This is obviously my first post since registering earlier this week, however I've been lurking and reading many threads for the better part of a month now... Just wanted to say thanks for this web-site and all the info and expertise that I've found here.
Received a Bear Grizzly Recurve for my birthday five weeks ago, and since it's been 35 years or so since I've shot traditional, I had to "re-learn" so much of what came naturally to me as a kid. This site has been a big help in refreshing my memory and refining my form. All of my formal training with traditional archery came from my Uncle, but as mentioned, it's been several years.
I've been trying to get back into reasonably good shape and form, in time for the archery deer season out here, and I'm determined to hunt the recurve this year and leave the ol' compound at home... So far, I am keeping five or six arrows in a six inch paper plate sized group at 20 yards, with an occasional flyer.
Typically, I know when I'm going to have a flyer, and usually know that it's because I've allowed my shoulders to collapse, failing to maintain back tension, and muffing the release without proper follow-through. Never would have been able to diagnose that issue without reading through several of the threads in the "Form" Forum, so once again, thanks.
Looking forward to gaining proficiency, and continuing the process of relearning everything I can about traditional archery. I had forgotten how much fun it is. It sure does bring back those memories of my youth when Uncle Harley would let us fling those wooden arrows from an old fiberglass recurve, and eventually from one of his "hand-me-down" bows. He always would watch closely, provide suggestions, and occasionally a jab with a field point when we weren't paying enough attention. Needless to say, most of us were quick learners that way.
Shooting a recurve is more fun than I've had shooting anything in a long time - - regardless of what I was shooting.
Anyhow, just wanted to make an introduction, say hello from the Black Hills of SD, and to say thanks for all the great info available here.
Topic: Hello from the Black Hills (Read 709 times)
