1st Annual Mojam Broadhead Flightshoot

[Aaron H]

I would volunteer to build the trophies, if everyone is ok with that

[Badger]

   Bob, yes the forms and the spread sheet will be easy just to create with the computer and print out, The certificates might need some design work done but we could likley find guys right here that can handle that to.

   Aaron, I would be good with that! Can you design them also?


  The form would look something like this but a better format

 Entry Form  Name                     E mail             

 Class                Bow        Draw Wt     Length      Mass     Style
  Composite       Osage        62#            64”          22 oz      D/R
                                                                                                                                     Longest arrow
Arrow numbers   Round 1   17    18   19   20  21  22                                                #18    192 yards
                                     
                                        2

                                        3
                                       
                                        4

[Aaron H]

   Aaron, I would be good with that! Can you design them also?

Absolutely

[Badger]

   I will go ahead and write up an outline for a protocal that we will use at the shoot. Over the next 2 or 3 weeks we will refine it then print it out.

  I think we also need someone that can be the historian and writer for the event so that it can be submitted to PA for an article. Nice photo spread should be submitted with it as well.

[BowEd]

Sounds good Aaron.Thanks.Getting some costs from local trophy maker too by me.
We already did a mock up of entry forms and data sheets.May need to be refined though.2 seperate sheets.1 data and 1 entry? or all on the same sheet?

[Badger]

  Ed, entry form could hold the data as well. The spreadsheet for all the data could just remain on the computer and taken from the entry form.

[Badger]

Not much interest so far, could anyone comment if this is something they would like to get going or not? Yay or Nay?

[gifford]

Sure Steve, I think it would be a lot of fun.

I read through the proposed standards and rules and think they're fine; yes it's going to be some work for all of us involved but limiting the shooting time, like the 2 hours a day, it would be doable.

It still leaves plenty of time for yarning and visiting and working on bows.

Keep the classes of bow to a minimum, self or laminated, then two or three sub classes each. Self-ELB-flatbow-recurve; Laminated - R/D, flatbow, recurve.

Most of us would likely just want to see how far our bow would shoot.


Looking forward to MoJAM XX, it's hard to believe it's been 20 years. Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones.

[Aaron H]

I certainly plan to compete...well, I'll do my best anyways.  Maybe there should be a beginner's class 

Steve, can you tell us what the official record is for a Broadhead Flightshoot, and who holds it?

[Hawkdancer]

I agree with that, Aaron!  . Got to do a lot of practicing before then!
Hawkdancer

[Badger]

  Aaron, the current world records for broadhead were shot with all bows shooting 500 grain arrows so they won't compare very well. The 50# class was using 10 grains per pound with the 500 grain arrows so that is where you can compare it. I currently hold the record in the self bow and simple composite class for the 50# bows Self is about 221 and simple composite is about 231 yds. The distances at 10 grains a pound for our shoot should compare to these. I fully expect to get beat by a deserving archer.

  As for the beginners class. The field will be open all day for testing and qualifying for certificates of performance. The official flight line for the championship will likely be open twice a day. Once in the morning and once in the afternoon. A little coaching is all you will likely need.

[Marc St Louis]

That's fantastic Steve.  I'm glad this is finally starting to gain interest.  You've been pushing for more events for years.  I would love to go but it won't happen this year.  I'm pretty sure I could make something that would be competitive.

[Badger]

   Mark,  If it goes the way we plan you will be able to hold one in your own neighborhood. Keeping it simple.

[Badger]

   I wonder if guys could weigh in with an opinion on this event. Either Yea or Neigh. If no feel free to give a reason. We seem to be getting a low response on this so it may not be a good idea???

[leonwood]

My opinion will not really matter since it is a bit far by bike from the Netherlands;-) But since the response is a little low I will just say that I think it is awesome that you do this. I am really into flight shooting lately and would love to see more specific flight shoots!
Would love to come over and shoot all my bows for flight!