Archery.

[Jurgens Smit]

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.

[Rob Mortimer]

Try Archers Edge in Moreleta. Not sure if they offer training but will probably be able to point you in a direction at least

[Underachiever]

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....

[Jurgens Smit]

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

[Underachiever]

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

Go 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. 

[J∆kk∆ls]

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

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.  

[Underachiever]

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?

[Kranswurm]

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 Rod

https://www.heartwoodbowsonline.com/bushbuck-hybrid-bow

[Jurgens Smit]

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.

[Chris_]

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

[Underachiever]

FUN, FUN, FUN, and no license required!!

 

Nice that the N+1 rule also applies.

[J∆kk∆ls]

what yardage? Prob 15-20?

Yip, I can hit a slow moving target about the size of a paper plate at 15Yards. 

[J∆kk∆ls]

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 Rod

https://www.heartwoodbowsonline.com/bushbuck-hybrid-bow

Those look amazing. I am looking at getting Toelke Longbow when I have $1200 lying around. 

[J∆kk∆ls]

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.  

[Jurgens Smit]

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]

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.JPG

I 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. 

 

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Edited February 19, 2021 by J∆kk∆ls