Archery Geek Outdoors

Welcome to Episode 64. In this episode discuss my initial trial of the carnivore diet, the research I did before deciding to try it and why I picked this particular eating plan. I also look at my first EFAA classification shoot, a marked distance 3D precission round at Whitemark Bowmen's memorial shoot. I also briefly put my two pence worth in on the closure of Athens Archery following rthe threat of a lawsuit from Bowtech.

Dr. Shawn Baker on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5apkKkeZQXRSDbqSalG8CQ

Joe Rogan Podcast Episode 2069 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BVcDMKLN820nNXYSPcbwv?si=GhjTScmDQ3WgBvB78xUDyA

Dr. Anthony Chaffee on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzoRyR_nlesKZuOlEjWRXQQ

Joe Rogan Podcast 1164 - Mikhaila Peterson - https://open.spotify.com/episode/15Q4DIIAA3ASMmmQToixed

St. Joe River Bows - https://stjoeriverbows.com/

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After a 2 and a half month pause, I'm back with Episode 63 in which I look at the NFAS open shoot which we held at Paget De Vesey on February 18th. We were blessed with a break in the recent awful weather and had reasonable temperatures for the time of year and even saw some sunshine.

On a more serious note, the government has released a call for evidence on the sale, purchase and posession of crossbows in the UK, with the possibility of firearms type regulations for them and the prohibition of the sale and posession of broadheads.

Off The Arrow Shelf Episode 90 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gmjfB1eO7LD2tKStLsU9z?si=XqhFm6wPT5GxM4XjMVIxag

Govermment Call For Evidence - https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/controls-on-crossbows/controls-on-the-use-of-crossbows-on-public-safety-grounds-accessible#:~:text=safety%2Dgrounds%2Daccessible-,Summary,the%20Home%20Secretary%20and%20Ministers.

Shaq @ 5 Boroughs Outdoors on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/5boroughoutdoors/

In Episode 62 it is my plesdure to be joined by the Trad Sniper where we talk about all things traditional in a 4 hour conversation covering his earliest archery experiences, attempts to join a club when your face doesn't fit, bows, carbon and wooden arrows, helical fletchings so insanely sexy that they'll make you moist, using social media to grow our beloved sport and his magnificent moustache.

Tou can find the Trad Sniper here:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trad_sniper/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjFfcBv7bKaFdjZD9vUArhg

Welcome to Episode 60 where I am joined once again by Coach Angel Garcia of High Power Archery in Staten  Island, New York, as we enjoy a cigar while shooting the breeze, spending 3 hours looking back at 2023,discussing memorable moments both personally and within the archery world as a whole. We each give a shout out to companies we think are worthy of mention for their value and customer service. The episode finishes with Angel letting loose with one of his infamous "Don't Be That Guy" sessions.

Big League Shirts - https://bigleagueshirts.com/products/high-power-archery?_pos=16&_sid=e0dc1248b&_ss=r

The Archery Shack Custom Bowstrings - https://www.archeryshackstrings.com/collections/bowstrings

Unbound Archery - https://www.unboundarchery.com/

Highpower Archery - https://www.highpowerarchery.com/

Bow Disciples - https://www.bowdisciples.com/

Welcome to Episode 57 where I'm joined by coach Angel Garcia of High Power Archery in New York. Angel wanted to delve into my arrow making decisions and share his wisdom from over 40 years of shooting archery following on from episode 56 and we decided to change things up and record a video podcast (the video element is available on YouTube). We discuss the arrow beef that seems to have broken out again online, my choice of arrow and Angel gives me sage advice on the possible perils of my proposed method of first bend indexing. We have plenty of laughs and enjoy a cigar during our conversation.

Angel can be found at

https://www.highpowerarchery.com/

https://www.youtube.com/c/HighPowerArchery

https://www.instagram.com/highpowerarchery/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/HighPowerArcher/

Angel's podcast, High Power Archery can be found on all major streaming services.

Welcome to Episode 56. In this episode I'm back down the arrow rabbit hole looking for an all round arrow to shoot with both NFAS and EFAA. I've shot .166, .204, .245 and .359 and each has its pros and cons. I need something that will shoot out to 80+ yards without being too badly affected by wind drift, but also something that is fat enough to catch lines when shooting spots. I'm also looking for a forgiving arrow that can hopefully mitigate my bad shots (there are way too many of those ;-) ). Looking on the better known, more respected YouTube channels led me to Nock On, Exodus Outdoor Gear and a lesser known channel Mat From Texas, who, along with John Stallone and Exodus Outdoor Gear have convinced me to add first bend indexing to my arrow building process. Nock On Archery has a really fascinating podcast with Dr. James Park who received his doctorate in arrow flight. Links to the videos referenced are below ;

Nock On Podcast Episode 334 on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSwkmj_yn14&t=6s

Mat From Texas - Better Than Nock Tuning? Try A Bend Test - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiiY4kEUYfA

Exodus Outdoor Gear - The Truth About Spine Aligning Arrows For Compound Bows - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suHzbuNnSvo&list=PLTzvySx334ZjYQHCeZ_SHrApDhqSUq_n0&index=16

Exodus Outdoor Gear - Static Spine vs Dynamic Spine vs Dynamic Bend : Building Arrows For Bowhunting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRBf8auUJFA&list=PLTzvySx334ZjYQHCeZ_SHrApDhqSUq_n0&index=6

Exodus Outdoor Gear - Does Arrow Straightness Even Matter? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys5zZq-926E&list=PLTzvySx334ZjYQHCeZ_SHrApDhqSUq_n0&index=9

John Stallone - Most Accurate Arrows - First Bend Indexing Your Arrows - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w_O2DjTamI&t=227s

Welcome to Episode 55. We're in a cold, wet July but I've been out and about at a couple of shoots working on switching off from the pressure of scoring and just concentrating on improving my distance judging and making good shots away from my home club. I managed to shoot the fibre optic out of my new Bowfinger scope but thanks to Anthony of The Off Center Archers pointing me in the right direction I have new fibre with me from the States.

Links

Nano Optics https://www.nanoptics.com/

Benny's Bakes  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090640512989

Liberty Archers http://www.libertyarchers.org/

Lawton Field Bowmen https://www.facebook.com/groups/366159563734797/