Arrow the TV Show

[Ssamac]

Hi. I tried to see if this was already a topic but try searching for arrow on Trad Gang and see what you get!

anyway, has anyone seen this show? I saw the first 2 episodes, (not great), but what kind of bow is that? It looks like a horsebow of some sort, short recurve with a monster string.
He uses it as a hand to hand weapon too. Is it made of steel or some other metal? I know if I whacked someone with my bow a couple of times it wouldn't shoot too well anymore.

Wondering if anyone else saw this and had same thoughts.
and yes, fantasy makes anything work.

sam

[TooManyHobbies]

I've watched both seasons so far. He shoots like the Lars guy. I find it entertaining. First thing I noticed was the Zwickey broadheads. Can't be all bad.

[Ssamac]

Are those Zwicky? They look like they are made of stone. And big. Must be about 400 grain or more.
Maybe it's a flashback when he was on the island and making his own from flint. Have to look closer

Pretty accurate for a snap shooter! That's if he's really shooting.

[Paul/KS]

My daughter is a big Arrow fan and we went to the Kansas City Comic Con where Steve Amel had a Q+A forum. Someone asked about his shooting on the set and he said that it's all CGI for safety reasons.
BTW, he's a pretty nice guy and owns a winery called Nocking Point.

[BOWMARKS]

Found it set up the DVR  

[Keith Zimmerman]

Ive seen every episode.  Its certainly interesting.

[Rooselk]

I've watched since the beginning. Several different bows have been used since the first season, including a longbow.

[Whitetail Addict]

I haven't seen it, but I'll check it out, thanks.

Bob

[Ssamac]

Well surprised it didn't come up on Trad Gang before but I'm watching it. 2 seasons available on Netflix if  you're interested and have Netflix.
Love to be able to shoot like that.

sam

[Whitetail Addict]

Thanks Sam, I'm going to check it out right now.

Bob

[Pine]

Wow ! I have never heard of that show .

[halfseminole]

For you guys wanting to emulate him, according to DC his draw weight is over 200#.  Just like Hawkeye.

I have to admit, being like Hawkeye has been a motivation in the past for me to improve.  I can pull 100# once or so, but 200# is pretty insane.  My special glasses to help me cope with stroke effects are a prescription version of the ones Hawkeye wears in The Avengers.

Yes, I'm a comic book geek.  It's something to do while bedridden.  And I've been that a lot of my life.