... I don't see it as a trick shot; with a little practice, I think anyone who can safely handle their bow can safely handle two arrows without a problem. ... ...
17812
liam oshea
liamoshea
Apr 27, 2005 4:39 pm
Greetings, I've had several emails sent to me personally from this list concerning hunting / animal novelty shoots.Perhaps there's a few period hunters in the ...
17813
James W. Pratt, Jr.
cunning@...
Apr 27, 2005 4:49 pm
Now wait a minute. I have personal hit a golf ball at 100 yards. I am sure medieval archers did hit an eyeslot at 200 yards. It probably took them more than...
17814
Bruce R. Gordon
caeranor
Apr 27, 2005 5:26 pm
Greetings You won't get any arguements from me, and I don't regard it as a quibble at all. I was using the term "Clout" in it's usual SCA sense, not in the...
17815
Gwilym
scalongbow
Apr 27, 2005 5:38 pm
For everyones information - in AEthelmearc we start a RR speed end with only one arrow nocked. Laochlin shot his high score this way, a 142. 12 arrows in a 30...
17816
Gwilym
scalongbow
Apr 27, 2005 5:57 pm
Laochlin is all in favor of the term being used as the "psychotic archer" Gwilym Subject: Re: Ludicrous and beyond Seems like we said this about 120, then...
17817
Harry Bilings
humble_archer
Apr 27, 2005 6:02 pm
If I have room I have a man sized target (IKCAC target) that I set up at 100 yds. and shoot at. Gives every one that tries an idea of how hard or easy it was...
17818
Siegfried
HyPeR__aCtIvE
Apr 27, 2005 6:11 pm
Oooh Ooooh. So call it Psychotic Archer ... and instead of Plaid for the badge, do Tye-dye! (Yes, I know, that's Psychadelic, not Psychotic, but it's close...
17819
jameswolfden
Apr 27, 2005 6:31 pm
I would like to see something simple but conveying the skill required. The only thing I can come up with is Gold Archer which ties into the colour Laocchlin is...
17820
Bruce R. Gordon
caeranor
Apr 27, 2005 6:36 pm
Greetings I would continuw to pump for "Absurd", but I agree that Laochlainn should have say in the matter. Nigel ... -- Three things never heard from the...
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James Koch
bigjimkoch
Apr 27, 2005 6:36 pm
I suppose a Royal Round score of 160 is possible, but it will require 14 in the gold or 15 to 16 well aimed shots in the speed round. This will require some...
17822
James Koch
bigjimkoch
Apr 27, 2005 6:39 pm
Siegfried, ... Neurotic Archer or Obsessive Archer would do, but I like a term that implies skill or a high score. There are plenty of psychos in the SCA who ...
17823
Bruce R. Gordon
caeranor
Apr 27, 2005 6:46 pm
Greetings I don't think gimmicks are necessary - just constant practice and application. Time was when getting a 70 in a RR was regarded as amazing, and over...
17824
Talmon Parker
tt_ann@...
Apr 27, 2005 8:54 pm
If you used one of those wally- mart pastic blocks, and set it up so you are shooting at the end of the block. Then you would be shooting at something about...
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Kinjal of Moravia
gusari_kinjal
Apr 28, 2005 12:59 am
... to the sources. If you have these I would like to have them. Without the citation it is merely rumor and not documentation. ... ...
17826
Kinjal of Moravia
gusari_kinjal
Apr 28, 2005 1:31 am
... Does anyone have any other ideas. Jim Koch (Gladius The Alchemist) ................................................... Inspired by some thoughts posted...
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James Koch
bigjimkoch
Apr 28, 2005 3:23 am
I agree 100%. I often hear that "Ludicrous Archer" is un-period & etc. due to the paisley. Let's pick an excellent name for the new rank, one that expresses...
17828
Carl West
meisterf
Apr 28, 2005 5:24 am
... I think that the extra handling of the second arrow, (putting it in the bowhand and taking it back out again) is increasing the chances of mis-handling and...
17829
Carolus von Eulenhorst
eulenhorst2000
Apr 28, 2005 6:39 am
See below, Carolus ... My concern with safety is that once something gets put on the list of accepted things, any fool will attempt it and there is little that...
17830
Carolus von Eulenhorst
eulenhorst2000
Apr 28, 2005 6:39 am
My point was not that the lucky shot didn't happen but rather that the archers of the period did not routinely shoot at, and hit, such fine targets. Did they...
17831
Carolus von Eulenhorst
eulenhorst2000
Apr 28, 2005 7:07 am
Se my comments below. Carolus ... Once again, it appears there are people who are fuzzy on the process of historical research. Documentation comes from the...
17832
Siegfried
HyPeR__aCtIvE
Apr 28, 2005 12:50 pm
... I would agree with your concept; however, unless we wish to go the way of heavy fighting with authorizations for various types of shooting, then I think...
17833
Denmark2Vikings@...
walterbsc
Apr 28, 2005 2:12 pm
In a message dated 4/27/2005 11:24:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, alchem@... writes: I agree 100%. I often hear that "Ludicrous Archer" is un-period &...
17834
Marina
eislinn_99
Apr 28, 2005 2:12 pm
I am Eiblhin inghean an Aba, and I live in the Great Kingdome of Trimaris, within the Great Shire of Starhaven. In Starhaven, we are trying to get together...
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Carolus von Eulenhorst
eulenhorst2000
Apr 28, 2005 2:13 pm
Which is precisely why the technique is prohibited except on a case by case matter for demonstration only and not in competition. As for the other cases you...
17836
Carolus von Eulenhorst
eulenhorst2000
Apr 28, 2005 2:18 pm
I'm in on this. This organization was founded as a protest over the conventions of modern life. The moment it stops being fun and turns into another...
17837
Carolus von Eulenhorst
eulenhorst2000
Apr 28, 2005 2:21 pm
Privately guided to SCA-MissileCombat. Carolus ... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database:...
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Angall
angall2002
Apr 28, 2005 2:31 pm
I second that! ... In service Lord Angall Ó Fearghail - OSag House of the Broken Axe www.brokenaxe.ca Broken Axe Arrow Co. www.shoppe.brokenaxe.ca...
17839
Jodis
gentle_milia
Apr 28, 2005 3:08 pm
Please email me privately about archery practice and possible combat archery authorization at eastfield college this coming Sunday.... gentle_milia at...
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Talmon Parker
tt_ann@...
Apr 28, 2005 4:11 pm
We are talking about one lone archer.. I say let him select the name or tag to suit himself, and whether it's period or not is of no concern to any that cannot...
