Matt.Cross Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I went and bought a secondhand bow today and had it set up so I could shoot in the archery tournament at our church's Fall Festival this year. I'm wondering who else here shoots bow, and what pointers you have to give me.... <dontknow> ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Invest in a good forearm guard. Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantawolf Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Forearm guard is good to start with. Dont find that I need mine anymore.My recommendation is getting the bow to a real pro-shop and not a big-box retailer like Bass Pro or Cabellas. That is a decision you won't regret and well worth the cost to get everything set up right the first time.Outside of that, don't buy the cheapest but I don't feel you need the most expensive either to enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr3db3ar Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I don't find an armguards necessary for most modern compounds.My longbow however makes one pretty much mandatory.The best advice I can give is FOLLOW THROUGH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 My recommendation is getting the bow to a real pro-shop and not a big-box retailer like Bass Pro or Cabellas. That is a decision you won't regret and well worth the cost to get everything set up right the first time.Great advice, I have heard enough horror stories about the big-box stores that I decided not to patronize them for my bow setup. I had a local shop outfit me with the bare necessities.I don't find an armguards necessary for most modern compounds.My longbow however makes one pretty much mandatory.The best advice I can give is FOLLOW THROUGH.I'm really new to this, so maybe you can break down what the proper follow-through is... I'd appreciate it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr3db3ar Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Follow through is staying on Target until the arrow strikes. It's fairly easy to start dropping you bow arm. This will cause nothing but grief. Once your bow is tuned, if your arrows aren't slapping each other its operator error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Thanks for explaining that, I'll try to make it a habit. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbesgunner Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Don't grip the bow. Let it rest in the web of your hand with fingers lightly touching, if at all. Find a consistent anchor point, whether it's a kisser button, fletch in the corner of your mouth, knuckle under your ear...pick one your comfortable with and do it the same way every time. It will soon become muscle memory ...your hold and release consistency is key to accuracy...don't pull too much weight ...if you can't hold it straight out with left and pull straight back with your right it's too much draw weight ...and. practice.practice. practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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