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Old 11-05-2003 | 10:06 PM
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JeramyK,the answer isn' t always as simple as buying a new bow.

Sometimes it can be because the new bow will just flat out fit you better but the issue is really understanding what the problem is.The problems usually show up with any bow you choose but in varying degrees.The answer is to learn what is going on and correct it.This is why the pros can shoot any bow well(along with near to or perfect form).They are able to make the bow suit them and are able to adjust.Things like weight in the right place or hand/wrist position.There are exceptions to the rule,Jeff Hopkins is one.He tried shooting the newer Conquest 3 but he just couldn' t achieve the level of succes that he did with the old original Conquest.He did shoot the 3 very well but not at the same level he was used to with the old bow.This is also a testiment to getting a bow and sticking with it untill it becomes part of you.The really good ones may be able to pick up any bow and it feel perfect or are fortunate to shoot each bow in the lineup untill one just melts in their hands but the majority can adjust on the fly.

Jeramy,you may want to try putting a small weight on the side of the bow or a little stabilizer like a Doinker and see if it solves the problems.Experimentation can be a big help.Try little things and see if you are more comfortable and shooting better.Things like grip,high wrist verses low wrist.If you just can' t get the bow to shoot well for you,a new bow may be in order.The Cybertec is a bow that is a little less forgiving to those little shooter flaws than some others that have less reflex are.



To be honest,the best thing I do to get familiar with a bow for 3-d is hunt with it.I know it sounds weird but when I set up my bow to hunt,I try some weird shots in the yard.Things like sitting on my but and facing a target at 30 yards.This shot is a shot that requires a certain amount of torque to do and you see how the bow reacts to different shooting situations.After pulling off just about any kind of shot imaginable,I start to understand the bow(and shooter).For some reason I just realized this, this year.I shot my bow all year and learned more about how it performs best in my hands when I started practicing for hunting with what really amounts to trick shots in the yard.This will become a part of my new bow rituall from now on.



Hope I didn' t ramble on and had some usefull info.

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