meeting with the master

[little john]

chunky has saw fit to take me under his wing and guide me in the ways of trad archery for this I am ever grateful
who was your sensei or master or someone you truly respected the one who taught you the way of the wood and string

[TP3]

Trial and error here. Mark at KC'S helped me out with figuring out the basics.

[Loreva13]

For me it's all of the TBH tradies that post up great advice, information, and tips.

[Chunky]

I have learned something from most of the guys I have hunted and shot with. Marty, Bisch, Chris Brown, Terry Dunn, just to name a couple.

I didn't spend a ton of time with him, but Keith Bass had a big impact on my attitude toward traditional.

I am a very long way from a master, but I do enjoy helping people get started.

[killerbee]

Sam Stephens got me hooked!

[Rivermonster]

For me it's all of the TBH tradies that post up great advice, information, and tips.

same here, and thanks to everyone who contributed

[SwampRabbit]

I haven't decided yet

When I joined the trad side, there was an outpouring of offers to help me get setup and to shoot. As my family and work schedule have permitted, I've been able to shoot and meet with a few guys on here. I'm just getting started and I know I have a long, fun journey ahead.

My advice, have an open mind and learn something from everybody you meet. I learned really quick that trad is way more diverse and personal that I could have imagined. There alot of ways to tinker and do things differently and still have fun. I can honestly say I have learned something already from just about everybody that has posted here and who I've met.

If there is any competition... I think it is around who is having the most fun.

[jerp]

have an open mind and learn something from everybody you meet. I learned really quick that trad is way more diverse and personal that I could have imagined. There alot of ways to tinker and do things differently and still have fun.

The steepest part of the learning curve is figuring out what style or combination of styles fits you best. Watching Masters of the Barebow reconfirms to me that there is no "right way" to do it. The 6-7 archers in that series all shoot phenomenally well. However other than a few fundamentals like back using tension, no two do anything else alike. How they grip the bow, how they grip the string, anchor, release, aiming method, etc varies from archer to archer. You kind of have to try them all before settling in on what works for you. That can be frustrating but well worth it when it finally comes together.

[BmacBmac1]

Ol Man (Doug McCoy) is my sensei and the one that I am envious of ........

[Deb]

I haven't decided yet

When I joined the trad side, there was an outpouring of offers to help me get setup and to shoot. As my family and work schedule have permitted, I've been able to shoot and meet with a few guys on here. I'm just getting started and I know I have a long, fun journey ahead.

My advice, have an open mind and learn something from everybody you meet. I learned really quick that trad is way more diverse and personal that I could have imagined. There alot of ways to tinker and do things differently and still have fun. I can honestly say I have learned something already from just about everybody that has posted here and who I've met.

If there is any competition... I think it is around who is having the most fun.

This.

Bob Sarrels and the "Hittin' 'Em Like Howard Hill" DVD for me.

[Buff]

you picked a great coach in Chunky



good luck and have fun with it

[trad"Doc"53]

You sure got a great coach! In fact I'm a little envious, ok, a lot! I had to learn by trial and error, and considering I started at about age 4, there's has been lots of error! Good luck!

[little john]

I have lived a stone's throw from chunky my entire life and did not realize it proximity had everything to do with it I am very lucky to have him as a "coach" thanks for all the advice you guys and keep it coming

[chester12]

Still waiting for that person to step up for me, LOL.

[Phillip Fields]

Pretty much self taught.