I read so much of the technical data posted on this page and realize I don' t have a clue what half of it means or how to do what is recommended.

I am a self taught archer who had no mentor/instructor to teach me the ropes when I got started. I went to Bass Pro with my Christmas money one January day and picked out a bow package, a dozen arrows and a few accessories. I took it all home put things where they were supposed to go (to the best of my knowledge) and started shooting.

The few times I have gone to the local pro shop they are to busy to teach me anything but they will sell you every thing you don' t need just to make a buck now, and another buck when you have to come back because you don' t know how to make what they sold you work for you. [>:]

Can anyone recommend a good book on " archery how to for beginners" ? The few publications I have read in the past do not give the very very basic information. I am really looking for technical information. How to tune your equipment, how to serve your accessories into place. How to get your equipment shooting to the best of it' s ability. Things of this nature.

Thanks to all of you who help guys like me.