Jurgens Smit Posted February 5, 2021 Share Ordered myself a recurve bow earlier in the week, can't wait for it to arrive.My old man is more into bisley and personally I never saw the appeal in it, but this has drawn my attention big time.Can't wait to get going.Anyone know of any good coaches in the centurion/pta or nearby area?Would like to learn proper form and what not for competion archery. J∆kk∆ls and Underachiever 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mortimer Posted February 5, 2021 Share Try Archers Edge in Moreleta. Not sure if they offer training but will probably be able to point you in a direction at least Jurgens Smit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted February 5, 2021 Share Ordered myself a recurve bow earlier in the week, can't wait for it to arrive.My old man is more into bisley and personally I never saw the appeal in it, but this has drawn my attention big time. Can't wait to get going. Anyone know of any good coaches in the centurion/pta or nearby area?Would like to learn proper form and what not for competion archery.I love the recurve!! There are tons of very good YT videos that will teach you the basics. I bought an low poundage bow (27lb) when my (then) young son and I started. To accommodate both of us. I still shoot it. With the low poundage you can practice your technique and not fight the bow the whole time. I have a 70lb longbow which is a beast to shoot. Have fun - it's a great sport/hobby. Next N+1 is a compound.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgens Smit Posted February 5, 2021 Share I love the recurve!! There are tons of very good YT videos that will teach you the basics. I bought an low poundage bow (27lb) when my (then) young son and I started. To accommodate both of us. I still shoot it. With the low poundage you can practice your technique and not fight the bow the whole time. I have a 70lb longbow which is a beast to shoot. Have fun - it's a great sport/hobby. Next N+1 is a compound....My dad has a (i think) 70lb traditional recurve. I can draw it, but holding on and aiming is a workout and a half. On a side note, from the get go, is it necessary to buy sights and other things?Or do you learn basics and add that stuff later J∆kk∆ls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted February 5, 2021 Share My dad has a (i think) 70lb traditional recurve. I can draw it, but holding on and aiming is a workout and a half. On a side note, from the get go, is it necessary to buy sights and other things?Or do you learn basics and add that stuff laterGo have a look on YT. My recurve has a front sight only. So the "back sight" is the fixed point on your face/lips/cheek. Teaches you consistency. Aligned to the Olympics std. This single point sight needs to be adjusted based on the distance from the target. So remember your setting per distance!! A reputable archery shop will advise you. This also saves arrow cost (a few years back it was R100 per arrow, cheaper stuff) Instinctive shooting without any sights takes very long to master. Compound will have a back sight in the bow string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J∆kk∆ls Posted February 5, 2021 Share My dad has a (i think) 70lb traditional recurve. I can draw it, but holding on and aiming is a workout and a half. On a side note, from the get go, is it necessary to buy sights and other things?Or do you learn basics and add that stuff laterI am learning to shoot instinctively (No sites). My aim is to a bare minimum bow that doesn't require tinkering in the field. I will alway carry a spare string and bow wax on trips but that is it. Much like cycling the more part you have the more that can go wrong. It is very rewarding to hit the target and get a tight group with no sites. Underachiever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted February 6, 2021 Share I am learning to shoot instinctively (No sites). My aim is to a bare minimum bow that doesn't require tinkering in the field. I will alway carry a spare string and bow wax on trips but that is it. Much like cycling the more part you have the more that can go wrong. It is very rewarding to hit the target and get a tight group with no sites. what yardage? Prob 15-20? J∆kk∆ls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted February 6, 2021 Share I am learning to shoot instinctively (No sites). My aim is to a bare minimum bow that doesn't require tinkering in the field. I will alway carry a spare string and bow wax on trips but that is it. Much like cycling the more part you have the more that can go wrong. It is very rewarding to hit the target and get a tight group with no sites. I like this chaps work and came close to ordering one,I like the idea of a take down for my back pack alongside my Trout Rodhttps://www.heartwoodbowsonline.com/bushbuck-hybrid-bow J∆kk∆ls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgens Smit Posted February 6, 2021 Share The gents at magnum archery sent me the details for a coach and I went to guthries today to shoot.Totally different to compound bow I can tell you that. My fingers hurt, my shoulders hurt, but damn it was so fun.Definitely gonna be a long term hobby this. Underachiever and J∆kk∆ls 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted February 6, 2021 Share Funny timing for this thread to be revived because we went to an archery intro course today at zoo lake. IT WAS THE BEST! My word what a great sport. I'll 1000% be back J∆kk∆ls, Jurgens Smit and Underachiever 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted February 8, 2021 Share FUN, FUN, FUN, and no license required!! Nice that the N+1 rule also applies. Jurgens Smit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J∆kk∆ls Posted February 17, 2021 Share what yardage? Prob 15-20?Yip, I can hit a slow moving target about the size of a paper plate at 15Yards. Underachiever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J∆kk∆ls Posted February 17, 2021 Share I like this chaps work and came close to ordering one,I like the idea of a take down for my back pack alongside my Trout Rodhttps://www.heartwoodbowsonline.com/bushbuck-hybrid-bowThose look amazing. I am looking at getting Toelke Longbow when I have $1200 lying around. Kranswurm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J∆kk∆ls Posted February 17, 2021 Share The gents at magnum archery sent me the details for a coach and I went to guthries today to shoot.Totally different to compound bow I can tell you that. My fingers hurt, my shoulders hurt, but damn it was so fun.Definitely gonna be a long term hobby this.My fingers still hurt after three months of shooting regularly. But everything else feels good and strong. I probably just need to get better finger tabs. Underachiever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgens Smit Posted February 18, 2021 Share My fingers still hurt after three months of shooting regularly. But everything else feels good and strong. I probably just need to get better finger tabs. Where does your nock sit on the barebow?Do you have the arrow placed more or less eye level when you're anchored or is it at your fingers?As per the image? J∆kk∆ls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J∆kk∆ls Posted February 19, 2021 Share Where does your nock sit on the barebow?Do you have the arrow placed more or less eye level when you're anchored or is it at your fingers?As per the image? barebow.JPGI don't gap shoot like the picture shows. I shoot three under with the index finger under the nock and hooked in the corner of my mouth. Like this Edited February 19, 2021 by J∆kk∆ls Underachiever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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