Relatively New to IBO
 

Been a member for several years but because the Army keeps me on the go never got a chance to really do any serious shooting in events. I guess I am wondering what class to start shooting at. I shot a Mathews Ultra Max with a peep and a release. Should I begin in the Hunter Class, with max of 35 yards or should I go right in the Advance Hunter Class? Also since I am reaching the big 5 0 plateau this year, there is the Senior class! Not sure where to start at when I get back from Iraq this Spring?

RE: Relatively New to IBO
 

Thank you for the job you are doing over there;)

RE: Relatively New to IBO
 

First, I to want to thank you and your comrades for taking care of us, while we're over here fighting in our own political arena.

The answer to your question though, is pretty much up to you. What do you want out of it. Is your goal to just have fun, or to be competitive. Or maybe it's a little of both.
I too hit the big 50 last year. I still plan for this year to shoot mbo. I have never shot in the hunter class, but I think that is a good place to start. You can do both things there. Just have fun or as the scores reflect from that class in order to win be very competitive.
It's also determined upon the equipment you select to shoot. Pins or scope, short stabilizer or long one, 4 inch vanes or short vanes. You choose what you like or don't like.
I would probably start off at the local shoots in the hunter class, and see how my scores stack up with the rest of the class. Maybe the next one shoot seniors or something else. That way you have a better idea of what to expect when you go to on of the national events.
There's a classification for most everyone, you just need to find the one for you.
Most of all have FUN.

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Thanks AUssie-guy, proud to be doing it.

And thanks Uncle Paul. I want to improve for being in a tree stand on a crisp fall morning, make friends, and have fun. Competition is nice but I am after better shooting and meeting more people. I was thinking at starting at the male hunter class and seeing from there. I shoot with a Whisker Bisquit and doubt I could be seriously competitive with it, but for hunting and preferences I love it. I make my own arrows, 27 1/4 with feathers, mostly turkey feathers cut down, 4". I am switching to the Sims modular stabilizer system when I return. I have Sims Extremes on the limbs, and use a Montanna Gold bow sight. So that is the sit up and like I said, I am after practice for fall, but more for Spring TOms.

Thanks, when I get back to Northern New York i will be shooting lots more!

RE: Relatively New to IBO
 

My thanks go out to you and the rest of the 10th mountain. I don't remeber what unit it was but some of the 10th replaced my unit in Bosnia a few years ago. Great guys, everyone I met very professional. They all thought I was off my rocker when I told them when I enlisted I wanted to be 11c in that division. Looking back on it I might have been.:eek:
I also am very new to the ibo, this will be my first year. I am going to test the waters in the hunting class and go from there. I plan on shooting in erie this spring to see what a large shoot is like and have some fun
Best of luck
Mike

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11C, I believe that is mortars if I am not mistaken, then again I might be. So you are a Bosnia veteran too...... let's see, Bosnia twice, Albania for the air campaign, Kosovo, and now here. Oh yeah been to the ROK, Republic of Korea too! Oh then there was that time in Germany about 5 1/2 years! And all in 17 years! And me not coming in till I was 32:D

Anyway, thanks for the support. And I thought that is what I would do this Spring, Summer or Fall is shoot some events in the hunter class and go from there. Meet some folks and get practiced up for Fall season, man I missed that this year! [&:]

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I would like to thank you myself, I appreciate your effortsand the rest of our armed forcesfor what they do. If you are going to shoot in the Hunter Class you may as well shoot in the Seniors Hunter Class, which is new for this year. That way you are shooting with people your own age, and you don't have to shoot against those younger people who still have good eyesight! :DI am 52 and will probably shoot in the Advanced Hunter Class or the Male Seniors Class at Erie. For the most part I just go to have fun anymore because I have Multiple Schlerosis and don't really know how well my body is going to work from day to day. I sure have fun though and get to hang around my buddies for a while. When you get older that is always the best part about it anyway. :)

RE: Relatively New to IBO
 

Have to agree Yank! Hanging with friends is the best part. ANd I got till August before I can move to the Senior class. Sounds like a winner. After 17 years of having these young soldiers keep up with me, maybe I need a change of pace! :D

I am mostly interested in the prep for season and while competitive I want to learn judging yardage, thoough I use a range finder in the woods, but you never know, and just keep the old shooting arm loose. Maybe I will see you in some of those Senior Hunter Shoots!

Jeff

RE: Relatively New to IBO
 

Thanks to all you vets. If I wasnt for yoy guys and gals doing what you do none of us would be free to do what we do. You are all heros to me and my family. The hunter class is a great place to start, the advanced hunter class might be fine to its a new class and no one knows what to expect from it yet. But I think you would be fine in either class. The decision is up to you. The 2 most important things to learn in this game are shooting form and judging yardage. The best way to learn to repeat your form is to blank bail shoot (shoot in front of a target at 3 to 6 yards with your eyes closed) this willtrain your muscles to what they should like when you are in the correct position. The other thing you want to do is learn to judge yardage. I go to 3d ranges with only my range finder and work on judging. It takes a lot of work to be competative in whatever class you decide to shoot. But the great thing about this game is that everyone has to get behind the bow and shoot the same shot. It all comes down to a little bit of luck and and how muchtime a person wants to spend to practice. Whatever you decide you will meet some good people and be welcomed into the group.

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[8D]love doing what I do and it is good to know we are appreciated. Nice to know that some people realizes the freedom and continues on and preserves the hunting heritage.

Thanks for the tip on yardage, lost my range finder in the fall of 2004 so will be getting one when I get back. Will visit the 3D range just to get yardage down a little and try to determine what the distance looks like.

And I will be out there at the 3D or IBO leagues. Not sure what is open in Northern New York, but I will be out there mostly to get ready for season and to meet new friends, and have fun!

Jeff