Author Topic: Finally got to shoot! (Read 433 times)

Coop · « **on:** September 11, 2013, 10:20:00 AM »

This won't be a big deal to many, but I was very excited. I have had two back surgeries the last 6 years and then a bicep tendon surgery this May. So the last two years I had to hang my trad bows up and shoot a wheelie bow. Yesterday I got my recurve out. My bicep is weak still, I could only shoot 5 times, but boy did it feel good! This bow is 48-49#, if I can get my hands on a 40#'er I think I will be back in business. I stopped making bows after back surgery #2 or I would just make one.

Bottom 3 at 10 yards, top 2 at 15 yards. Accuracy is off, but consistency is good.

Alexander Traditional · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2013, 10:22:00 AM »

Looks good to me,glad you're able to get back at it.

ISP 5353 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2013, 11:31:00 AM »

Glad you are back to shooting!

Shawn Leonard · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2013, 12:15:00 PM »

I have a 40# Wing, if ya want to shoot it til ya get back up to higher poundage, just let me know and I will ship it to you! When done just ship it back! Shawn

nineworlds9 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2013, 12:27:00 PM »

I sympathize and congratulate you 100%. I'm a primary lefty, but shoot right sometimes as well, and recently developed a bad case of tendonitis and muscle strain in my right elbow making shooting right handed an issue. I decided to sell my right handed bow so I wouldn't be tempted to exacerbate the issue. Thankfully I can shoot lefty still, my primary, pain free..but it definitely gives you pause. I have trouble imagining not being able to shoot at all and I am hugely thankful for my hobby/obsession haha.

Coop · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2013, 01:23:00 PM »

Thanks for the very generous loaner offer Shawn. I think I have a lead on one local. If it falls through I'll let you know.

I never even considered shooting lefty. Maybe I should because honestly gripping the string is what hurt the most, right where the bicep tendon was reattached to my forearm.

Coop · « **Reply #6 on:** September 11, 2013, 01:27:00 PM »

Thanks for the very generous loaner offer Shawn. I think I have a lead on one local. If it falls through I'll let you know.

I never even considered shooting lefty. Maybe I should because honestly gripping the string is what hurt the most, right where the bicep tendon was reattached to my forearm.

GreyGoose · « **Reply #7 on:** September 13, 2013, 01:17:00 PM »

Wow, I think it's a big deal! Congratulations on getting back at it. A lot of us who HAVE been shooting would be jealous of those groups.

wazu02 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 13, 2013, 01:47:00 PM »

Haven't been in that situation as of yet but I can imagine the feeling you were having after not being able to do something. Great accomplishment. Great shooting.

Mudd · « **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2013, 03:04:00 PM »

Coop · « **Reply #10 on:** September 23, 2013, 08:32:00 AM »

Thanks folks. A local guy wants to trade a 40# Kodiak for this bow. I am considering it for 2 reasons. 1) The weight is about perfect for my bad bicep right now. 2) that is the first bow I ever owned, except mine was 45#. I was 12 and my mom bought fit for me off of my uncle.

VictoryHunter · « **Reply #11 on:** September 23, 2013, 09:55:00 AM »

Drop weight and you should be in business! Happy to hear you are back at it. Happy hunting!

joe ashton · « **Reply #12 on:** September 23, 2013, 10:00:00 AM »

what a glorious day!

Coop · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2013, 10:27:00 AM »

I couldn't believe how good it felt to be shooting a recurve again. I am not a compound hater, but I didn't realize how disconnected I felt at the shot until I started shooting this bow again. Immediately I was smiling even on bad shots. I really missed it.

Ric O'Shay · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2013, 10:35:00 AM »

Hang in there Coop. You'll be back in the groove in no time!

Bernie B. · « **Reply #15 on:** September 23, 2013, 10:38:00 AM »

Welcome back! I think it's a huge deal to be back shooting trad after what you've been through! Go slowly and work yourself back into it.

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin

Dave Lay · « **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2013, 10:48:00 AM »

congrats on getting back, i have broken both bicep tendons and did both of them in october, i could shoot with one of them severed, the other i could not..and i waited way to long for surgeries.. I know its tough to get back from those surgeries but if you take care of things you will be like a new man.. again, congrats !! just be carfull that stuff takes a long time to heal..

elkken · « **Reply #17 on:** September 23, 2013, 12:59:00 PM »

Go slow and steady .... wish you the best in your recovery

Coop · « **Reply #18 on:** September 23, 2013, 02:37:00 PM »

Thanks folks.

My bicep tendon really has taken a long time to heal Dave. I wrongly assumed it would be more like my back surgeries; pain but at least then I could do stuff in a few months. This is totally different.

pap62 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 23, 2013, 03:24:00 PM »

Coop if you want to try left handed, I have a brand new Cari-bow Wolverine at 45 lbs. I would drop it off being I'm in Acme all the time picking up bits and pieces of my trail cams due to the new resident bear.
Try it for a couple weeks see if that works for you if it does then go out and buy a recurve.
I just can't shoot a longbow so I'm sticking with my Widow.


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