Hey gang I am very curious with traditional archery. However I know exactly nothing about traditional archery. Any basic knowledge would be helpful, Thanks for your time.
Well, To be very basic, Instead of shooting a bow that has pulleys, and cams, and sights and stabilizers, you shoot what we call "indian sticks". With a compound bow, you have a let-off, where you pull back the string, and it gets easier, where with a recurve, or longbow, you pull the weight of the bow the whole time. You only have an arrow rest usually, with some sort of quiver. You can usually pick whatever arrows you want, wood arrows and/or aluminum are usually considered the ones you would choose for recurves. Instead of plastic vanes, you would have feathers, to give it better flight, and more stabilization. But beyond that, it's pretty much doing it how they did back when all they had was bow and arrow. I hope this helps, and i hope that you start shooting traditional. Goodluck.
Listen to whatever these guys say, There is a several guys here who are plenty deadly with the trad gear and one who can even build you a bow. I kinda picked up a little a couple of years ago and have had alot of fun with it.
Thanks what is the difference between split finger and the other one and what are the differences between grips? i was looking at the black widow website and saw those. what are some other trad bow companies?
Aha I can answer your first question. Split finger is where you place the nock between your pointer finger and middle finger when drawing, Three under is where \you have all three of your drawing fingers under the nock. Now why (I think correct me if I am wrong guys) you choose either one is personal preference and what feels better to you. I am a splitfinger tab kind of a guy
Basic's... Well normally your draw length will be a little shorter than with a compound. Most traditional bows poundage is based on a draw length of 28 inches and although it will vary, add or subtract a couple pounds for every inch over or under 28 inches. Smoothness and comfort of drawing the bow is influenced by the length and design of the bow.. A long riser with short limbs may be uncomfortable for someone with a longer draw length where a short riser with longer limbs may be more comfortable.. It really boils down to personal preference. I'd recommend finding someone knowledgable about Trad. equipment and letting them give you a hand. Chris
Best basic book I read is by Brian Sorrells Beginner's Guide to Traditional Archery. It really helped me get started. His method for improvement is boring. But if one could keep to his method of starting close and moving out over months, I believe it would make a new shooter proficient in months. I also read "become the arrow", and liked it. I didn't like any of Asbell's stuff.
I make all mine. I prefer my longbows, but have a few recurves ive made. This years hunting bow is a bow I finished last fall. Its a reflexed/deflexed bamboo, Ipe, and Osage longbow. 62lbs @ 28". My quiver was a bobcat and a racoon last year, and my arrows are just easton alluminum. Im a little lazy on arrows. Broadheads are magnus two blades.
