Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: sieddy on November 04, 2015, 08:20:02 pm
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Sadly I didn't make this one but received it today from the Bowyer (a real gent!)
Sinew backed Scottish Yew with horn tip overlays 54" and 1.5" recurves. 73#@24.5" and zero set! :o
I haven't had the chance to shoot it properly yet but it is a beast with little handshock. Any tips on form for shooting such a powerful little bow would be greatly appreciated! :-)
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My gosh that looks like an elegant BEAST of a bow! Obviously very well made, quite a thing to be given!
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I can't quite figure out how the string is coming together at the arrow in that photo....
well laid a straightedge on the screen and it works...just an optical illusion, I guess.
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That's a heck of a bow, would like to shoot that sucker!
I wonder how you could tell it took 'zero set'. For me set is the different measurement from before tillering and shot in.
Congrats on that bow.
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Cheers guys I am buzzing about this bow and had to share the pics on here where know they'd be appreciated!
Bowandarrow- that's spot on like so many bows on here it manages to look elegant and primitive. Incidentally it wasn't a gift as I bought it (but it was a steal! :)
Plan b- i see what you mean unfortunately I had to crop the person out of the shot. For the time being I don't think I could hold full draw long enough for a photo! :o
Simson- praise indeed coming from you mate. I knew set was the wrong term I meant to say the unbraced profile is completely flat except for the recurved tips.
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You and me both, sieddy!
I meant to say, too, cool bow! :)
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Very cool little bow but 73#@24.5" hurts me to think about it.
When I first started making and shooting short bows it took me quite a while to get good at it. I really had to concentrate on my form, the way I held the bow and my release. Being as strong as it is, if you can handle that weight comfortably you should be able to get a good release.
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Gorgeous bow! Why is the bowyer cropped out of the photo?!
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Thanks Pat. For the time being I'm not going to worry about accuracy but just concentrate on achieving a smooth release and in getting stronger! :o
I was daunted by the draw weight but I had to give it a go as Sinew backed bows are pretty unusual in the UK. And I've wanted to try one ever since I read DC Waldorfs book the art of making primitive bows and arrows. :)
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To be honest I didn't have his permission to use the photo.
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I used to shoot 65#at 25 quite a bit for my hunting bow,,,if you just shoot that bow exclusively you will develop very good accuracy,, I had a floating anchor but tried to use consistent good form,,, the bow will dictate when to let go( you just cant pull it any more) and you will get a great release,, :) when you dont have an anchor,, it is good to put a piece of tape on the arrow so you hit draw the same each time,,
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73#@24.5" and zero set! Wow....... :o