline leatherneck

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2011, 10:27:00 PM »
Welcome to the gang. Just in time too. The St. Judes auction is under way and you get some cool stuff while helping out some needy kids. Everybody wins!!! Take a peak if you will.
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Offline coltar

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #18 on: May 23, 2011, 10:46:00 PM »
Welcome to tradgang,neighbor.I'm from Savannah,Tn.One thing,don't get yourself overbowed.But like they said, always have fun.Check out Protege Longbows,nice bows.
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Offline sputterman

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Re: New to Trad
« Reply #19 on: May 23, 2011, 10:54:00 PM »
Welcome aboard
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