Field Archery?

[WhichDawg]

When I started out compound bow shooting, me and my gf got a Genesis training bow. The reason being is you can adjust the draw length so we each could shoot correctly. Also it has adjustable pulls from 15-25 lbs which is great for first timers or people who don't want a large pull. Then after we graduated to stronger bows we set it up for Bow-Fishing! (which I haven't done yet but will).

[CQC-7]

The genesis is a really neat bow.  I have never thought that it would be good for bowfishing but now having thought about it I cannot think of a better tool for bow fishing.

[yellowhammer]

There's a club not far from you, I've just been told; http://www.bridgewoods.archer.btinternet.co.uk/broadband.html

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

If you don't want to go compound, what about a Mongol- or horse-bow? Smooth, fast and they feel like a compound in the draw (a bit) with the weight dropping off as you draw it. Quicks have a few different ones; http://www.quicks.com/pdf/pdf12to27.pdf (second page down).

They take a bit of getting used to after a 'normal' recurve or compound, but it's worth trying. Nice and short for field as well.

Don't suppose you're left-handed by any chance, are you? 

Now I'm a righty , I had thought about a mongolian bow, as I always found them quite progresive in the draw compared to flat and longbows

And it's relativley cheap to, thanks mate

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

There's a club not far from you, I've just been told; http://www.bridgewoods.archer.btinternet.co.uk/broadband.html

Yeah but you have to go on a training day first, which is pretty expensive (more than the cost of a moderatly priced bow ), But I'll probably end up going there in the new year, to try before I buy so to speak

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

When I started out compound bow shooting, me and my gf got a Genesis training bow. The reason being is you can adjust the draw length so we each could shoot correctly. Also it has adjustable pulls from 15-25 lbs which is great for first timers or people who don't want a large pull. Then after we graduated to stronger bows we set it up for Bow-Fishing! (which I haven't done yet but will).

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Have you got a link to where I can get one mate

[WhichDawg]

Here's one Mikey and the price is in pounds!
http://www.bowsports.com/acatalog/Bowsports_Catalogue_Bows_30.html

You want the Mathews Genesis Pro.
I want the Switchback XT! I have the LX (discontinued) and FX-2 (for her)

and you'll need a site, rest, arrows, tips, most use a mechanical draw (sissy's!)
if you get in it, we'll help you out my friend

[yellowhammer]

If you get a compound don't buy any accessories until we've had a little chat, and I've had a sort through Ian's Big Box O'Fun 

[WhichDawg]

see, mates to the rescue!
then get a hat like this;

[yellowhammer]

see, mates to the rescue!
then get a hat like this;

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That's what I'm looking for in the box! 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Here's one Mikey and the price is in pounds!
http://www.bowsports.com/acatalog/Bowsports_Catalogue_Bows_30.html

You want the Mathews Genesis Pro.
I want the Switchback XT! I have the LX (discontinued) and FX-2 (for her)

and you'll need a site, rest, arrows, tips, most use a mechanical draw (sissy's!)
if you get in it, we'll help you out my friend

How much , do the accept abused kidneys instead

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

If you get a compound don't buy any accessories until we've had a little chat, and I've had a sort through Ian's Big Box O'Fun 

Will do mate , though it'll probably be around february march time before I get one

[WhichDawg]

Here's one Mikey and the price is in pounds!
http://www.bowsports.com/acatalog/Bowsports_Catalogue_Bows_30.html

You want the Mathews Genesis Pro.
I want the Switchback XT! I have the LX (discontinued) and FX-2 (for her)

and you'll need a site, rest, arrows, tips, most use a mechanical draw (sissy's!)
if you get in it, we'll help you out my friend

How much , do the accept abused kidneys instead

that's a pretty good price for that genesis pro; a good hunting bow is like over 500 usd

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Here's one Mikey and the price is in pounds!
http://www.bowsports.com/acatalog/Bowsports_Catalogue_Bows_30.html

You want the Mathews Genesis Pro.
I want the Switchback XT! I have the LX (discontinued) and FX-2 (for her)

and you'll need a site, rest, arrows, tips, most use a mechanical draw (sissy's!)
if you get in it, we'll help you out my friend

How much , do the accept abused kidneys instead

that's a pretty good price for that genesis pro; a good hunting bow is like over 500 usd

I suppose so, but I'm a fully paid up member of the expensive Ex-wives club, so I think I'm gona have to find something a little less sophisticated

Just so you know, it's illegal to hunt in the UK, so I don't need a bow specific to hunting thanks mate

[WhichDawg]

lol poor guy (move to America and shuck them ex's!) ! I've heard that about hunting there, I'm not a true hunter myself but like to shoot and always wanted the skill.
you probably could get good deals on recurves and long bows if your interested.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

lol poor guy (move to America and shuck them ex's!) ! I've heard that about hunting there, I'm not a true hunter myself but like to shoot and always wanted the skill.
you probably could get good deals on recurves and long bows if your interested.

I am thinking long and hard at making my own again, as I used to make survival bows all the time in my teens, but they obviously never last that long, with the wood not being seasoned and all

[WhichDawg]

I've always wanted to learn that! I've saved info on it, that would be a great skill to learn!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I've always wanted to learn that! I've saved info on it, that would be a great skill to learn!

Well survival bows are dead easy to make in less than a couple of hours, arrows are a real bugger though

You do have to watch and listen to the bow though, as there only good for perhaps 30-40  shots before they crack or really let go big time

[yellowhammer]

I've always wanted to learn that! I've saved info on it, that would be a great skill to learn!

Well survival bows are dead easy to make in less than a couple of hours, arrows are a real bugger though

You do have to watch and listen to the bow though, as there only good for perhaps 30-40  shots before they crack or really let go big time

So true! Having said that, I've seen a 70# compound let go at full draw and that's truly frightening 

If you want to make arrows, read Arrowsmithing: A Workable Knowledge from Primitive to Traditional
by R. E. Brotzman, and The Archer's Craft by A. E. Hodgkin. They'll soon sort you out 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I've always wanted to learn that! I've saved info on it, that would be a great skill to learn!

Well survival bows are dead easy to make in less than a couple of hours, arrows are a real bugger though

You do have to watch and listen to the bow though, as there only good for perhaps 30-40  shots before they crack or really let go big time

So true! Having said that, I've seen a 70# compound let go at full draw and that's truly frightening 

If you want to make arrows, read Arrowsmithing: A Workable Knowledge from Primitive to Traditional
by R. E. Brotzman, and The Archer's Craft by A. E. Hodgkin. They'll soon sort you out 

Did I tell you I work in a bookshop with a very attractive discount

I've never had a bow break on me, but an arrow did, and did it's level best to disapeer into my arm

[yellowhammer]

A bookshop you say? You could soon become my very favourite person! 

[WhichDawg]

ouch! I have a 70lb bow and think about that sometimes! (composite arrows breaking)

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

A bookshop you say? You could soon become my very favourite person! 

Well it's the one in rainham, so I leave it to your imagination which one

Mind you I'm only there part time till I can find something that fits around my truly complicated life!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

ouch! I have a 70lb bow and think about that sometimes! (composite arrows breaking)

Trust me it hurts, although it was winter and I was wearing a fairly substantial combat jacket, but it bled like a wotsit, and the bruising took a long time to go down

[WhichDawg]

young 30's is a good age to find your dream job! Find it! if other people can do it, why can't you!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

young 30's is a good age to find your dream job! Find it! if other people can do it, why can't you!

Simple answer is I'm the wrong side of the pond to have the ability to live the dream

[WhichDawg]

we'll leave the light on for you micky for the day you jump on a ship and make it!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

we'll leave the light on for you micky for the day you jump on a ship and make it!

I've got to get rid of the ex first, then me and my boy can sneak across in Duncs life boat

[Grant Lamontagne]

Maybe the three of you should start across in the lifeboat then have the Ex "accidentally" wash overboard while the boy takes a cough syrup induced nap?

Def

[CQC-7]

Cough syrup induced nap?  Just use whiskey.  It is cheaper, it works, and if you share it with all an accident is bound to happen so there is no suprise when someone fall overboard.