Newbie checking in for 1st time/disabled needing CB
Hello to all,
I'm a 51 yr oldfella with what my doctor calls endstage degenerative joint disaese in most of my body.I was disabled from my job 3/01/07 of this year. I will in the near future be having both knees replaced, and both of my shoulders are also pretty well shot. With that being said, I'm looking to buy aCB, and I've looked at a couple at an area pawnshop, and also at local Gander Moun..
I hunted the gun season here in Kentucky, and going to hunt the muzzle load. season starting this weekend. I can't shoot a compound bow, as my shoulders just can't handle the draw weight on most of the com/ bows. How hard is the crank to wind on CB's, I tried to drawa used 150 # PSE CB by hand, and I just wasn't able to draw it but halfway. KY. allows us to use a CB if your Dr. fills out the paper work. I 'll appreciate any help you folks mightsharewith me.
Thanks, Randy Aka/ sks Fordman
p.s.
I've been lurking and learning from this forum, and if some of you folks with shoulder problems can advise me what might be the best CB and crank to use itwould be very helpful. Being on a fixed income, I would like to do this right the 1st time, from what I've already read, this is the best of all the forums on the www on CB and com/ bows.
Thanks again, Randy
RE: Newbie checking in for 1st time/disabled needing CB
Hi there sks, I too live in western ky. I have a horton cb with a crank, it's pretty simple to crank and you shouldn't have much trouble cranking it since I'm disabled and in a wheelchair with limited mobility. But I'm still able to crank it. I also use a hunting buddy that goes with me to help with anything I need, you might want to find a buddy that wouldn't mind helping you out.
RE: Newbie checking in for 1st time/disabled needing CB
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ORIGINAL: crookedstick
Hi there sks, I too live in western ky. I have a horton cb with a crank, it's pretty simple to crank and you shouldn't have much trouble cranking it since I'm disabled and in a wheelchair with limited mobility. But I'm still able to crank it. I also use a hunting buddy that goes with me to help with anything I need, you might want to find a buddy that wouldn't mind helping you out.
Crookedstick,
Thanks for the info. I'm still researching crossbows, I'm most likely going to wait a month or so before I buy a CB, hoping to find a good deal after the holidays. I have a cousin who is about the same age I am, who has taking me under his wings, and my son has been a great help to me. I couldn't even dream of hunting if it hadn't been for their help. Good to hear from a fellow w/kentucky forum member.
Thanks, and good luck with your future hunts.
Randy Aka:sks fordman
Newbie checking in for 1st time/disabled needing CB
