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Main Discussion Area => Announcements => Topic started by: Orion on August 09, 2012, 08:35:56 pm

Title: Hello, new guy from SoCal
Post by: Orion on August 09, 2012, 08:35:56 pm

Hi, I am new to the site and I just wanted to introduce myself.  My name is Bryan and I have always had an intense interest in archery, hunting, fishing and the tools of the people that preceded us.  I have been an archer and bowhunter for most of my life, but a few years ago I was sitting there hunting with my wheeled, modern monster and realized that I was really missing something big.  I have since taken up flintknapping and am getting started with the art of bowmaking. Reading through the "Traditional Bowyer's Bible" now. Very soon I will attempt to make my first (and probably not last bow).  This is a great, very informative site, thanks for the great info, and please bear with my many future questions! Take care!

Bryan

Title: Re: Hello, new guy from SoCal
Post by: hunterbob on August 09, 2012, 08:51:11 pm

Hi Bryan.I am new around this site also.but I have to say I love it.

Title: Re: Hello, new guy from SoCal
Post by: Weylin on August 09, 2012, 08:52:58 pm

Welcome! You found the right place.

Title: Re: Hello, new guy from SoCal
Post by: blackhawk on August 09, 2012, 08:54:00 pm

Welcome to the "real" world. Glad your eyes are starting to open. Do you know what path your about to take?  >:D

Title: Re: Hello, new guy from SoCal
Post by: Orion on August 09, 2012, 08:59:07 pm

Lol, I can only imagine at this point, I just have this burning desire to hunt with a bow, points and arrows that I made from scratch.  Once I started reading and planning I quickly realized that I would never look at a tree the same way again, lol. 

Title: Re: Hello, new guy from SoCal
Post by: Bryce on August 10, 2012, 12:00:07 am

Southern California huh! Welcome to PA!!!

What do you think your first bow is gonna be? Wood? Design? Performance goals? (draw weight ect.)

Title: Re: Hello, new guy from SoCal
Post by: Orion on August 10, 2012, 12:14:42 am

My first will likely be a self bow of oak board or whatever I can find locally. I would be happy with a first bow that even shoots, as it will be a learning experience.  Beyond that, for my hunting bow it will likely be something 55-60 lbs, but not sure on wood or style. Eventually I would like to get to the point that I harvest my own stave and complete the process from the beginning.  I am leaving my options open until I learn more

Title: Re: Hello, new guy from SoCal
Post by: coaster500 on August 10, 2012, 01:21:22 am

Lots of help and great folks here....  Welcome :)

Title: Re: Hello, new guy from SoCal
Post by: Weylin on August 10, 2012, 01:44:59 am

Sounds like you have a good plan to get started. Some guys wanna start with a Mongolian composite bow or something equally ridiculous.  ::) Keep it simple and you wont be sorry.

Title: Re: Hello, new guy from SoCal
Post by: Pappy on August 10, 2012, 07:37:35 am

Welcome,I know you will like it here ,looking forward to seeing some of your work. :) :)
   Pappy