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<DIV><SPAN class=828104314-03062011><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2>O<SPAN class=828104314-03062011>n 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.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=828104314-03062011><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN class=828104314-03062011>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!)</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=828104314-03062011><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2><SPAN class=828104314-03062011>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?</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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