coatimundi01 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 ...the hard way! Never shoot somebody else's bow that is waaaay too long for you... I got 65lb of Hoyt string raked across my forearm at a high rate of speed lol! The good news is I was still able to sight in the 20yd pin on the old Barnett bow I posted about a month or two ago. New string, peep sight, bought a fletcher and some 3" vanes, field points, Muzzy BHs, and she's good to go! Just gotta sight the rest of the pins in now. Not bad for an archery n00b eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donniedent Report post Posted November 19, 2013 Did that more than a few times when I was starting out. Hurts like a sombuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted November 19, 2013 here's your sign 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xforcebaby Report post Posted November 19, 2013 Ouch, that is definitely not awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2horns Report post Posted November 21, 2013 when it hurts the first time, stop, think and oh yah stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2horns Report post Posted November 21, 2013 oh forgot, obama care can fix you up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted November 21, 2013 Yikes!! Seen that before. Haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted November 21, 2013 Ouch. I had quite a few of those when I started off with a too big men's hand me down bow. Sure helps to have a bow that fits you although every once in awhile I still get a small one as a reminder that my form is off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seldom Drawn Report post Posted November 22, 2013 I don't think it had anything to do with draw length,just bad form. Most people never have been taught how to shoot a bow.Looks like you just locked your arm out. Seldom Drawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ANut Report post Posted November 22, 2013 First time I shot my bow I had the same thing happen. Like seldom said I was never taught how to shoot a bow before that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coatimundi01 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 It was the draw length. That bow was waaaay too long. I should've never have even let the string go. They guy said it was a 31" long draw version... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seldom Drawn Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Has nothing to do with draw length, have you ever had a lesson? most people just go and buy new technology and can shoot good in a hour but they have never been taught, how to shoot or anything about form. Seldom Drawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seldom Drawn Report post Posted November 22, 2013 I am left handed with a 31 3/4" draw I bet I can shoot your right handed bow whatever draw length all day long, and i will shoot it right handed and never it my forearem. Most people go to Archery headquarters, or bass pro, cabelas and they don't really know how to teach the art of bow hunting with the new bows they don't really have to, when they can get people to hit the target in 20 minutes I think its all about the salecan you blame them most of them have never been taught how to shoot a bow. Seldom Drawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123456 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 It had everything to do with draw length. It is only common sense that if your arm is not long enough, then it will have to be as straight as possible to shoot a bow that is too long of a draw length. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 oh forgot, obama care can fix you up. Only after you get a referral and pay the high deductible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
