| From: Jarhead
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| Date: 24-Apr-18 |
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Fellas - wanted to say "thanks..." My wife and I are both reservists. A year ago we found out she was going to have to deploy for 9 months. In preparation for the deployment I decided I better pick up a new challenge as quiet times are the worst. (This isn't my first deployment rodeo) Before she even left... I booked a bear hunt, gave my Mathews away... and ordered a Centaur. Fast forward... I'm now 4 months in to the deployment... had my bow for 3 months... and am 5 weeks away from my bear hunt. Granted - it was an expensive way to problem solve... but what a wise choice.
To the point - I live in Houston... and have ZERO traditional archery friends... the Leatherwall has really been a great resource for me. When I got my bow I started shooting and I won't lie... I second guessed the decision a few times. My outfitter said "12 - 20 yds is the typical shot." It seems laughable NOW but a month ago - anything past 10 was shaky. I didn't know how to aim/point... arrows flew like crap... I had lots of issues. But I guess I knew I would and that was the point. Continued practice and wisdom from the Wall have got me right. This morning I shot out to 25 and rarely left my 8" circle. Thanks Jim Neaves for building a superb bow and thanks LW. This traditional journey started off as a grand distractor... but it's turned in to much more.
I fly for Alberta in 35 days... I miss my bride but I'm holding steady.
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| From: Vtbow
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| Date: 24-Apr-18 |
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Best of luck! I hung up my PSE wheel bow too and am concentrating on trad for the first time this year. All about simplifying for me. When life can be so complicated, why over complicate the fun stuff. Cheers and safe travels.
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| From: Red Dogs
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| Date: 24-Apr-18 |
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it's a great way to pass time! Best of luck on your bear hunt and best wishes for the wife's deployment. She'll be home before you know it!
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| From: Jarhead
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| Date: 24-Apr-18 |
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Thanks RD... every time I start feeling sorry for myself I string up my bow and go shoot... problem solved.
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| From: Lost arrow
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| Date: 24-Apr-18 |
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First and most important we thank you and your wife for what you do for us. Secondly the LW is the trad archery learning college. With no less than 50 experts among us you can get at least 25 different answers to any of your trad guestions. Really , a lot of knowledgeable people here more than willing to help. Be safe and good luck on your hunt.
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| From: PEARL DRUMS
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| Date: 24-Apr-18 |
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Good luck on your hunt. You picked some premium gear. If I had to chose one glass bow and one arrow shaft, it would be exactly what you have there.
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| From: Babbling Bob
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| Date: 24-Apr-18 |
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Shooting a trad type bow is really a fun pastime. Almost as good as fishing.....almost.
Great story you shared and best to you on your Bear hunt. Nice bow too.
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| From: Jarhead
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| Date: 24-Apr-18 |
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Pearl Drums... thanks. I couldn't be happier with my bow. I never regret my choice when I draw it back.
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| From: WildernessBuck
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| Date: 24-Apr-18 |
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Best of luck on your upcoming bear hunt and a big thanks to you and your wife for your service! Post some pics from your hunt when you get back. Dave
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| From: Jarhead
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| Date: 24-Apr-18 |
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My bride... I haven't converted her to trad yet... perhaps when she gets back I'll deploy and suggest that she take up a stick bow to pass the time. Damn I'm good...
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| From: Bjrogg
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| Date: 27-Apr-18 |
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ThankYou both for your service and Happy Hunting to both of you. There is nothing like this type of hunting. It is not impossible and it is very rewarding. Bjrogg
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| From: Archre167
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| Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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Agreed! Thank you for your service and good luck to you. I too feel like archery is a great stress reliever and has always brought me back to a good place!
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| From: Murray Seratt
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| Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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Thank you both for your service. Good luck on the near hunt. That is a beautiful kudu!
Murray
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| From: chazz847
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| Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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Thank you for your service and to your wife, Hang in there and keep the faith. May God Bless you both.
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| From: Jon Stewart
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| Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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Outstanding MARINES. Have a great hunt and make sure you let us know how it goes. SEMPER Fi.
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| From: Buzz
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| Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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Enjoy Alberta and good luck on your hunt.
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| From: wooddamon1
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| Date: 28-Apr-18 |
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Thank you both and enjoy the bear hunt!
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| From: Bowmania
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| Date: 29-Apr-18 |
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Thanks for you and your wife's service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Every time I see one of Jim's bows I go crazy in a bad way!!!
JAR, I that was my bow I'd move the gripper on the quiver all the way to the left on the rubber holder. It puts the arrows in the same plane as the bow. Little easier to get through brush and for me it improves the balance.
BUT most important it will look better.
Bowmania
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