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trad versus primitive
Traxx:
Once again we are thinking material.
Thats not the only point for many either.Method of construction is a point as well.Severall of these "Traditional" bows are made by methods and materials that are 10 yrs old or less.Cant really call that Traditional,by its true definition now can we?For that matter,can we really call a Primitive bow,"Primitive",if its made with modern material and by modern methods?Example=A selfbow,made with store bought lumber,fashioned with modern electrical power tools and finished with modern chemical based finishes.Pretty Neo Primitive,if ya ask me.I know this topic has been beaten to death through the years,on these sites.Hence the semi comical sarcasm of my previous post.I do feel that lables have been thrown around recklessly over the last few years leading to some confusion though.I have had some reservation about the term Primitive,due to the negative conotations associated by many,toward the term,this day n age.My take on the definitions,for what its worth,is this...Primitive bows are by the true definition,Traditional.Traditional bows as they are called,really fall under the definition of Modern or Contemporary Long bows and recurves.The other modern bows,well,i dont consider them bows at all,by the true definition of a Bow.LOL.It really doesnt matter all that much though,if ya really think about it.As long as your havein fun with what your doing,then lables be damned. ;D
Kegan:
--- Quote from: Traxx on February 04, 2010, 12:16:40 am ---Once again we are thinking material.
Thats not the only point for many either.Method of construction is a point as well.Severall of these "Traditional" bows are made by methods and materials that are 10 yrs old or less.Cant really call that Traditional,by its true definition now can we?For that matter,can we really call a Primitive bow,"Primitive",if its made with modern material and by modern methods?Example=A selfbow,made with store bought lumber,fashioned with modern electrical power tools and finished with modern chemical based finishes.Pretty Neo Primitive,if ya ask me.I know this topic has been beaten to death through the years,on these sites.Hence the semi comical sarcasm of my previous post.I do feel that lables have been thrown around recklessly over the last few years leading to some confusion though.I have had some reservation about the term Primitive,due to the negative conotations associated by many,toward the term,this day n age.My take on the definitions,for what its worth,is this...Primitive bows are by the true definition,Traditional.Traditional bows as they are called,really fall under the definition of Modern or Contemporary Long bows and recurves.The other modern bows,well,i dont consider them bows at all,by the true definition of a Bow.LOL.It really doesnt matter all that much though,if ya really think about it.As long as your havein fun with what your doing,then lables be damned. ;D
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You make a good point. Truth be told, I don't care what it is... archery is archery. I'm a fan no matter what. :)
recurve shooter:
i agree kegan, as long as it aint a compound, i like it!
Justin Snyder:
--- Quote from: Traxx on February 04, 2010, 12:16:40 am ---Once again we are thinking material.
Thats not the only point for many either.Method of construction is a point as well.Severall of these "Traditional" bows are made by methods and materials that are 10 yrs old or less.Cant really call that Traditional,by its true definition now can we?For that matter,can we really call a Primitive bow,"Primitive",if its made with modern material and by modern methods?Example=A selfbow,made with store bought lumber,fashioned with modern electrical power tools and finished with modern chemical based finishes.Pretty Neo Primitive,if ya ask me.I know this topic has been beaten to death through the years,on these sites.Hence the semi comical sarcasm of my previous post.I do feel that lables have been thrown around recklessly over the last few years leading to some confusion though.I have had some reservation about the term Primitive,due to the negative conotations associated by many,toward the term,this day n age.My take on the definitions,for what its worth,is this...Primitive bows are by the true definition,Traditional.Traditional bows as they are called,really fall under the definition of Modern or Contemporary Long bows and recurves.The other modern bows,well,i dont consider them bows at all,by the true definition of a Bow.LOL.It really doesnt matter all that much though,if ya really think about it.As long as your havein fun with what your doing,then lables be damned. ;D
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Kegan:
--- Quote from: recurve shooter on February 04, 2010, 10:55:45 am ---i agree kegan, as long as it aint a compound, i like it!
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Naw, if a compounder will put up with my sticks I'll put up with his wheels ;)!
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