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Title: Thanks RadSav
Post by: Smossy on March 25, 2013, 10:18:30 PM
Gonna have to make a big dedication to this guy as hes been one of my biggest mentors, If you don't already know - hes a really great dude and I recommend everyone having a conversation with him at least once.
Hes been a huge help in getting me worked out with my archery skills and my form.
Tonight was a good night and I know I post a lot, but this one I feel like cant go without saying/posting...
Thanks RadSav for everything.
I appreciate people like you.
Managed to peel and stick a fletching right off of one of my arrows.


Tonight I took to heart a few things we discussed and these are the results of a little night time practice at 35 yards.

Two different sets of 3 arrows shots, back to back.
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: RadSav on March 25, 2013, 11:23:17 PM
Looks like your going to need to start shooting at a Vegas face!  Good work :tup:  I better go find that fletching I promised you :chuckle:  Will be in the mail tomorrow along with those maps ;)  Proud of you brother.  Not an easy thing to take words and put them into effective function.
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: Smossy on March 25, 2013, 11:30:18 PM
Not an easy thing to take words and put them into effective function.
Doing what you said totally goes against everything that feels natural, I had to fight myself to get my hands to cooperate.
But man does it make a difference.  :tup:

Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: RadSav on March 25, 2013, 11:44:43 PM
After fighting it for a few weeks it will become second nature.  Then it will be hard for you to believe you shot any other way. 

I started out shooting fingers with my bow canted and my index finger in the corner of my mouth.  Shot that way for almost a decade before switching to sights and lowering my anchor below my chin and moving the bow vertical.  Now every couple of years I start to forget how to aim properly at animals.  So back to aiming basics and shooting the bare bow for a few weeks.  Hard for me to believe that was once second nature to me.  Then after those two weeks it's back to relearning the release and low anchor again. 

The mind does not like change.  Even if the results you see are advantageous.  But, if done properly the mind will soon accept it.  And you will grow stronger as a result...  But heck, who knows that better than you :chuckle:
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: Smossy on March 26, 2013, 12:00:37 AM
After fighting it for a few weeks it will become second nature.  Then it will be hard for you to believe you shot any other way. 

I started out shooting fingers with my bow canted and my index finger in the corner of my mouth.  Shot that way for almost a decade before switching to sights and lowering my anchor below my chin and moving the bow vertical.  Now every couple of years I start to forget how to aim properly at animals.  So back to aiming basics and shooting the bare bow for a few weeks.  Hard for me to believe that was once second nature to me.  Then after those two weeks it's back to relearning the release and low anchor again. 

The mind does not like change.  Even if the results you see are advantageous.  But, if done properly the mind will soon accept it.  And you will grow stronger as a result...  But heck, who knows that better than you :chuckle:
Thanks for everything man.   :IBCOOL:
Title: Thanks RadSav
Post by: Austrian Hunter on March 26, 2013, 12:06:48 AM
Have not met either of you but have to say that RadSav post are helpful and is a great guy that has offered advice.  Smoosy you just plain out funny!!! I do enjoy you post around here!!!   
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: Smossy on March 26, 2013, 12:12:51 AM
Have not met either of you but have to say that RadSav post are helpful and is a great guy that has offered advice.  Smoosy you just plain out funny!!! I do enjoy you post around here!!!   
I try  :llam: :llam: haha
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: sakoshooter on March 26, 2013, 02:57:30 AM
Congrats on your shooting. Always fun when it all comes together.
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: D-Rock425 on March 26, 2013, 05:11:24 AM
Nice shooting smossy.
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: DoubleJ on March 26, 2013, 06:52:02 AM
I second RadSav's value to this forum and it's members.  While I've never met him in person, he has done more for me than any person in my life outside of maybe my parents.  I'm not a religious person by any means but, if there's a heaven, there's a special seat up there for RadSav.  I just hope it stays empty for many more years. :)
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: Bean Counter on March 26, 2013, 07:30:25 AM
Attaboy, RadSav!  :tup:
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: scottcrb on March 26, 2013, 08:03:16 AM
i also would have to give a big thanks to radsav he has been helping me pick out and get the right set up for a new bow with countless pm's over the last few weeks.  it really is nice to have a very knowledgeable person to talk to on a topic that you are also passionate about. plus he puts it in words that are very easy to understand . thanks again radsav i owe you a beer or many when ever i get a chance to meet you in person.
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: bearpaw on March 26, 2013, 08:08:21 AM
 :yeah:  :tup:
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: Smossy on March 26, 2013, 08:40:30 AM
Group hug!
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: Smossy on March 26, 2013, 08:45:55 AM
Nice shooting smossy.
Thanks bro. I wish I woulda found archery years ago.
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: whackmaster on March 26, 2013, 12:00:38 PM
thats so cute
i love you radsav
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: BowForElk on March 26, 2013, 12:21:25 PM
 :lol4: :lol4: :lol4: :lol4: Bust out the guitar were singing a song!!

But those are some nice groups Smossy! Keep it up and stay consistent!!  :tup:
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: BowForElk on March 26, 2013, 12:22:12 PM
OH! And nice house btw!
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: RadSav on March 26, 2013, 01:05:35 PM
thats so cute
i love you radsav

I could tell you felt that way when you tried to give me that kiss on Haloween.  Answer is still the same dude - Homey don't play that game!  >:( >:( >:(

Jim Gag (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLXnBI4ykVs#)
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: Becky on March 26, 2013, 01:08:33 PM
^^^ Hahahah... oh goodness.

RadSav, I told Smossy we needed to bake you cookies or something as a thank you, then he said you'd probably think they were "special" and now I'm out of ideas :) lol.
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: DoubleJ on March 26, 2013, 01:49:26 PM
He likes oatmeal cookies ;)





edit:  He would probably take homemade oatmeal cookie over almost anything you could give him
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: Smossy on March 26, 2013, 01:56:25 PM
OH! And nice house btw!
Thats the wife's familys house. I live in a mobile home, go figure. Wha wha whaaa.
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: Smossy on March 26, 2013, 01:57:27 PM
^^^ Hahahah... oh goodness.

RadSav, I told Smossy we needed to bake you cookies or something as a thank you, then he said you'd probably think they were "special" and now I'm out of ideas :) lol.
:lol4:
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: RadSav on March 26, 2013, 08:01:38 PM
All joking aside.  I wanted to say I'm humbled by all for the very kind words.  Even if I'm not so sure I deserve them. 

I'm a little uncomfortable taking credit when it comes to Smossy and his improved shooting.  I did nothing to apply his hard work and dedication to improve.  That's 100% him.  Giving me credit for that is like praising my driving even though all I did was hold the map in the passengers seat.

I can only give advise to those who will listen.  And I appreciate knowing I haven't just been talking to myself.  Thank you.
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: MLBowhunting on March 26, 2013, 09:50:21 PM
Nice grouping there smossy.  Radsav helped with that and you are putting them in there  :tup:  he is a good man.  Btw nice target  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: Smossy on March 26, 2013, 11:00:59 PM
Nice grouping there smossy.  Radsav helped with that and you are putting them in there  :tup:  he is a good man.  Btw nice target  :chuckle:
Nice target thanks to my other brother. Thanks buddy :)
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: demontang on March 28, 2013, 10:21:38 PM
I have to agree radsav is a wealth of knowledge. His knowlegde far surpasses mine and I love to read and learn from his post. I strive to learn so I can use the knowledge to help others.
 :tup:
Good groups your shooting there, it takes someone willing to listen. To learn fron you.
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: Smossy on March 28, 2013, 10:24:15 PM
I have to agree radsav is a wealth of knowledge. His knowlegde far surpasses mine and I love to read and learn from his post. I strive to learn so I can use the knowledge to help others.
 :tup:
Good groups your shooting there, it takes someone willing to listen. To learn fron you.
Haha and a long attention span, Radsav loves to type your ear off.. Figuratively :lol4:   Just kidding Rad. Love ya man. Dont ever stop being the way you are!
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: RadSav on March 28, 2013, 10:30:07 PM
Haha and a long attention span, Radsav loves to type your ear off.. Figuratively :lol4: 

Says the man with 20.6 posts per day :chuckle:
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: Smossy on March 28, 2013, 10:36:56 PM
Haha and a long attention span, Radsav loves to type your ear off.. Figuratively :lol4: 

Says the man with 20.6 posts per day :chuckle:

Oh sorry lol I dont run some multi billion doller archery development business like you! I have no life sir. <3
I did Just order some Rocky Silent Stalker Gortex Hunting Boots off of camofire for $76 after shipping. Im excited to say the least.
Marked down from $145. I think I got a steal :)

Gonna have to put in some miles now when Rtspring takes me out for elk! Wooo  :IBCOOL: Its going to be an amazing year.
Im blessed.
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: RadSav on March 28, 2013, 10:51:35 PM
If I had a multi billion dollar archery development business I'd be too important to hang with guys that have no life  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:  Can you imagine doing those taxes :yike:  Obama already hates me and I make less than a million  :cryriver:

Glad your getting excited. 

The Rocky's should perform far above that price.  That's great!
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: Smossy on March 28, 2013, 10:56:29 PM
If I had a multi billion dollar archery development business I'd be too important to hang with guys that have no life  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:  Can you imagine doing those taxes :yike:  Obama already hates me and I make less than a million  :cryriver:

Glad your getting excited. 

The Rocky's should perform far above that price.  That's great!
Im gonna shoot you a quick question. check your PM in about 10 mins.
Title: Re: Thanks RadSav
Post by: herdbull33 on March 31, 2013, 08:14:19 PM
I agree. RadSav is a good human. Haven't personally met the guy but he heard my cry on here about a sight i ordered online. The sight never came after about 8 weeks. He with out any hesitation sent me a sight....free! Again, Thank you RadSav for being such a good person. We could use more people like you in this F'd up world. Cheers!!!
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