I just finished sending a letter to the IBO on this very subject.
I am new to this whole bow hunting thing...and really love it! I was going to take up 3-D shooting as a was to stay sharp during the " off season" . Then, after reading the " rules" , I discovered that I would need to change most of my set-up to compete.
Hunter Class (HC)
A compound, recurve, or longbow with or without sights, may be shot with release aid, finger tab, glove or bare fingers. If a sight is used it will have no more than four (4) fixed or crosshair style pins. Circle pins allowed if all circles are the same size. Arrows must have screw in style points and a minimum of 4 inch vanes or feathers. Only one (1) single stabilizer being less than twelve (12) inches in length from the nearest point of attachment is allowed. A maximum of eighty (80) pounds of peak weight is allowed and will be shot from the yellow stake with a maximum of 35 yards. * - **
My sight has 5 pins...can' t use that
My arrows are CX selects 200 series with screw in points but I use Turbo nocks...can' t use those either.
I am just your average hunter trying to keep my skills sharp through 3-d shooting, but also enjoy friendly competition.
I guess I just do not understand why flechings should make such a difference in the rulings.
Is it not OK to take advantage of new technology. We do with everything else.
I want to shoot in the Hunter Class, but with the equipment I would be forced to shoot Open Class. What gives?
I think the whole thing is silly!