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An unfortunate argument
avcase:
An overdraw is forbidden for the English Longbow event, but there is more to this story. The archer in question has had a shattered wood arrow fly threw his hand on more than one occasion. That is something I don’t want to happen at our event, so I will always encourage the use of protective gear for the bow hand. Unfortunately, the glove used resembles the appearance of a Turkish Siper and looks like it could be used as an overdraw. Unfortunately, this will always cast some doubt on the validity of this record shot.
There were many videos taken during the shoot, and this video was put out there for public viewing by the archer in question. I think it is best to collect what facts we can and then make a judgement based on that.
Alan
Badger:
If you look at his hand protection from a different angle you can see it is lashed down tightly as it drops over the hand, in the video it appears to come straight back but it doesn't.
Marc St Louis:
Unfortunately after watching the video I can tell you that it does look to me like he overdrew in that shot, you can see it at 26 and again at 46
JNystrom:
Looks to me like a overdraw also. Having arrows shatter is very unfortunate, but it is a part of the competition. In every sport you are vulnerable to injuries. Still, having a thick one layer leather glove would give enough protection, at least in my opinion. So where do you need the extra padding but in overdrawing?
sleek:
--- Quote from: avcase on November 29, 2017, 09:03:53 pm ---
--- Quote from: sleek on November 29, 2017, 10:15:30 am ---Why isnt a draw stop string used to prevent overdraw without any question?
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What would this look like? A string tied between the bow and nock point on the bowstring?
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Exactly. One strand of 50# test braided fishing line does the trick. Its so light weight it wont hurt anything either.
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