Just getting started.

[crarnold65]

Just wanted to say hello and tell everybody associated with this web site and Primitive Archer how awesome this is. I am new to the traditional archery sport. I have been a compound user for a number of years but always felt like I was missing out out something. I met Jim Belcher of Belcher Bows at the at the Madison, WI deer and turkey show in April and after bugging him for the three days of the show I finally upon arriving back in Stuart ordered one of his awesome bows for myself. It is a work of art and shoots just a nice as I envisioned. Now I just can't seem to take the compound down of the rack of late. I also can't seem to find many people in my area that can help me alot as far as learning a bit more about shooting longbows and the upkeep of one as well so I hope I don't annoy too many of you with questions. I will try to do most of my learning by reading but please be patient if I ask a stupid question. 

[Woodland Roamer]

Welcome crarnold65!! You've came to the right place for your new addiction! It wont be long until you forget that bows with wheels on them ever existed! Oh, and there is no stupid question, if you don't know you have to ask to learn.

Alan

[crarnold65]

Thanks Allen.

i look forward to my first hunting season with my longbow but I am starting to worry just alittle bit that spending to much time on this forum and I am going to want to build my own. Well it probably is a little late in the year for that.....but next year .... I am taking notes already.

Thanks again for your response

[Kegan]

Build one anyway !

Look at it this way. If you cut down the tree, debark it and split it out, by next summer it'll be ready to be turned into a nice longbow for season!

[madcrow]

You came to the right place to learn.  My last three compounds hung on the wall for three years.  I finally sold them to make room for the bows, arrows and quivers that I had made.  Ask away.  Whatever the question, you will find the answer here.  No pressure guys.

[crarnold65]

Thanks for the replies,

I said I would start slow, but like my favorite comedian once said..."I have the right to remain silent, but not the ability". Any body have any suggestins as to what kind of wood I should start looking for to begin the process? I live in South Florida and am limited as to the types of wood available. I would like some Hickory  but not going to find that down here.

[kayakfisher]

Hey don't worry about asking stupid questions ![ I done ask them all ]so these guys already have all the answers to the questions . Its the only way to learn .build you a bow anyway you can do it , I did Welcome aboard
                                                      Dennis

[Badbill]

There are a lot of ways to get started without a lot of money. Try Sam Harpers red oak build along. He uses wood from Lowes or Home Depot.  With all the help from here you can make it all fancy real easy.
Good Luck.
Bill

[sailordad]

yup your at the right spot

no such thimgs as stupid questions here,just people seeking knowledge from those that know

yup you might as well start right now on building that bow for next year,and then make an appt with Dr.Keenan  lol

cause you already show the early warning signs.

welcome aboard

                                                                       peace,
                                                                             tim

p.s. 

a good way to never want to shoot the wheelie bow again,shoot that first,then shot the longbow.see which is quiter.you will be surprised

[adb]

Welcome aboard! Ask away.

[Pappy]

Welcome ,you will like it here,just ask away.
   Pappy

[GregB]

Welcome! It's a pretty cool feeling shooting an arrow for the first time from a bow you just finished using your own hands. I highly recommend your experiencing it!

[George Tsoukalas]

There's some stuff on my site too. Jawge
http://mysite.verizon.net/georgeandjoni/

[John K]

Welcome, You can't go wrong with this place !!

[Papa Matt]

CRARNOLD, what woods do you have down there? Any white ash or hard maple?

-Matt