zbraman Report post Posted June 27, 2011 Am new to the forum and wondering if there are any other Traditional Archers. I shoot Long Bow and would like hearing from other Trad archers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted June 27, 2011 Not a traditional archer but just wanted to welcome you to the site. I'm sure there are a few. One of our members makes his own bow & arrows but can't for the life of me remember his name. He's fron San Carlos. Welcome! TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted June 27, 2011 Not a traditional archer but just wanted to welcome you to the site. I'm sure there are a few. One of our members makes his own bow & arrows but can't for the life of me remember his name. He's fron San Carlos. Welcome! TJ Welcome as well........I think the member who makes his own equipment also took a nice coues last year, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackal Report post Posted June 27, 2011 Welcome to the site Don. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotcoues Report post Posted June 27, 2011 I believe it's Rabid Apache who makes his own equipment. Very cool, interesting fella indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rabidApache Report post Posted June 28, 2011 Am new to the forum and wondering if there are any other Traditional Archers. I shoot Long Bow and would like hearing from other Trad archers Welcome. I shoot traditional equipment everynow and then,but since then I've become a primitive archer/builder. Happy HuntN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalkingW Report post Posted June 28, 2011 Am new to the forum and wondering if there are any other Traditional Archers. I shoot Long Bow and would like hearing from other Trad archers Welcome to the site!! There are a couple of us that still use the Traditional bows. I just can't hit anything with one of the new fast bows. They cant shoot over the brush and take way to long to shoot I just don't see why anyone would want one of the heavy things? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjvcon Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Haven't hunted with it yet, but I shoot a Martin Howitt Recurve. 65 lbs at 28", shooting 29" Carbon with the heaviest spline I could get an 100 grain heads. I was surprised when I started shooting it how fast it is. Definitely a challenge, and definitely fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoner Report post Posted May 29, 2015 New to this site also. I shoot & build both laminated & selfbows. Make my arrows, fletching & broadheads. Also make all most of my archery equipment. Just got back into knapping and hope to get a mulie this year, close but no cigar last year. John 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QhunterAZ Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Ive shoot prety much exclusively trad for the last 2 years. Been shootin stick bows since my dad made me one out of a bambo deep sea rod when I was 8. I got into a wheel bow but couldnt keep myhands off the sticks. I shoot recurves and longbows. Though I do have a preference for the long bow. Good to see other trad shooters in the ranks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Beavers Report post Posted May 29, 2015 I shoot compound but just wanted to say you guys are pretty awesome!!!...Hunting like early man and doing it well!!!! Awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted May 29, 2015 I got the traditional bug bad after ruining my compound bow on a hunt and had no backup. Since then I have not had anywhere near this much fun with archery since I was a little kid. I now own 3 recurve bows: a vintage 1960 Bear Kodiak, a new Grayling Green Super Kodiak, and a Whisperstik Kajikastik takedown. Each has it's own flavor but I'd say the Kodiak is my favorite! Welcome aboard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QhunterAZ Report post Posted May 29, 2015 I live over on the west side of phoenix, I shoot over at el oso park on 75th ave and Indian school. If any ones interested in meeting up and shooting let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Welcome. I hunt with a compound mostly, but took my first 2 deer with a recurve and still play around with a couple of them. I have a cheap, but amazing Samick sage I hunt small game with and a 1960s super Diablo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoner Report post Posted May 30, 2015 QhunterAZ - Been talking with a fella up in Globe thru the "Leatherwall" and will try to hook-up and shoot. I would love to shoot closer also. I am located in Apache Jct. I will PM you when I have some free time, you know how real life keeps getting in the way. Heat - I sure miss my Grayling Green Grizzly, great go to bow. Just pick it up and start shooting like it was yesterday. I shot my last Michigan whitetail with a 53' Kodiak with static tips. I noticed your Bible verses. I carved a bow for a close friend and named it "Esau" with the Genesis 27:3 written on it. The one I hunted with is "Ishmael" and shot a javelina with it when I first moved down here to AZ. John 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
