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M'Lord Christophe,<br>
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Just because something is period doesn't necessarily mean we HAVE to
accept it. There were stabilizing sticks for longbows (apparently
used in Germanic countries). I wouldn't allow points gained using
such a device to be counted on my range unless given specific
direction to do so by the DEM or by changes to the rules. The same
is true (even more so) for crossbows. Such devices give an unfair
advantage to those archers that use them, to the detriment of
everybody else's fun.<br>
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As I read the rules, a stabilizer for a handicapped archer is
already allowed as an unspecified exception. What isn't clear is if
their scores can count toward winning a tournament or for royal
rounds. Lorelei, give us your views on this particular point.<br>
<br>
Kind regards,<br>
<br>
<br>
Lord Mungo Napier, Shire of Isenfir TA Marshal<br>
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On 6/3/2011 10:55 AM, John Atkins wrote:
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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>
<div><span class="828104314-03062011"><font face="Arial"><font
color="#0000ff"><font size="2"><span
class="828104314-03062011"></span></font></font></font></span> </div>
<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>
<div><span class="828104314-03062011"><font face="Arial"><font
color="#0000ff"><font size="2"><span
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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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<div><span class="828104314-03062011"><font face="Arial"><font
color="#0000ff"><font size="2"><span
class="828104314-03062011">cog</span></font></font></font></span></div>
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