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Agincourtwarb0w:

--- Quote from: mikekeswick on March 19, 2012, 05:55:44 am ---I must say that I think that the little jump when loosing (Jake)is not helping anything, also I don't understand if you are shooting for distance why you hold the bow at full draw for so long. A momentary pause is all thats necessary - not a hold.

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Greetin's
Well over on this end of the lake as I have said to Ian, there is not to many others in which to ask in person and shoot with to build technique, so I have done what I can through the EWBS to build technique and adjusting it to suit myself, I have tried many different variations. Well I have never been one to talk science into why I use a certain form, I feel there is no need, I think results speak much more true. The form I have built is based after as I have said different forms in the EWBS (primarily the rolling loose) and those members shoot with distance results I have not personally seen matched. So that speaks for itself in my mind. However I have tried a more snapshot loose rigid like a target shooter, it is even scene in some of my other videos, and my distances were far inferior compared to now. As for the jump, it is not something I plan out with my mind, on release I go with the energy, I don't fight it, when the pressure is released it is natural to go forward with it, soon it becomes one smooth motion. I could not have got that quarter pounder further with a 90lb had I not used that form.

Noel I think with time technique will come but by being able to use a medium ground bow, it will greatly aid you and quicken your climb. Watch how other people do things try it out and let your distances be the judge. A huge difference can be seen in such a little time between the video you posted and my new one, good on ya mate! I look forward to the future!

fishfinder401:
mikekeswick, i am a few weeks away from 18, and i am very careful while training with these kinds of things and i have leaned when my body is saying enough is enough, i have also been, and as far as needing a bow i can comfortable come to full draw with, i have to say, i look a lot more uncomfortable in the video than i really was, probably part of it was from still developing a technique and i have to agree with Jake with the jump thing, i can personally attest that when we shot that way we got better distance and on some shots it was inevitable. by the way, does anyone know of a placein the us that sells hickory boards 80+in long for backng? ( if you do pm me, please don't post the link ;) ) as that would allow me to use the nice 7ft ipe board i have waiting for a backing which would allow me another 120-130lb bow to train with
thanks
noel

fishfinder401:
one thing i must add, as far as me needing a lighter bow, any donations are welcome ;D ;) ::)

gstoneberg:
Hey Noel, if you don't get any takers on your hickory board let me know.  Almost all the sawmills down here saw hickory and pecan and I can probably request them to cut you a board you can rip up for backing strips or maybe even a backing strip directly if you give me the thickness.  Do you care about grain orientation?  The only problem we're going to have is in shipping.  You'll pay a premium for something that long, but I don't know what it will be.  I can ask at the PO next time I send something.  Have you checked sawmills up your way?  Hickory is pretty widespread.

George

Ian.:
There are lots of really good backing woods, and if you are struggling to find longer boards I wouldn't worry as Ipe works better as a shorter bow. You can get the weight you want from a 72" Ipe bow.

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