Haven’t gone to the range in over a month, really thought I wouldn’t be able to pull my bow back, but I picked up rowing recently and it’s been a huge help in between archery sessions!
Woot! Ty!
PB_JellyTime
joined 2 years ago
I got into archery cause my friend got my husband and all my other friends hooked. My friend and I happen to be the only lefties in our friend group. Last year, he got a new bow and generously gave me his Bear bow so I could give archery a try.
Starting out was pretty rough. My draw weight was 7-10# and it was hilarious attempting to aim at 45 yard targets. But I got really into it and this summer, I upgraded an Altus with 43# draw! Had to celebrate with a proper group pic at the range.
For anyone new to the hobby and not sure they can do it with their noodle arms, you absolutely can! Just gotta believe and crank that weight up slowly!
Gasp. I second this!
43! :D I actually started on a Bear bow (a friend’s hand-me-down cause we’re both lefties) with 7 lbs a year ago and worked my way up. It’s been such a game changer upgrading to an Altus with a single pin sight!
Eyyyy! We have the same bow! 💪🔥
The caterpillars might wander if food is low on the plant or when they want to make a chrysalis they often crawl off the plant.
Are your plants in the ground or in pots? Just curious cause I’ve had aphid problems across all of mine but never ants since I grow mine solely in pots.
There’s a YouTube series about monarch butterflies by a guy called Mr. Lund who experimented with using powdered cinnamon at the base of the plant to discourage ants. It does require regular reapplication. Could be worth a try?
Usually the ants are there because they love the sap that aphids make so if there are ants, there are bound to be aphids. You can get rid of aphids by crushing them with your fingers (gotta check to make sure no first instar caterpillars are hiding nearby) or hosing them off the plant.
Oh dude! It’s a game changer! I used to squint and hope that somewhere “between line three and four” was 45 yards. Single pin really makes shots so much more consistent once you’re calibrated.