Archery

[mikekn]

I think I missed every practice opportunity in August, so it was high time to get back at it. Now that both joef_johnm and singewulf are both marshals I don't feel as bad about missing a practice here and there, because at least the other folks who show up will be able to still do royal rounds.

I shot some at Swamp Thing this past weekend. Nothing great, but not horrible either. Didn't even come close to winning my category in the roving range. (Which would have been more disappointing if the prize had been another little illumination - I like my little collection from the past two events and wouldn't mind adding to it)

I made it to both practices this week, and while my highest scores are getting better, I'm still very inconsistent. My best on Tuesday was a 40, and my best on Wednesday was 48 (which will probably bring my average up nicely). I think my worst was under 20 though, so I've still got a lot of practicing to do...

Comments

[cellio]

Congrats on the 48!

In what ways are you inconsistent? That is, are you scattering in general, grouping but in the wrong place on the target, having trouble at certain distances, or what?

[mikekn]

Thanks!

I have very little in the way of grouping still, so I tend to be scattering in general. This means I'll score a 6 at the 20 yard target one time, and then score a 20 the next time.

[cellio]

Grouping (= consistency) is hard to learn, but once you get it you'll really take off 'cause then it's mostly a matter of tuning the group.

I assume you have somebody to teach you technique?