Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: JW_Halverson on May 11, 2014, 04:30:43 pm

Title: Tell me this doesn't look like fun!
Post by: JW_Halverson on May 11, 2014, 04:30:43 pm

For those that find paintball just a little too tame...

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/09/nyregion/archery-tag-offers-a-tame-version-of-the-hunger-games.html?_r=1

Title: Re: Tell me this doesn't look like fun!
Post by: wildman on May 11, 2014, 06:07:28 pm

We kinda did the same thing one night. Several dark home brews some bunny busters and a 30# lil bow. Equal parts home brew and stupidity = brusies.

Title: Re: Tell me this doesn't look like fun!
Post by: lostarrow on May 11, 2014, 08:43:50 pm

Used to do the same thing when we were kids, but without the marshmallows. They were just kid made bows but it's a wonder no one ever got (seriously) hurt.  All the things we did that our mothers never knew about....... We could fill a book, I'm sure :o  . No wonder we are so protective of our kids .
     It does look like fun though ,JW.  I wonder how long before someone  gets injured and ruins the fun for everyone.  >:(  good way to hone your skills on a moving target! ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Tell me this doesn't look like fun!
Post by: Mike Joe on May 11, 2014, 09:19:52 pm

That looks like a blast! 8)

Title: Re: Tell me this doesn't look like fun!
Post by: bowtarist on May 12, 2014, 08:45:06 am

Yes Jw, She looks like she could be a lot of fun.  :o  ;) ;) dp

Title: Re: Tell me this doesn't look like fun!
Post by: Stringman on May 12, 2014, 12:39:24 pm

Is it just me or is she shooting that all wrong?

Title: Re: Tell me this doesn't look like fun!
Post by: Josh B on May 12, 2014, 04:06:48 pm

I'm guessing that she learned Asiatic with a thumb ring Scott.  They draw the arrow on the other side of the bow.  It does look like fun, but after about two minutes I would be an easy target while laying on the floor gasping for air like a beached whale!  Lol!  Josh

Title: Re: Tell me this doesn't look like fun!
Post by: Stringman on May 12, 2014, 04:48:50 pm

Actually looks like ishi style, but not quite...

Title: Re: Tell me this doesn't look like fun!
Post by: bowtarist on May 12, 2014, 05:05:09 pm

But she's not using a thumb release in the pic. W/ the black arrow and black riser it's hard to tell for sure what side the arrow is on.

Title: Re: Tell me this doesn't look like fun!
Post by: Josh B on May 12, 2014, 07:13:17 pm

Ehhh......it was just a guess. Josh

Title: Re: Tell me this doesn't look like fun!
Post by: Poggins on May 12, 2014, 08:56:06 pm

I used to paintball all the time then it got expensive ( fuel prices) , so I'd defiantly get involved in it .

Title: Re: Tell me this doesn't look like fun!
Post by: bowtarist on May 12, 2014, 11:06:03 pm

Quote from: Gun Doc on May 12, 2014, 07:13:17 pm

Ehhh......it was just a guess. Josh

Just sayin...I noticed/thought a similar realease/idea. so...mine is just a guess too.

Title: Re: Tell me this doesn't look like fun!
Post by: JW_Halverson on May 12, 2014, 11:10:07 pm

I wonder if a cup could be cut into the front of the "marshmallow" and hold a paintball?  Something that leaves a telltale mark short of blood/bruising/fracture. 

You know, just keeping it honest. 

Maybe we need a Challenge Build, 25# bow, matching arrows, and then we choose up sides next year at the Classic! 

Title: Re: Tell me this doesn't look like fun!
Post by: DLH on May 13, 2014, 12:03:25 am

I wanted to do tennis balls on the end of atlatl darts at a shoot this spring here in ky but no one thought it was as good an idea as I did wonder why? :laugh: