For me I’ve ran the gamut archery wise..... now all I shoot are ASL’s and wood arrows. Out of everything I enjoy them the most.
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Apr 12, 2021
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A lot of us keep going back to the ASL for good reasons, they're light weight, fun to shoot, and they get the job done while hunting.
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Apr 12, 2021
First one needs to consider and adequately define what 'traditional' actually is. Most stumble badly in that regard, either through selfish choices or a lack of acceptance or conviction that traditional archery means doing archery that isn't easy.
When it comes to 'skills', today's traditionalists hold themselves in much higher regard than seems warranted with regard to the 'how' issue. Aside from a misguided preoccupation with continually punching bullseyes on targets, there's nothing particularly traditional or naturally skilled in using plastic arrows, aiming systems, the latest materials, complicated designs, and ultra device technology to 'shoot naturally'. It is little more than an adoration-seeking pretense to do so, driven by quests for glory rather than pride in self-accomplishment or satisfaction gained from honing innate skills via hard practice with simple gear. The kings have no traditional clothes but refuse to recognize or admit it.
I think we've seen the last of what traditional archery was really about. Acceptance of high technology, sophisticated marketing themes and lack of respect for what used to be and those who championed it have made it so. Today's 'false traditionalism' has usurped appreciation of what one's natural ability can accomplish with a simple bow and arrow, to the severe detriment of the sport. Things that were cherished... challenge, respect, sportsmanship, discipline, fun, acceptance of the constraints inherent to shooting simple hunting-style archery gear, are all but gone in today's archery protocols. Maybe a few diehards will try and carry the true traditional torch onward for future generations, but sadly I suspect any lingering flame in the campfire of things truly traditional in the world of archery will disappear much sooner than later.
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Mar 30, 2021
Because I'm too old for my grandchildren to consider me cool in any other facet of life. But with a longbow in my hands, Papa can do things that are sick. And based on the smiles of wonderment on their faces when they say it (and the fact that they want to try), I THINK that's a good thing. 🙄🤠
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Mar 30, 2021
definately a whole lot more funner
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Mar 29, 2021
When I started hunting that's all there was in my family....and flyrods..lol
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Mar 29, 2021
I think that there is a certain morality factor that figures into the decision of most archers who choose to shoot traditional equipment. However, it is my opinion that most like the personal challenge and the requirement to develop real skill to be an effective archer/hunter with traditional gear. Or, as most kids (which includes many of us) might say, "It is just more funner!"
For me I’ve ran the gamut archery wise..... now all I shoot are ASL’s and wood arrows. Out of everything I enjoy them the most.
First one needs to consider and adequately define what 'traditional' actually is. Most stumble badly in that regard, either through selfish choices or a lack of acceptance or conviction that traditional archery means doing archery that isn't easy.
When it comes to 'skills', today's traditionalists hold themselves in much higher regard than seems warranted with regard to the 'how' issue. Aside from a misguided preoccupation with continually punching bullseyes on targets, there's nothing particularly traditional or naturally skilled in using plastic arrows, aiming systems, the latest materials, complicated designs, and ultra device technology to 'shoot naturally'. It is little more than an adoration-seeking pretense to do so, driven by quests for glory rather than pride in self-accomplishment or satisfaction gained from honing innate skills via hard practice with simple gear. The kings have no traditional clothes but refuse to recognize or admit it.
I think we've seen the last of what traditional archery was really about. Acceptance of high technology, sophisticated marketing themes and lack of respect for what used to be and those who championed it have made it so. Today's 'false traditionalism' has usurped appreciation of what one's natural ability can accomplish with a simple bow and arrow, to the severe detriment of the sport. Things that were cherished... challenge, respect, sportsmanship, discipline, fun, acceptance of the constraints inherent to shooting simple hunting-style archery gear, are all but gone in today's archery protocols. Maybe a few diehards will try and carry the true traditional torch onward for future generations, but sadly I suspect any lingering flame in the campfire of things truly traditional in the world of archery will disappear much sooner than later.
Because I'm too old for my grandchildren to consider me cool in any other facet of life. But with a longbow in my hands, Papa can do things that are sick. And based on the smiles of wonderment on their faces when they say it (and the fact that they want to try), I THINK that's a good thing. 🙄🤠
definately a whole lot more funner
When I started hunting that's all there was in my family....and flyrods..lol
I think that there is a certain morality factor that figures into the decision of most archers who choose to shoot traditional equipment. However, it is my opinion that most like the personal challenge and the requirement to develop real skill to be an effective archer/hunter with traditional gear. Or, as most kids (which includes many of us) might say, "It is just more funner!"