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I finally got to shoot my new bow last night. Philip helped me finish the string for it and by around 7:30, I was shooting my beautiful 30# Black Widow 69" recurve. It's really sexy. I was shooting pretty well, but it will take some getting used to. It's a lot heavier and longer than any of the other bows I own, so holding the weight in my bow arm is a change. I have to constantly remind myself not to put a death grip on the bow, as I'm prone to do. I know, it's a bad habit, but I've got a few others that I'm trying to correct first. It's got an easy pull and a nice cast. It's "zippy" is a good way of putting it. I'm shooting about even with the target at 30 yards and a bit low at 20 for my aim point. The 28# Chiron I was borrowing was above the target at 30 and about even at 20.
As all new things that come near the archery range are prone to "initiation," my bow as no different. I came back after an end and Philip had picked up my bow to shoot it. I was expecting that to happen throughout the night, it's a new toy, after all. Next end, the bows been moved from the bow rack to one of the wall pegs. Then another wall peg on the other side, then the one at 25 meters, wrapped around the bow rack, hanging from a hook at the back of the range, twisted strings (Philip unstrung his) with Philip's bow. Every once in a while I would get a "paranoia end" upon which the bow would remain where it is supposed to. Finally, we did a few speed ends. I came back to the line after the first one that Philip timed and the bow was still there. I looked away for just a second and when I looked back, it was gone.![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
dieppe had taken it! His timing was perfect. It provided much amusement throughout the course of the night. I figured that at least Philip, Marion, Esmeralda and Bob were in on it. Turns out that everyone was in on it at least one end. Andreu said he didn't get to play along, but not for lack of trying! At the end of it all, Philip and Marion were the instigators. No surprise. :) Now to try it on Pag at the next tournament...
Now I've got my new toy, it's been initiated, and hopefully it will be left alone now!
Next up, starting an official practice at the south end of the barony once a month. I would like to see a lot of the Noe College kids come out. I think we could have a good group from there, if they're given the opportunity. I decided to start in April, but we'll see what happens.
As all new things that come near the archery range are prone to "initiation," my bow as no different. I came back after an end and Philip had picked up my bow to shoot it. I was expecting that to happen throughout the night, it's a new toy, after all. Next end, the bows been moved from the bow rack to one of the wall pegs. Then another wall peg on the other side, then the one at 25 meters, wrapped around the bow rack, hanging from a hook at the back of the range, twisted strings (Philip unstrung his) with Philip's bow. Every once in a while I would get a "paranoia end" upon which the bow would remain where it is supposed to. Finally, we did a few speed ends. I came back to the line after the first one that Philip timed and the bow was still there. I looked away for just a second and when I looked back, it was gone.
dieppe had taken it! His timing was perfect. It provided much amusement throughout the course of the night. I figured that at least Philip, Marion, Esmeralda and Bob were in on it. Turns out that everyone was in on it at least one end. Andreu said he didn't get to play along, but not for lack of trying! At the end of it all, Philip and Marion were the instigators. No surprise. :) Now to try it on Pag at the next tournament...Now I've got my new toy, it's been initiated, and hopefully it will be left alone now!
Next up, starting an official practice at the south end of the barony once a month. I would like to see a lot of the Noe College kids come out. I think we could have a good group from there, if they're given the opportunity. I decided to start in April, but we'll see what happens.
