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Offline Capt Gibson

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New to the Site
« on: August 10, 2011, 10:46:00 AM »
Hello everyone, my name is Captain Clay Gibson, and I am currently deployed to Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division.  I will be home this fall, hopefully by late October, and plan on picking up Traditional Archery.  I bowhunt a good bit with a compound but I think I need to slip over to a more elite class of hunter.  That being said, I was just wanting to introduce myself and ask any pointers you may have that pertain to this site.  What to say, what not to say, so on and so forth.  I am a member of many other forums such as Snipers Hide, and they can be pretty cut-throat.  Thanks for the advice, and BE PATIENT, I have a whole lot of questions for you guys and gals out there.
Thanks again
Spartan 9, OUT
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Offline Rob DiStefano

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2011, 10:52:00 AM »
welcome aboard, clay!   :wavey:
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Offline BEN

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2011, 10:54:00 AM »
WELCOME!!!  :campfire:  

Thank you for serving our great country!!

Ask the questions---everyone on here wasa beginner at 1 time; but don't be afraid of the "Search" feature---it is qite usefull and sometimes I've learned something else I wasn't even after!

I think you'll like the comradre of this site...
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Offline LONGSTYKES

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2011, 10:56:00 AM »
Clay thanks for your service and welcome aboard. Great site here with a load of knowledge, hope you enjoy.
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Offline KentuckyTJ

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2011, 11:30:00 AM »
Welcome from Kentucky
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Offline droz il

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2011, 11:34:00 AM »
Welcome aboard Clay, enjoy.
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Offline JohnnyWayne

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2011, 11:34:00 AM »
Glad you made it Captain  :)
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Offline J. Adams

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2011, 11:43:00 AM »
Welcome Clay!
Stay safe and thanks for your service!
Josh
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Offline Stinger

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2011, 11:56:00 AM »
Welcome Clay!  You will find that this site is much more friendly than most any other on the web.  There isn't any trash talking and flaming here.  It's just a nice site to learn and enjoy the camaraderie.  

I saw your other post on the flatbow.  That question would be better asked here on the PowWow.  There is nothing wrong with that bow.  It's nice and a great price, however my advice would be that you might want to start with something lighter.  Most folks are more comfortable starting out with trad gear around the 40 - 45# range. Shooting a 70# compound doesn't translate readily to shooting a 55# flatbow.  If you overbow yourself in the beginning you will likely develop bad habits and end up getting frustrated. A lighter bow will allow you to learn proper form and technique without struggling with the heavier draw weight.
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Offline TJK68

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2011, 11:59:00 AM »
Welcome from WV, and Thank You for your service!!!!
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Offline DannyBows

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2011, 12:02:00 PM »
Welcome aboard Capt. Thanks for your service. Stinger has some good advise there.

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2011, 12:12:00 PM »
Be safe!   :campfire:
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Offline Big Bird

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #12 on: August 10, 2011, 12:25:00 PM »
welcome clay.
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Offline jamesh76

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #13 on: August 10, 2011, 12:38:00 PM »
welcome
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Offline cbCrow

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #14 on: August 10, 2011, 12:55:00 PM »
Welcome to ya and many thanks!
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Offline PaddyMac

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #15 on: August 10, 2011, 12:57:00 PM »
Welcome! Thanks for putting your butt on the line over there. We all appreciate it.

You'll love the site. Extremely helpful.

Be careful over there.
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Offline Keith Zimmerman

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #16 on: August 10, 2011, 12:58:00 PM »
Welcome to the family, Captain.  And don't be afraid to ask questions.  Lots of different answers on here:)  And be safe and thank you for your service.  I can't wait for my brother to retire in 2 years from the army so we can spend more time together.
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Offline bolong

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #17 on: August 10, 2011, 07:22:00 PM »
:campfire:  Welcome to a great Gang and thanks for your service.
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Offline JimL

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #18 on: August 10, 2011, 07:44:00 PM »
Welcome to the gang capt.  Thanks for your sacrifice bro.  You will have a good time here and trad is a lot more fun than compound.
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Offline boznaros

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Re: New to the Site
« Reply #19 on: August 10, 2011, 08:05:00 PM »
i just signed up to  this site too.
been shooting traditional a little while.
you are going to have a blast.
much more fun than compound shooting.
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