I have been waiting for a while for my new compound to come in and while I have been waiting I have been playing around with a Hoyt Gamemaster owned by a friend of mine. Well, I got the call last Sat. that my bow was in and when I went to get it I had a complete change of heart. I ended up leaving with a new Gamemaster 2, Hoyt 6 arrow quiver, and a dozen Easton Super Slams fletched with feathers. I couldn't be happier!

Some of you may remember two seasons ago when I went through the highest of highs and lowest of lows with a recurve. I let it get me down and I went back to a compound last season. It was still fun, but in my heart of hearts, I wanted a recurve in the field with me. Iknow I have made the right decision and I am loving shooting this bow. I let my sister take my camera on vaction, so I'll have to post pics. later. It isn't nearly as pretty as all of the wood bows most of you shoot, but it is a GREAT shooter. The specs are 55# @28", I am shooting off the shelf with 2117's.I was very pleased with how well ittuned withbare shafts. Now I am justtrying to put form first while starting at close range.

I hope you guys won't be too hard on a guy who has gone back and forth from the darkside twice now, but is now here to stay.

Thats a cool story there Brent!! I wish you the best of luck this fall with it.

Once the dark side has you, it's difficult to leave. There is no greater satisfaction than shooting a recurve or longbow well. There is no greater frustration than shooting that same bow poorly the next day. Instinctive shooting is as much about where your head is at as it is your form.On thosedays you can't focus,just walk away.

So very true!! Well said.

I think that is some of the best advice I have ever been given. It took me the time I was away from shooting a recurve to make me realize how much I enjoy shooting one, and the mistakes I made when I did. Not all of the mistakes mind you, just some . One of those was letting it get in my head when I made mental errors while shooting. I also needed to admit to myself that it will take years of hard work and dedication shooting a recurve in order to feel as comfortable with one as I do with a compound. You hit the nail on the head with the "walk away when you can't focus" remark. That was one of my biggest downfalls last time. When I was having one of those nights, instead of doing that, I would stay in the yard trying to force things.

Thanks for trying to help out. That is why I like this board so much, most of the people here really want to share in the passion we all have for hunting and to help out when they can.

Welcomeback!

We all have "those days"--doesn't matter if you just started, or have been in the sport for 50 years. The mental aspect needs as much or more practice as the physical ones--especially hunting or shooting tournaments. It all gets better/easier with time.

Chad

Very nice. Its bound to happy to every archer sooner or later.

Thanks guys! I have flung a few arrows this morning while working in the shop and I have to say it is GREAT to be back!

Had to add a pic. taken with my phone.