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July 02, 2009
A Bow In The Right Hands
My local archery shop owner has a favorite saying: “There ain’t many of us as good as the bows we shoot.” There is a lot of truth in that saying, but it only truly comes home when you witness a truly great shot pick up a bow—preferably the same one you’re using—and really show his stuff.
Normally, I dismiss the idea of a “natural” shot. I feel that most good shots are made at the practice range, not formed in the womb. But truly great archers? That’s a different story. I think to achieve true excellence with a bow, you obviously need to practice relentlessly...but you also have to possess incredible eyesight and an uncanny feel about how a weapon handles. Both of the latter are gifts that some people don’t have and never will. I know because I am one of them.
The video above pictures a young man that can flat-out shoot a bow. Has he shot thousands of arrows to perfect technique? Of course. But I’m also betting he’s one of those rare few who has something special. I’m curious to hear your opinions after you watch the clip.
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Comments (19)
Wow. This kid's good. I agree--I think his skills are a combination of natural talent & a lot of practice. I've done that robin hood thing, but I don't think I could hit clays like that no matter how much I pracice.
That's very impressive, not many people can do that. There is also a group called Master Casters who do the same thing with fishing rods and reels using lures and sinkers to hit targets. The kid should join their group!
It's all about potential. Some people have more than others, and some people use more of theirs than others.
You got that right, Shane.
Man!
The kid is good ...no,he's great.
That's a young Robin Hood, with raw talent!
wow hes a amazin shot few people will ever get that good.
That kid should be working for benelli as a trick shooter.
Amazing hand to eye...
practice practice and more practice. that looks like real fun. hes a great shot.
Terrific shooting! This young man has an ability that you won't see very often. Great video!
I once had the opportunity to see a man named Byron Ferguson who shoots a long bow. The things that this man could do with a bow would stun you. He can light a match with an arrow and hit quarters thrown into the air. There is some great talent out there! Lots of fun to watch!
He's good.
Wow.........no,wait...WOW!
i wonder how many arrows he's lost just practicing that
That young man needs to get an agent and begin to speak with some corporate sponsors.
That was pretty cool. I agree that this is something that most people will probably never be abe to do no matter how much they practice.
A good ambassador for the sport. He seems pretty down to earth about his talent.
I wonder if he shot this video as a application to get some sponsors because this kid deserves it! He is one of the few that have an accuracy that is un-matched. What is unbelievable is that he is just as accurate with a .22 as he is with his bow.
holy crap that is the most AMAZING thing that i have EVER saw. if your that good i would make a living off of it if posible.
That's raaw talent. Amazing
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Wow. This kid's good. I agree--I think his skills are a combination of natural talent & a lot of practice. I've done that robin hood thing, but I don't think I could hit clays like that no matter how much I pracice.
That's very impressive, not many people can do that. There is also a group called Master Casters who do the same thing with fishing rods and reels using lures and sinkers to hit targets. The kid should join their group!
It's all about potential. Some people have more than others, and some people use more of theirs than others.
That's raaw talent. Amazing
You got that right, Shane.
Man!
The kid is good ...no,he's great.
That's a young Robin Hood, with raw talent!
wow hes a amazin shot few people will ever get that good.
That kid should be working for benelli as a trick shooter.
Amazing hand to eye...
practice practice and more practice. that looks like real fun. hes a great shot.
Terrific shooting! This young man has an ability that you won't see very often. Great video!
I once had the opportunity to see a man named Byron Ferguson who shoots a long bow. The things that this man could do with a bow would stun you. He can light a match with an arrow and hit quarters thrown into the air. There is some great talent out there! Lots of fun to watch!
He's good.
Wow.........no,wait...WOW!
i wonder how many arrows he's lost just practicing that
That young man needs to get an agent and begin to speak with some corporate sponsors.
That was pretty cool. I agree that this is something that most people will probably never be abe to do no matter how much they practice.
A good ambassador for the sport. He seems pretty down to earth about his talent.
I wonder if he shot this video as a application to get some sponsors because this kid deserves it! He is one of the few that have an accuracy that is un-matched. What is unbelievable is that he is just as accurate with a .22 as he is with his bow.
holy crap that is the most AMAZING thing that i have EVER saw. if your that good i would make a living off of it if posible.
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