Arrow Squaring?
#61
RE: Arrow Squaring?
where do you guys get the idea these folks don't hunt? and no, hunters have never run into the tuning that goes on in the upper circles of the 3d world. not even close there either. being a good shot is a tiny part of hunting.
edit: and if you'll notice louisianna tomkat - i did answer what you do w/ a asd, and what i use when i don't use it. i'm one of the few that did. the other issue, a percieved or misperceived prejudice against target shooters which i believe is really just not understanding from most - well it bugged me, and its been soooooo slow and boring around here - it seemed like a good one to get into. i liked your bubba analogy too. however, he could shoot shrimp w/ a bow, but that scene got cut.
edit: and if you'll notice louisianna tomkat - i did answer what you do w/ a asd, and what i use when i don't use it. i'm one of the few that did. the other issue, a percieved or misperceived prejudice against target shooters which i believe is really just not understanding from most - well it bugged me, and its been soooooo slow and boring around here - it seemed like a good one to get into. i liked your bubba analogy too. however, he could shoot shrimp w/ a bow, but that scene got cut.
#62
Join Date: Mar 2004
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RE: Arrow Squaring?
ORIGINAL: davepjr71
What I'm saying is that there are probably guys better than the top 5 you are talking about that never enter a competition.
What I'm saying is that there are probably guys better than the top 5 you are talking about that never enter a competition.
If you think that there may be, you just don't understand what it takes to get to that level.
There willNEVER be an unheard of"backyard joe"whosuddenly pops up to win one of the major tournements.
By the way, all of the top American tournement shooters are also hunters and from all reports, they do quite well at it. Many of the top foreign shooters just don't have hunting available to them.
#63
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: land of the Lilliputians, In the state of insanity
Posts: 26,274
RE: Arrow Squaring?
Wow, this thread has had its twists and turns. But back to the topic, Ive never had any problem with carbons. I just make sure my arrow saws a perfectly square. I have found carbons to be much easier than the old day of wood and alluminum. Like Dave has mentioned, the alluminum could be a pain in the butt, as for carbon, no problem.
#64
RE: Arrow Squaring?
ORIGINAL: AllenRead
Dave, I completely disagree with that statement. There areNO shooters in the worldBETTER than the top tournement shooters.
If you think that there may be, you just don't understand what it takes to get to that level.
There willNEVER be an unheard of"backyard joe"whosuddenly pops up to win one of the major tournements.
By the way, all of the top American tournement shooters are also hunters and from all reports, they do quite well at it. Many of the top foreign shooters just don't have hunting available to them.
ORIGINAL: davepjr71
What I'm saying is that there are probably guys better than the top 5 you are talking about that never enter a competition.
What I'm saying is that there are probably guys better than the top 5 you are talking about that never enter a competition.
If you think that there may be, you just don't understand what it takes to get to that level.
There willNEVER be an unheard of"backyard joe"whosuddenly pops up to win one of the major tournements.
By the way, all of the top American tournement shooters are also hunters and from all reports, they do quite well at it. Many of the top foreign shooters just don't have hunting available to them.
#65
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Balt, MD (orig: J-town,PA) The bowels of Hell!!!
Posts: 2,188
RE: Arrow Squaring?
You guys are obviously not getting my point. Some guys do not feel like shooting in competitions and it's an elitist attitude to think that the best "shooters" in the world all shoot competition.
That applies to any sport or competition. There are just guys that enjoy shooting and do not prefer competitions to prove anything.
AndI know what it takes to reach a top level in anything. But you do not have to compete to prove it.
That applies to any sport or competition. There are just guys that enjoy shooting and do not prefer competitions to prove anything.
AndI know what it takes to reach a top level in anything. But you do not have to compete to prove it.
#66
RE: Arrow Squaring?
Dave, I completely disagree with that statement. There areNO shooters in the worldBETTER than the top tournement shooters.
LT
#68
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Eastern PA USA
Posts: 1,398
RE: Arrow Squaring?
I'm sure there are lots of guys who don't shoot competition that are pretty good. They might be better than a few of the bottom level pros I guess. I don't know if they use an arrow squaring device or not though.
Otherwise, weekend dirt tracker can step in a Gibbs or Hendrick car, and finish in the top 5 of a cup race. Local golf pro can go to Agusta, and clean up over Tiger, Phil, etc. Good local shooter can take care of Hopkins if he wants. Sherr![8D][&:]
Otherwise, weekend dirt tracker can step in a Gibbs or Hendrick car, and finish in the top 5 of a cup race. Local golf pro can go to Agusta, and clean up over Tiger, Phil, etc. Good local shooter can take care of Hopkins if he wants. Sherr![8D][&:]
#69
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2007
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RE: Arrow Squaring?
ORIGINAL: JOE PA
I'm sure there are lots of guys who don't shoot competition that are pretty good. They might be better than a few of the bottom level pros I guess. I don't know if they use an arrow squaring device or not though.
Otherwise, weekend dirt tracker can step in a Gibbs or Hendrick car, and finish in the top 5 of a cup race. Local golf pro can go to Agusta, and clean up over Tiger, Phil, etc. Good local shooter can take care of Hopkins if he wants. Sherr![8D][&:]
I'm sure there are lots of guys who don't shoot competition that are pretty good. They might be better than a few of the bottom level pros I guess. I don't know if they use an arrow squaring device or not though.
Otherwise, weekend dirt tracker can step in a Gibbs or Hendrick car, and finish in the top 5 of a cup race. Local golf pro can go to Agusta, and clean up over Tiger, Phil, etc. Good local shooter can take care of Hopkins if he wants. Sherr![8D][&:]
#70
RE: Arrow Squaring?
i know 1 guy that can shoot spots w/ chance but doesn't compete - because he can't take the mental aspect of competing. he shoots w/ the most perfect form anyone who's seen him shoot has ever seen. everyone in archery seriously knows who he is. its too tough mentally on him. but he has no problem laying big deer down brotha. much easier to lay a deer down than win vegas mentally and emotionally.
dave, you're so wrong cuz. when you find yoda in the woodswhocan judge yardage to the half yard out to 50yards, and who's bad arrows are only 2" off from 60 yards- tell him i know how he can make a prettyfat living.
dave, you're so wrong cuz. when you find yoda in the woodswhocan judge yardage to the half yard out to 50yards, and who's bad arrows are only 2" off from 60 yards- tell him i know how he can make a prettyfat living.