Post by: biliff on February 23, 2013, 07:34:50 PM
Fletcher made me a light poundage hickory bow (31lbs) and a dozen cedar arrows spined for the lighter draw. Figured that was about as much draw as I could handle.
Caught a quick break in the weather so I ran out back and flung a few arrows. Probably broke a bunch of city ordinances doing it, but nothing snapped in my shoulder so I'm on my way!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/biliff/5212FF73-D302-4D2B-8066-95C36AEB2CB9-156-00000003B28419A7_zps93923802.jpg)
Post by: rollingb on February 23, 2013, 08:57:51 PM
Post by: Uncle Russ on February 24, 2013, 12:34:12 AM
Since last September when I discovered I have torn rotary-cuffs in both shoulders.(From lifting the trolling motor batteries in and out of the boat last year.) I did Physical Therapy from Sept. up into December, when I dropped out.
My Physical Therapist and I were talking about Bows & Arrer's since she is some kind of Expert Bow Shooter in the Nimrod division of the Ladies Eastern State, or something like that..... I asked her what she thought about me trying it again and she said "great! That's the best exercise you can do for your your shoulder, if you can do it."
"Shoot the bow a dozen or so times a day for six days a week and I think you won't need to come back here" was her very words.
Well since my wife had an operation on her spine on 7Jan, and another one five weeks later, there has been little time for me to shoot that bow....I shot it a few times when the weather was real nice, but certainly not everyday like I was supposed to.
Anyway, since I haven't been doing it regularly, when I do get around it, 55# ain't so light anymore, and I really got to bear down to get a full draw and anchor point.....well, I think I might have done something bad on Thursday with drawing that bow, so I got a call in to my Orthopedic Doctor and he will see me on Tues.
Getting old ain't for sissies, and it darn sure ain't for someone who doesn't have good insurance!
Uncle Russ...
Post by: prairie dog on February 24, 2013, 12:00:13 PM
I am up to shooting 20 or so shots before I feel tired now and I am hitting my mark pretty consistently. I understand what it's like getting old. It ain't for sissies.
Post by: Uncle Russ on February 24, 2013, 12:24:49 PM
Looking back over the years, I don't recall "shoulder problems" being such a major problem.
Today, it seems that many folks I know has some kind of shoulder problem, but that could be because, for the most part, we are all just a bunch of old geriatric wannabees....at least some of us are.
prairie dog, I certainly don't want to hijack Bill's post, but I would like to see some pictures of that Osage Bamboo backed bow you've got, maybe in another thread?
Uncle Russ...
Post by: biliff on February 24, 2013, 01:50:19 PM
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Bill, you didn't say exactly what your shoulder problem was....don't tell me it was also because of a torn rotator cuff?
No, it's a pinched nerve that runs out under the shoulder blade and feeds the first three fingers on my right hand. Resulted from turning a rib. When my fingers start tingling I know it's time to stop whatever I'm doing.
Post by: Riley/MN on February 24, 2013, 06:08:51 PM
Post by: Spotted Bull on February 24, 2013, 06:23:06 PM
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prairie dog, I certainly don't want to hijack Bill's post, but I would like to see some pictures of that Osage Bamboo backed bow you've got, maybe in another thread?
Uncle Russ...
I've seen it...pretty!
Bill that's a sweet looking bow you have there too. I only pull a 30# myself. I tore my labrum when I rolled my car a few years ago and while it healed back up, it still doesn't like that high torque a bigger bow demands.
Post by: prairie dog on February 24, 2013, 10:35:05 PM
I have a photo or two in this old thread.
http://www.traditionalmuzzleloadingasso ... 60&t=17192 (http://www.traditionalmuzzleloadingassociation.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=17192)