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Founding a new worldwide Primitive flightbow federation?
avcase:
Steve,
I agree, lack of access to flight events is the biggest issue. There is currently only ONE event per year that offers record status for primitive flight. If the primitive rules are adopted by World Archery (formally FITA), then there would still only be potential for 3-4 events per year worldwide.
I would consider it a personal success if I helped organize one local event per year through our local archery club. I'd keep it as simple as possible: eliminate draw weight divisions, and perhaps have primitive self and primitive composite categories with no design limits. The details of the bow, string, and arrows could just be noted, but the primary focus of a local shoot would be on fun and generating interest in the sport.
Alan
Badger:
I do like the idea of self and composite with no design limitations for our current flight organization. I would just like to see something that went slightly beyond the fun zone into the serious hobbyist zone. Perosnally I would like to compete about 4 times a year. Not sure how many years I have left.
I do like the idea of fun shoots to generate interest and possibly using that as a springboard for those who took to it to take it to another level. I just don't see primitive flight shooting ever taking off without a dedicated organixation behind it. All the rules and regulations would be subject to a vote I would assume based on all of our inputs.
I think I see it as more of a major step, until we put it out there we will have no way of knowing if the world primitive archery community is even ready for it. I would love to see a section in PA magazine covering the flight shooting aspect.
Del the cat:
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On the other hand, if we want to record official distances for record status, then there is no way around having a uniform set of rules and adherence to consistent methods of measurement.
Alan
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Yes there is!
As I have repeatedly suggested (but with no real response)... A two tier system, one being for fun, interest etc but with no official standing. And the formal, official status tier.
If no one else sees the value in this then fine, but it would be nice to have the suggestion acknowledged.
Del
Badger:
Del, the two tiered system would work. A total station would be too much to ask for a few guys getting together and shooting obviously but I would still like to see the lower tier conducted under basic protocal using basic equipment that would produce respectable listings. I would refer to the results as listings instead of records. It would also establish a training ground for officials capable of holding an event.
I like Allens idea of open style just seperating self bows from laminated but at least 4 weight classes. 35, 50, 70, unlimited. I wish we had more input here. Be nice if we could lay out some guidelines to vote on at least within a month or so.
avcase:
A Total Station measurement device is not required under the current flight rules. It just makes the measurement process much faster and accurate compared to using a certified steel tape and prism. I believe all the UK flight shoots use the certified steel tape method.
Del,
I see value in having a less rigorous tier of unofficial events. If the measurement procedure or weigh-in requirements are a major impediment, then I feel it is better to compromise and have an event with unnoficial results rather than not have one at all. If the event grows to the point that the archers want official record status, then I believe it is worth considering the existing set of rules and procedures rather than start from scratch.
Alan
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