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Went to my favorite local archery shop tonight to just shoot the bull with the owner for a while. We talked about the world of archery, likes, dislikes, that sorta thing. Then I a guy came in and was getting some arrows cut and fletched and he said he was about to start working at another archery shop. After that I said that I was in need of a job that i could carry thru school. About another 30mins of talking and he offered me a job on the spot. Since I am currently working somewhere else I explained to him that I would have to take car eof that first and he said no problem. He's gonna have me working as an archery tech and teaching me the stuff I dont know as far as tuning. I'm pretty excited but then again when I get my paycheck I'm not sure how much I'll have left [8D]. The bows they carry are Hoyt, Reflex, PSE, Browning, and AR. They also take trade-ins and they just put in a 3-d range. Needless to say I'm very excited.

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CONGRATULATIONS! That is very exciting news. Try not to spend your first paycheck before you leave the shop!

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Thats great Coug! You get to learn all about tuning a bow and you get paid for it. Congrats!:)

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yeah I honestly couldnt pick a job I'd rather have right now. I didn't even ask what he was going to pay or anything like that. I could honestly care less. I figured it would DEFINATELY be more than the measly $6 an hour im getting now [:'(]. And the new job is air conditioned :).

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Congrats! You da man.:D

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uh oh coug...see the light!!! Congrats Bud

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That’s great. You should enjoy it. Hopefully you’ll get to take you’re check home, and if not you’ll have some cool stuff.

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Yeah. I honestly haven't EVER shot a hoyt, I've handled the right handed ones but never even so much as drawed one because of that silly riser design. Some things on the list to get as soon as I pay for the 337 Friday with my last paycheck.


1. Gold Tip XT Hunters
2. QAD Ultra Rest
3. Scott Sabertooth Release
4. Morrell Bag and Broadhead target
5. Rage and Muzzy mx-3 broadheads
6. Double Hardshell bowcase


So yeah, they are basically going to be garnishing my first 2 months wages :D

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When I worked at the pro shop, I got my check every 2 weeks cashed it and then handed it back to the owner. I never made a dime, but I did have some cool toys. It's a good thing I had a day job.

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good thing about being 16. As long as I don't have any tickets or accidents my car and insurance is paid for. My only expense is gas. So I'll be getting quiet a few new toys.

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Congrats dude......You're about to learn an ENTIRELY different side of things. ;)

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Thats great news cougar. If it was me there Id be like a kid in the candy store. I'd try it all out. You will learn some valuable information. You will be the go to guy around here.

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congrats! Sounds like a sweet deal!

I got an interview tomorrow! Hope i get a new job too!

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I know. I'm VERY excited. I'm hoping to start next week which is when my CR337 will be here. Just in time for some discounts :D

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Being left handed puts a damper on trying EVERYTHING out. But I am getting ready to teach myself how to shoot right handed again. I can do it but I need a lower poundage.

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Congrats on the new job buddy. I am sure you will enjoy it.

Shane

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You need to be like a sponge and absorb all the knowledge you can. This could be a very valuable experience for you. ENJOY!!

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Thats how you learn and get to the next level. Your very blessed! Good luck to ya.

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Thats great to hear Coug, I remember you mentioning something about wanting to work there, glad to see things worked out. But now whats this about the CR337? What about the Tribute? Your going throught bows quicker than I can keep up.

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Well the story on that is. I went and shot the Tribute before sending the money and I didn't like it very much at all. Ross's just seem to fit me better. I will take smooth over harsh and fast any day. So now I'll have a Cardiac and a 337. I would have just stuck with the Cardiac had I been able to get it in time. Once I get the Cardiac I am going to turn the CR337 into a spot and 3d bow.

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Yup, you get the right place and you can learn a lot. The shops are starting a really busy time of year right now. Len recently hired a guy that used to work at Bass Pro. He says he's working out great and wants to learn. No better teacher for techie stuff.

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Right place , Right time . CONGRATS ON COOL FUTURE JOB .:D

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Congrats Coug! Yeah it will be hard not to spend your whole paycheck. I know I would:D Awesome opportunity.

I noticed on your list of things to buy, you had a morrells bh target. I just purchased the morrells six shooter, its a great target. I recommend it.

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This should be your chance to learn a bit about bows and archery so pay close attention. It certainly isn't going to be a money maker for ya though, I'm sure he offered you (a kid) the job because he knew he wouldn't have to pay ya much, so I wouldn't hold you're breath on making that much better money that you were/are.

GREAT, one more "pro" shop where the folks on the WRONG side of the counter know more than the "pro"! :([8D]:D

Good luck to ya bud, I hope it works out for ya

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CONGRATS MAN!!! you are going to love it. workin on bows, shootin the breeze all day with fellow hunters

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Allllright!!! I believe you found your calling!! congrats, you got to be excited about that!!

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Doing inventories, stocking product, backstocking product, organizing product, reorganizing product, cleaning...

Its not all working on bows and shooting the breeze.

Enjoy it, Coug.

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Don't forget about the little people on your rise.

Congrats!

Tom

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Coug;

I did the same thing when I was in college. Lots of fun.

My boss gave me the cost discount, which meant in effect, that I could buy whatever I wanted there at his price, wholesale. So I rarely took money away. Two year later, I have 18 long guns, plenty of cammo, I took up reloading, tried every broadhead, duck call and type of decoy you can imagine, I STILL have enough hevi-shot to last me until I'm 30... and Lord knows what else.

I really didn't dive into the archery side of things there. We sold Bow Tech, and the only regret I have is not going to the dealer school when my boss offered to pay half.

You'll learn a lot. The guy who I semi-worked under in archery was a jerk though, so I just learned most of the stuff on my own. Make sure that you don't jump in too fast. Good way to mess stuff up. Don't think you know everything.... stop and ask questions. That will keep you from spending your paycheck on buying someone a new bow.... like I had to do.

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Well I went today and turned in my resume and everything. He said he'd get me in on the next schedules here in the next few weeks.


I also played around with some right handed bows and shot a few lower poundage ones. I can do about 55lbs right handed and I am seriously thinking about teaching myself to shoot right handed again. I figured that way I will be able to shoot and tune either one. I'll just have to rebuild my right arm muscles back up.

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congrats.

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Cool deal, have fun.Congrats.

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Congrats on the new job. I have a feeling I would spend more than I would make.

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The guy that manages the pro shop I go to also shoots goofy handed too. He has learned to shoot right handed bows left handed. And it seems to work out good for him. Oh yeah, most of the bows he works on are Hoyts with tec risers, looks funny but he can realy shoot good like that.
I dont know if learning to shoot right handed would be the best thing to do, it might result in some bad form issues switching back and forth.I would just stick with the left unless your right eye dominant. And then I would only learn right if you where going to only shoot right.

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I think ausie-guy shoots both right and left handed with no problems. Maybe you could talk to him about getting started shooting right. I belive he started shooting left handed as well. Just give him a pm or something.

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Awesome Cougs!

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That's awesome! Congratulations!