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@@olehemlock I appreciate the compliment. My next bow will probably be 70lbs. There's no rational reason for me to shoot 80...

@@onehuntersjourney it was at Redwood Bowmen in Oakland

I'll practice to 150yds (that's the max distance to where I have vane clearance). My max distance for hunting depends on how I feel and the shooting conditions. Some days I lack confidence at 40, some days 100 feels great. I believe the key is to know yourself well enough, then only take shots you have absolute confidence in. For some people 120 is an ethical shot, for some 30 is questionable. I realize that is a bit of a non-answer, but I think we need to define ethical based on each person's ability. That said, I usually stay within 80, unless it is a follow up shot. However, I don't think 100+ is unethical if you're good enough.

@@chadknapp5170 it's what I hunt with. What's your issue with it?

@SeaSaltMud that's crazy to me, but to each their own. The quiver setup is wild lol no issue, I was asking a question, thinking maybe you used it for comp shooting or something. If you kill game with it, it works for you and that's all that matters🤙 do you mind if I ask why you set your quiver like that?

@ it's called a quivalizer made by Option Archery, although I modified mine. Over all it cuts a few ounces off of the total weight, and it's acts as a long stabilizer. In the wind it does blow around a bit more though.

@@SeaSaltMud first time I've ever seen or heard of it. I apologize for coming across kinda standoffish, that wasn't my intent. Thanks for the responses and the info, you got a new follower. Happy hunting to ya, looking forward to more of your content🤘

@@chadknapp5170 no worries. Reach out if you ever have any questions, it might give me some ideas for content. I look forward to future interactions.

@@htq582a if you already own the Alpha X, the ax2 is and upgrade, how big of an upgrade depends on your drawlength. If you don't already own one and you're trying to decide between the 2 I'd go with the ax2 100%. Personally, I already own the alpha x33 and I'm keeping it.

@@BABFishing-p2o it is a modified Quivalizer from Option Archery, and the back bar is a Cache Bar, also from Option Archery

@@olehemlock it was 85% letoff. I didn't check the draw stop, but I assume it was extreme hard. That's usually how they ship. My personal bow I shoot 80% letoff extremely hard. I didn't want to change anything on the bow, since it belongs to the shop. I took it off the wall and shot it. The only thing I move was the sight and the peep. I am very impressed by the bow.

@ I’m left handed. Due to Hoyts Tec riser it is impossible for me to shoot one before I buy one. So I really rely on videos to make decisions. The way you shot the x2 is pretty much how i shoot my bows. I was really impressed how stable the bow is after the shot but I realize it also has a lot to do with your excellent form. I’m pretty sure I’m going to order one.

@@edcunningham5562 yes, I'd go with the ax 2 at 30". You'll notice a significant performance gain. It will be faster, but speed is not everything. It will just feel better overall. I am originally from South Africa. I've been in the US for about 12 years. Good catch.

@@SeaSaltMud Are you mainly talking about how it holds in regards to feeling better overall? Nice, two great places to bow hunt! Are you left eye dominant btw? I notice you squint your left eye when shooting

@@edcunningham5562 when I talk about how it holds I am referring to how still the pin float is. The bow holds relatively still, even without stabilizers. I am left handed, but I taught myself how to shoot right handed. The lefty options are usually just to limited.

@@SeaSaltMud I thought they make nearly all bows in left handed configuration though? Im left eyed right handed but shoot righty, I started off shooting lefty but my right shoulder is much more stable so swapped. So I also quint left eye

@@edcunningham5562 they do, but few people stock them. And when you want to upgrade they're hard to sell.

@@timbow50 I do a bit of a hybrid method. I slowly squeeze with my thumb while still actively pulling through the shot. That said, I spend about 25% of my practice working on command shooting/punshing, so that I can utilize it in the wind if needed. I'm very fortunate that I've never dealt with TP.

@ was wondering because you shoot so well. I know what you mean when talking about the dang wind. I like the pull straight back style better as it’s easier for me to just keep my mind and vision focused down range on whatever. The pull is like an unconscious act in that I don’t have to think about squeezing my hand ? or moving some part of my hand. I shoot a lot of 3-d comp compared to like indoor dots because I bow hunt something year around ( wild pigs especially) and my technique just seems to give me the control I want. I try so hard to not do any kind of command shots? the wind makes it a requirement. 👍👍👀👀👀👀

@ I also swith between a thumb button and hinge release often. If I feel my timing with the thumb button is off I'll shoot a couple hundred arrows with the hinge as sort of a form reset.

Thank you.

@@timbow50 I learned a lot making this. The next time I film a competition it will be a lot better.

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@@ericmueller1987 good plan. I'll do that next time :)

Thank you. I sincerely appreciate it.

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Those are Black Eagle x-impacts. Good arrow, but I'd recommend Smith Brothers' points

I saw it too. I retuned my bow today. I was quite a bit nock right. It's flying significantly better now.

It's the best one I've found. I've tried most of the popular ones

Baie dankie

Dankie

Thank you. It is a Hoyt Alpha X33. I'm planning a rig rundown video soon.

@@SeaSaltMud that is a great bow. I shot it at my pro shop and did a fast review on it.

I have shortened it recently by 1/4 inch. I don't think it is a drawlength issue. Looking back over the video I realize my front should it way too high. It's interesting the form issues I spot reviewing the video that I never realized while just shooting. I'm gonna start using video a lot more as a training aid.

@@SeaSaltMud :A good source for compound archery is UA-cam channel Elk Shape and MFJJ. Good luck and stay with it.

@@jimmiekaelin4804 I follow them both. I got my target bow from MFJJ / Spokane Valley Archery

If it works for you don't change it

I shoot my bow every opportunity I get. Target, field, 3d... In California we shoot Safari, it's the same targets as 3d, but scored 11-10-8-5, with the 11 ring being colored orange. The distances typically range from 2 yards to 101 yards. I've never shot 3d like ASA or IBO. I've also never shot unmarked yardage.

I'm far from where I want to be, but thank you. The more we practice, the better we get.

Dude he has thrown up really good scores here in California. 3d nationals , state, and club shoots. What’s wrong with people watching a video like these and thinking they can do it? I work in a bow shop and tell everyone every day you can go far as you want to if you put in the work. Pieter is putting in the work and the results are showing. He is the product of growing group of what i believe is an elite group shooters here on the west coast. We shoot Safari & field same format as Redding / NFAA 3d nationals. Out here in the west coast he is one of the top shooters. Besides most of the top shooters out here don’t shoot WA / format or participate USAT ranking events. In the US back in 2019 I estimated it would cost 30,000 to go to every USAT , NFAA National event, and Vegas. Living on the west coast going to IBO and all the ASA would probably be even more. If I could waive a magic wand, and let’s say, I could shoot perfect at every event and win, Vegas being the only exemption, the prize money wouldn’t barely cover the cost of doing it. Without the help of the manufactures most pros wouldn’t do it. So here in Cali we play our own game. The truth is out here in cali we have some awesome shops with great techs and great teachers/ coaches. Lots of people shoot as good as him and he even said it a lot shoot better.

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I enjoy target archery and bow hunting. The more competent I get a target archery, the more confident I feel when hunting. With hunting as a goal it gives my target shooting a little more purpose. Do you still do archery? How did your setup need to change after the accident?

​@@SeaSaltMudI completely understand what you mean about it giving you confidence when hunting. My accident was 25 years ago and I'm now a T-8 paraplegic. I lost the ability to hold myself upright in my chair unassisted because my ab muscles didn't work as well anymore. I made myself a harness that held me up. I had to switch to a shorter bow, too, to be able to clear my knees. I was surprised at how much harder it was to draw the bow without the use of the lower back muscles. I haven't had a bow in years now and your video makes me kind of miss it. I rifle hunt and target shoot long range now and that is one hobby that's expensive enough!

I used to be into PRS and ELR, but then the archery bug bit. It surprised me how much crossover there is.

I agree 100%, you have to build the arrow based on the job it needs to do. There is no'one size fits all'. Every setup I tested works well. The differences are very slight, and some are very subjective... The placebo effect is real. There is no substitute for a well tuned setup. The better the tune, the more forgiving things are when human error sets in. In the end choose a setup you have confidence in, then perfect the tune.