I have only tried the "move around the tree to shoot a target behind me shot", but it just seemed a lot easier. I felt completely locked in. Not sure that makes sense but it seemed a lot more stable because my body was set against something form (my tether). I am going to have to recruit my daughter to be an arrow fetcher and target mover so I don't have to climb down each time
I am so pissed at myself for not doing this a long time ago. Uggh.
Completely off topic.......... I spent weeks tuning my 13 year old bow, a Bowtech Old Glory. New strings, new rest, worked on the timing, paper tuned, then walk back tuned it. This bow has never shot so well. It shoots broadheads just like the field points. I was planning on plunking down some cash on a new bow but I am happy to say that I cannot justify it. She shoots like a dream. I always shot mechanicals because I could never get broadheads to fly right. Well, another possible point of failure has been eliminated. Fixed blades for me. I have shot them out to 40 yards and they fly perfect; and in fifteen years of hunting I have never taken a shot longer than 20 yards.
I haven't used a seat platform yet, but that's the word. I think you might have to twist in place with the tether up against your chest to keep rotating in the same direction. Either way, I can't wait to get my hands on the new platforms the guys are working on!
I listened to the hype and drank the kool aid and was in the market for a new bow. I was eager to lay my money down on a new rig, but after a tune up, my 2012 Bowtech Insanity out shot 7 new top of the line bows at the pro shop. Like you, I couldn't justify it either! My bow shoots smoother, faster and at a lower poundage than what's on the market right now! Yippee!I have only tried the "move around the tree to shoot a target behind me shot", but it just seemed a lot easier. I felt completely locked in. Not sure that makes sense but it seemed a lot more stable because my body was set against something form (my tether). I am going to have to recruit my daughter to be an arrow fetcher and target mover so I don't have to climb down each time
I am so pissed at myself for not doing this a long time ago. Uggh.
Completely off topic.......... I spent weeks tuning my 13 year old bow, a Bowtech Old Glory. New strings, new rest, worked on the timing, paper tuned, then walk back tuned it. This bow has never shot so well. It shoots broadheads just like the field points. I was planning on plunking down some cash on a new bow but I am happy to say that I cannot justify it. She shoots like a dream. I always shot mechanicals because I could never get broadheads to fly right. Well, another possible point of failure has been eliminated. Fixed blades for me. I have shot them out to 40 yards and they fly perfect; and in fifteen years of hunting I have never taken a shot longer than 20 yards.
In the long run I think you will be glad you turned down your poundage. I have been shooting 55 pounds for years and no problem taking deer and it will save your shoulder in the long run.
Yes I agree it was the right decision, my next bow will probably be 60# or maybe even 50#.
