[Archers] A question for the group

[Jonathas]

Being one of those "evil" crossbow shooters, I would also support the ban on
tripod/staff supports for several reasons.  First as Cog pointed out,
competitiveness.  Second, at the ranges we typically shoot there are plenty
of other ways to brace the front of the crossbow to get stability (granted
not quite at that level).

However, I would hope that in the case of a truly handicapped (to the point
of the complete inability to shoot without it, ie missing/unusable hand/arm)
individuals would be allowed to use one as well as fully and openly compete
at both events and RRs.  But that should be on a case by case basis, by need
only.

Jonathas


On Fri, Jun 3, 2011 at 10:55 AM, John Atkins <cogworks at triad.rr.com> wrote:

>  On another kingdom archery list where I often lurk, they are discussing
> the use of tripods for crossbow users.  The original question of legality of
> tripod use was posed by an archer who seems to have several physical
> limitations, i.e. they have to use a crank to cock their crossbow but it
> only has a prod draw weight of 90 pounds.  As we know from pictures, the use
> of some device for stabilization of crossbows was actually used in period.
> The society rules do not specifically disallow stabilizing devices for
> crossbows.  Rule #5 under handbows does state stabilizers, sights, etc. are
> disallowed.  However, in this rule I believe they are referring to those
> weights that stick out from the bow as used in Olympic shooting.
>
> I can see some serious issues if Atlantia chooses to allow a stabilizing
> device for crossbow shooters.  I would expect that many crossbow RR scores
> would soon soar into the ludicrous range as use of a stabilizing device
> would/could remove the "wiggle" as a result of hand held human breathing.
> If stabilizing devices are allowed, I would then be in favor of a different
> category for RR scores.  That would be crossbows using stabilizing devices
> and leave the other category for handbows and hand held crossbows as it
> currently is.  (Not getting into the discussion of crossbows versus handbows
> and fairness of that!)
>
> So question for the community, should stabilizing devices be allowed for
> crossbow shooters?  If so, should there be any limitations to the nature of
> these devices?  I've seen pictures of archers using a staff to stabilize the
> bow but not tripods.  Others may have pictures of tripod use.  Should there
> be a rule added to the Atlantian archery rules specifically disallowing
> stabilizing devices, i.e. staffs, tripods, for any bow?  Or should this
> entire discussion be the victim of the DELETE button?
>
> cog
>
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