Re: Archery
Evil Maniac, I agree with you on doing it traditional. I've shot many a bow for hunting or just for fun, but the traditional/recurve has always made me feel more "human", know what I mean? I usually use a 55-60 lbs draw wieght on a homeade traditional, with wooden arrows and a leather arm-strap (once, I didn't wear this my arm was red for days when I shot a 60lb). My good buddy shoots only compound, and I don't like how your not "tested" to hold the string back. I prefer to struggle with it while i'm out in the bush; again it makes me feel more tested and I get a better sense of pride when I hit a deer.
The highest weight I pulled back was either a 95lb or a 105lb, but it doesn't come easy...luckily I play (American) football and have to lift weights every day.
EDIT: BTW home-making takes forever and they often break at the oddest times, so I don't advise it if you don't have the time, uncle to teach you, or live in Michigan with plenty of trees.
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