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Online kat

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Moving to the Left
« on: October 19, 2012, 02:21:00 PM »
No, not my politics; my shooting.
 After a lot of soul searching, I have decided that my worsening sight in my right eye had to cancel my season. Just not feeling good about making the accurate shot when the opportunity arises.
I have become left eye dominant, and it is time to join the ranks of the lefties.
 At close to 65 years old, it may be a challenge, but I am ready for it, and it spices things up a bit.
 Here is the first step.  It is a PCHIII 60" and 44#@28. Now if it would just stop raining long enough to shoot it.

 
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Re: Moving to the Left
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2012, 02:30:00 PM »
Very nice first step.
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Offline mcgroundstalker

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Re: Moving to the Left
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2012, 02:32:00 PM »
WOW!
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Re: Moving to the Left
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2012, 04:38:00 PM »
From what I hear about your shooting I am sure you will have no problem Ken. Good luck
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Online Roy from Pa

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Re: Moving to the Left
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2012, 05:01:00 PM »
When you move, you really move:) Bow looks great, best of luck.
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Offline sou-pawbowhunter

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Re: Moving to the Left
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2012, 05:05:00 PM »
Best of luck with your switch.
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Re: Moving to the Left
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2012, 05:10:00 PM »
I'm sure you will be shooting great in no time. Good luck!
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Offline ron w

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Re: Moving to the Left
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2012, 05:14:00 PM »
We have to get together and shoot right now.....maybe I could kick your butt before you get this lefty thing figured out.....   :thumbsup:    Plus you can try my dual shelf Holm-Made!!!
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Offline Frenchymanny

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Re: Moving to the Left
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2012, 05:24:00 PM »
Kat is a fantastic shooter with even a bad eye, I have tons of respect for his abilities!     :thumbsup:        :clapper:        :clapper:      

So watch out with a good eye!
That's it, no hope for me to get even closer to his shooting!

Nice bow by the way

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Re: Moving to the Left
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2012, 05:27:00 PM »
Hey Ron that's true. I will bet you, your wife, your friends, and even your dog, could kick my butt.
From what I have seen on here, I am entering into some really great shooting company.
Thanks for the encouragement guys. Maybe I can get my left hand to do the things my right wouldn't.
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Re: Moving to the Left
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2012, 06:32:00 PM »
I'm sure you will be "puttin-em where you look" in short order!
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Re: Moving to the Left
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2012, 07:23:00 PM »
Ken, I wish you the best on your new adventure.  I am sure you will have it figured out quickly.
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Offline Biggamefish

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Re: Moving to the Left
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2012, 07:37:00 PM »
I think he just wants a new challenge. I have seen him shoot right handed and Damn. lol
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Offline Hot Hap

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Re: Moving to the Left
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2012, 08:43:00 PM »
Good luck-Hap
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Offline vintage-bears

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Re: Moving to the Left
« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2012, 08:54:00 PM »
Good Luck!
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Offline Hopewell Tom

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Re: Moving to the Left
« Reply #15 on: October 20, 2012, 06:30:00 AM »
I made the switch and the hardest part was nocking an arrow. Trying to get a non-dominant hand to do those kind of tasks is tough.
Hang in there, after a few hundred arrows, it's easier and now 3 years later for me, it seems odd to try right hand.
Best wishes.
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