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Title: My wife is a major distraction while practicing!!!!
Post by: norsepeak on April 18, 2012, 04:35:34 PM: So my wife and I went out in the back yard to shoot our bows, but she is such a distraction that I can't hit the broad side of a barn and I can't figure out why. :dunno: :sry:
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Post by: NoBark on April 18, 2012, 04:37:39 PM: WOW, left handed!
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Post by: cem3434 on April 18, 2012, 04:37:59 PM: I see what you mean, those southpaw's just look goofy when they are shooting! :chuckle:
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on April 18, 2012, 04:39:31 PM: She has nice form.
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Post by: gasman on April 18, 2012, 04:40:25 PM: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: I hope she is coming with you on Sat, to pick up the pup..... :tup:

Nice form by the way :con:
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Post by: Curly on April 18, 2012, 04:50:24 PM: Nice. :drool: Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: rasbo on April 18, 2012, 04:51:12 PM: green fletchings bother me also :chuckle:
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Post by: gaddy on April 18, 2012, 04:52:39 PM: do you shoot at targets ??
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 18, 2012, 04:56:13 PM: :chuckle: :chuckle: :dunno:
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Post by: BullMagnet76 on April 18, 2012, 05:04:06 PM: :tup:
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Post by: PlateauNDN on April 18, 2012, 05:04:52 PM: I'm not sure why you'd be distracted? Form looks fine? :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: gaddy on April 18, 2012, 05:09:37 PM: yes , the form looks fine. good posture ect... just cant see the target zone.
please post the target.
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Post by: bow-n-head on April 18, 2012, 05:17:29 PM: I don't have a decent place to shoot......mind if I come over to your house to practice :chuckle:
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Post by: Hilltop123 on April 18, 2012, 05:24:43 PM: I think her toes are pointed the wrong direction, more photos would be helpful, in correcting her stance problems.... :twocents:
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Post by: C-Money on April 18, 2012, 05:31:17 PM: Is that a pile a dog crap in the yard just left of the green fletchings? Agreed. Leftys do look strange at full draw. I enjoy shooting trap with my wife, glad you and your wife shoot together as well!
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Post by: SkookumHntr on April 18, 2012, 05:34:46 PM: I would! :tup:
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Post by: Huntbear on April 18, 2012, 05:58:01 PM: It must be the lens flare from the sun in that pic... I can not tell what would bother you though... :dunno: :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: norsepeak on April 18, 2012, 06:04:24 PM: When I shoot by myself I can shoot just fine, but when she shoots with me, I just can't seem to concentrate :dunno:
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Post by: flinger on April 18, 2012, 06:09:01 PM: I could probably give ya a couple reasons :drool:
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Post by: bobcat on April 18, 2012, 06:20:46 PM: Do you have any more photos, maybe at different angles, so we can all try to help solve this dilemma?
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Post by: luckyman on April 18, 2012, 06:28:06 PM: Quote from: C-Money on April 18, 2012, 05:31:17 PM
Is that a pile a dog crap in the yard just left of the green fletchings? Agreed. Leftys do look strange at full draw. I enjoy shooting trap with my wife, glad you and your wife shoot together as well!

How in the world could this guy see dog crap in that photo. I would have never noticed it.
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Post by: gaddy on April 18, 2012, 06:33:47 PM: maybe back off a bit so we can get the tru- trajectory of the arrow. & again is there a target in the distance??
not a bow hunter myself but could there be a string slap to worry about??
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Post by: Curly on April 18, 2012, 07:45:53 PM: Now if we could only get Rtspring to post pics of his wife................. 8)
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Post by: TheHunt on April 18, 2012, 08:15:37 PM: Quote from: Curly on April 18, 2012, 07:45:53 PM
Now if we could only get Rtspring to post pics of his wife................. 8)

Exactly!!!!

What a great thread Norse... I think you get the trophy for the most distractiing thead. :chuckle:
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Post by: mfswallace on April 18, 2012, 08:23:18 PM: :drool: This was awesome it took me 15min to get to the last post.... I kept looking back to the things everyone was saying to make sure I understood the problems that it might be... :yeah: :drool: :drool:
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Post by: Johnb317 on April 18, 2012, 08:56:52 PM: Notice using a whisker biscuit!! More importantly, can she carry out an Elk quarter or two?
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Post by: bobcat on April 18, 2012, 08:58:38 PM: Is she a guide too?
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Post by: ghosthunter on April 18, 2012, 09:12:31 PM: Ummmm a target rich enviroment.
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Post by: 3dsheetmetal on April 18, 2012, 09:20:29 PM: I'm distracted and my bow is hanging in the garage!!!!!
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Post by: bowpredator on April 18, 2012, 09:22:37 PM: Her form looks great, but but her bow form needs some work, it looks to me like she needs to loosen up that bow hand, looks like she is gripping to tight. Also her release hand needs to be relaxed, only finger that should be touching the release is the trigger finger. by relaxing both those hands will lessen any tork put on the bow or string.
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Post by: norsepeak on April 18, 2012, 09:38:01 PM: I forget, what were we talking about? (thehunt) :chuckle: And yes she is a guide and can pack out a quarter of an elk, she might just be a keeper! :tup:
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Post by: dreamingbig on April 18, 2012, 09:55:05 PM: Well done. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by: Firing Pin on April 18, 2012, 10:06:00 PM: Therer is a bow in that picture? :chuckle:
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Post by: TheHunt on April 18, 2012, 10:07:31 PM: I am curious what her reaction will be from your posting Norse? Does she know what you did? :dunno:

And this could be fun at the same time...
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Post by: norsepeak on April 19, 2012, 11:53:39 AM: Ha,ha, yeah she knows, it was her idea. She thought it would be funny seeing the comments from all you dirty old men. :chuckle:
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Post by: PlateauNDN on April 19, 2012, 12:00:05 PM: Quote from: bowpredator on April 18, 2012, 09:22:37 PM
Her form looks great, but but her bow form needs some work, it looks to me like she needs to loosen up that bow hand, looks like she is gripping to tight. Also her release hand needs to be relaxed, only finger that should be touching the release is the trigger finger. by relaxing both those hands will lessen any tork put on the bow or string.

Now how hard was it to post this and keep a straight face! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: I couldn't read this post and look at the pic and keep a straight face! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: I'm waiting for some one to attach the pic to a motivational poster and title it like the rest, "if you concentrate hard enough a target will emerge ". :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Dirty old men and their dirty old minds! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: pianoman9701 on April 19, 2012, 12:06:53 PM: White shirts often produce glare. You've got my suggestion. :tup:
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Post by: DoubleJ on April 19, 2012, 02:16:10 PM: There is a lot left to be said about shaft stiffness, risers, release, etc. but, I'm just going to stop there.
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Post by: PlateauNDN on April 19, 2012, 02:23:10 PM: Quote from: DoubleJ on April 19, 2012, 02:16:10 PM
There is a lot left to be said about shaft stiffness, risers, release, etc. but, I'm just going to stop there.

I :lol4: :lol4: :lol4: so hard I started to:ACRY: :ACRY: :ACRY:
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Post by: gasman on April 19, 2012, 03:18:43 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on April 19, 2012, 12:06:53 PM
White shirts often produce glare. You've got my suggestion. :tup:

I would suggest you get the white t shirt wet ro reduce glare, then post a pix for comparison.
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Post by: Doublelunger on April 19, 2012, 03:37:09 PM: I'm confused....That's a funny looking kitchen... and an even funnier looking spatula! :chuckle:
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Post by: Curly on April 19, 2012, 03:58:30 PM: Quote from: Doublelunger on April 19, 2012, 03:37:09 PM
I'm confused....That's a funny looking kitchen... and an even funnier looking spatula! :chuckle:
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
:peep: I have to duck for even laughing at that one. :chuckle:
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 19, 2012, 04:02:35 PM: norsepeak .....I hope you have no intension having these guys over for lunch :dunno: :chuckle:
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Post by: backyard bucks on April 19, 2012, 05:24:30 PM: i think he is trying to bump his guide service bookings for next season.. LOL
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Post by: ICEMAN on April 19, 2012, 05:29:36 PM: Looks warm out.
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Post by: gasman on April 19, 2012, 05:58:54 PM: Quote from: backyard bucks on April 19, 2012, 05:24:30 PM
i think he is trying to bump his guide service bookings for next season.. LOL

I can see the Ad. "Booking for the Nippley season".

:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: 400out on April 19, 2012, 06:04:18 PM: Mine really ruins my practice too! she awlays walks in and says "what are you doing" :bash: :bash: :chuckle: I can never get it down range :bash:
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Post by: saylean on April 19, 2012, 06:50:21 PM: Congrats on a great trophy.
Oh, and your sheep looks good too. :tup:
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Post by: h20hunter on April 19, 2012, 06:57:21 PM: Looks natural to me......her form.....it looks natural.....her archery form im saying....
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 19, 2012, 07:15:43 PM: Quote from: 400out on April 19, 2012, 06:04:18 PM
Mine really ruins my practice too! she awlays walks in and says "what are you doing" :bash: :bash: :chuckle: I can never get it down range :bash:
Now thats funny sheet right their now :chuckle: :chuckle: 8)
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Post by: jjdavis2222 on April 19, 2012, 07:49:26 PM: Well, if you really want to show off your wife, let us see her face... she could be a butterface! :chuckle:
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Post by: mfswallace on April 20, 2012, 12:59:03 AM: :dunno: what was I doing?? how do I keep getting back here?? :dunno:
:drool: :drool: :drool:
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Post by: Deep Forks on April 20, 2012, 03:55:55 AM: I had to go back and look at the picture 4 times before I noticed what she was shooting. Norse, does she give swim lessons, I mean shooting lessons. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: In all honesty, she guides, packs game, likes the outdoors, great sense of humor and good looking. You're a lucky man. :tup: :tup: Reminds me of something my wife and I would've done 30 years ago. :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 20, 2012, 05:43:54 AM: I am thinking you hired a model to pose for this picture to enhance the effect!! :chuckle:
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Post by: TheHunt on April 20, 2012, 05:59:38 AM: Quote from: norsepeak on April 19, 2012, 11:53:39 AM
Ha,ha, yeah she knows, it was her idea. She thought it would be funny seeing the comments from all you dirty old men. :chuckle:

You knew it was going to be an explosion of dirty old men jokes... At this site it is like throwing a lit match in 5 gallon's of gas. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 20, 2012, 06:12:31 AM: Good thing she has a sense of humor
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Post by: gasman on April 20, 2012, 01:03:46 PM: Quote from: Skyvalhunter on April 20, 2012, 06:12:31 AM
Good thing she has a sense of humor

Of course she does, married Ty didn't she. :chuckle: :dunno: :dunno:
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Post by: PlateauNDN on April 20, 2012, 02:04:10 PM: Quote from: BOWHUNTER45 on April 19, 2012, 07:15:43 PM
Quote from: 400out on April 19, 2012, 06:04:18 PM
Mine really ruins my practice too! she awlays walks in and says "what are you doing" :bash: :bash: :chuckle: I can never get it down range :bash:
Now thats funny sheet right their now :chuckle: :chuckle: 8)

:yeah: :lol4: :lol4: :lol4:

Quote from: Skyvalhunter on April 20, 2012, 06:12:31 AM
Good thing she has a sense of humor

Definitely :yeah:
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Post by: MikeWalking on April 20, 2012, 02:47:54 PM: Do southpaws hold a regular Bow upside down? :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: norsepeak on April 21, 2012, 12:57:24 PM: thanks a lot Pete. :chuckle:
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Post by: dreamunelk on April 21, 2012, 01:37:27 PM: I think we need more picture of the potential cause to determine what the true cause of your poor shooting.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on April 22, 2012, 09:50:57 AM: Quote from: MikeWalking on April 20, 2012, 02:47:54 PM
Do southpaws hold a regular Bow upside down? :chuckle: :chuckle:

That there is funny. I never heard that before. :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: TheHunt on April 23, 2012, 07:10:35 AM: Quote from: gasman on April 20, 2012, 01:03:46 PM
Quote from: Skyvalhunter on April 20, 2012, 06:12:31 AM
Good thing she has a sense of humor

Of course she does, married Ty didn't she. :chuckle: :dunno: :dunno:

I guess that answers that question... :chuckle:
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Post by: norsepeak on April 23, 2012, 09:19:51 AM: thanks a lot guys... :chuckle:
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Post by: Curly on April 23, 2012, 09:39:00 AM: No, thank you........or thank your wife for letting you post the pic. :tup:
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Post by: Fullabull on April 24, 2012, 09:23:33 AM: I see what it is, your shooting into the Sun and its just to much glare, try sunglasses 8)