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Jackpineboyz:
Hi, looking for any references that discuss the native american draw styles. I'm looking for something that goes into some detail. I'm having trouble finding more than a few paragraphs and maybe a picture or two. A particular archer would be helpful to watch on some videos etc. that has actually developed this as a shooting style for hunting.
I'm exploring this style just for a change of pace, and I am starting a sinew backed short bow that I would like to design for this style.
TimBo:
I like this video.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,45943.msg624652.html#msg624652
Paleo Planet has a thread on Native American Pinch Grips. Also, try googling "tertiary grip bow". The second result is American Indian Archery - Volume 4 - Page 138. Go up a page and there is a diagram of releases.
I like the tertiary grip and am intending to make a hunting weight short bow or two this year. It is fun to use that grip on my kids' bows, but I'm not sure how much weight I could use with it.
I think Jim Hamm's Bows and Arrows of the Native Americans also has a section on grips and shooting.
Jackpineboyz:
I have the texts, looking for the next step or some advice beyond that. The video was helpful, I've seen some of primitive tim's stuff before, but it was good to hear his thoughts.
Thank you for the reference.
Jackpineboyz:
timbo
I ordered Hamm's book. I had a similar title by spotted eagle. Thank's again for your response.
TimBo:
No problem - I'm glad you liked the video. I really like the Hamm book, especially the sections on arrows and strings. Is American Indian Archery worth getting?
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