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Just went and met with the trad guy at a local shop. Real knowledgeable.....and he's (we know each other) excited to see me getting into it.

So tell me.....I'v eordered the bow.....I know I need:

glove
arrows
bow set up

Do I need:

protectors for the ends of the bow
cat whisker type stuff
different "rest" material

What else?

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A BIG target.
;-)

you will also need:

[ul][*]Patience[*]a Solid Anchor point[*]LOTS and LOTS of practice.[*](and I'd get some cool looking Beaver balls for the longbow)[*]Maybe a good book like "Become the Arrow" by Byron Furgeson[/ul]

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A would recommend a stringer. You should go and buy a hip quiver a bow quiver and a back quiver and while your at it a side stalker type, trust me you willbeswitching back and forthuntil you decide on one if you ever do, so save some hassle a get one of each;)

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Good point, heckler. I saw a back quiver someone had that had soem furry stuff around the top (whole inside coulda been lined for all I know). I like the looks of it.

Tell me why I'd want the others? I hink it would work for what I need it for.

I THINK!!;):D

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A stringer is a good thing to have.Silencers if you plan on hunting with it(cat whiskers are cheap and work great).You might also want to get a tab-you may find you get a cleaner release than a glove.Back quivrs are fine unless you plan to hunt.Arrows rattle alot.I like a side quiver for practice and 3D and a Cat Quiver III for hunting(I think bow quivers throw the balance off-at least for me).Don't forget your armguard--that string stings when it zaps you a few times

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So this isn't like compounds (NO LAUGHING...I'm new!!![:@]:D).....meaning...I AM going to slap my arm with the string no matter what?

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No it doesn't mean that at all.But with the low brace hgt.,your personal form,how you grip the bow,etc--it's likely to happen.I don't use a guard shootingtherecurves and longbow I have now but some differant bows smack me pretty good

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You most definitely want the bow stringer, I grew up stringing them the old fashion way and for years bucked the system. After buying and using a stringer I prefer it.

Get yourself a glove and a tab and find out what you shoot best, some cat whiskers are about all you need to keep her quiet, you can get tip protectors but I really don't see a need. An arm guard is a smart idea you won't always hit your arm but until you get your form down it's not a bad idea to put one on.

Plenty of practice time and have fun shooting. You will notice right away the absolute pleasure of shooting a trad bow, it's worlds apart from a compound, it's pure archery.

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MUCHO appreciation, guys!:)

John....I shot one a few times in my bowhunter's ed. course back in Feb.

Blown away..............

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You may not need any silencers for that particular bow once you find the correct brace height depending on what type of arrows you use.

In the beginning, I'd use a stringer. But after a while, you may find that you don't need it. I believe that longbow is in more of a classic "D". Make sure for the longbow you get one with leather "pouches" on both ends.

But get the glove or tab and an armguard. If you get a glove, make sure it fits good and tight, it will conform to your hand with time.