as someone very new to archery I really appreciate your videos, your attention to detail for every aspect of the bow itself to stance and etc., etc.. You don't assume that someone already knows the vocabulary either. Each video is VERY comprehensive, step by step with the reasoning/physics behind it. You are a great teacher. Thanks for putting your knowledge out here in cyber space!
Clay I have been since 1968 with Traditional equipment. I been taught that one of greatest maintanance for bro bow is keeping string waxed & more wax which. Reduces friction sand ware of the string. I always carry tube string in back quiver and in my Danny pack. Think others would do. Thanks for your info sharers my grand kids are getting from you. They too are steering away from training wheels and now enjoy archery more.
Just got a 60# "takedown" recurve for Christmas! I and my daughter have been shooting a couple of really, really old, stripped down, Bear compound bows I got off of Craigslist for 40 bucks total for a couple of years now. Not at all a compound fan, but they were dirt cheap and it's a shared activity we both really enjoy. But I digress. I have not owned a recurve for 45 years, and that old Bear bow from the 1970's had a flat shelf. The two recurves I mentioned do too. I had absolutely no idea how to shoot a bow with a convex shelf...until now. Thanks!!!! I'll use a carpenter's square and blue painter's tape to find and temporarily mark nock points until a proper bow square arrives and I learn to use thread to mark nock points. Again, thanks!
I want to say that your channel is amazing and I am using it as a tool as I try to learn about something that I THOUGHT I knew so much about, hahaha. The information you are providing to help people understand the real depth of the sport/craft is fantastic. You can just buy a bow. I think it is important to know how to use the tools that you aquire and you have very good info about things that people like, me, have never known about. I grew up shooting, my whole life... Was never taught or showed any of this or any of the terminology or metrics. Still fun. But knowing, is half the battle, lmao.
It's hard to find good traditional bow hunting or archery information, isn't it? Online resources have really made a difference no doubt, the physical businesses have all but disappeared.
I agree with shooting off the shelf. I've used a number of different arrow rests over the years, and while they all have their place, off the shelf is the most efficient. It is also quicker to shoot again from the shelf. I cover the entire shelf. A good one is going to have a slight arch, so it will always have minimal contact. And you are right about many different materials being effective. Leather, felt, moleskin, the fuzzy part of velcro, etc. all work. I tried a brass nock for quite a while and didn't like it. Fingernail polish sufficed, and while it occasionally needs refreshing it didn't bother me. Recently, however, I've gone retro. I'm working with a horsebow, or some say "Mongolian", "Hungarian", or "Sythian", several different names for very similar styles, but horsebow covers them all. I'm trying to figure out if a mechanical release will take the place of the thumb release........
This helps since I'm pretty new to Archery. I own a pretty cool Recurve with 50 pound limbs on it (hunting bow) I want to get some 35 or 40 pound limbs for practice.. But either way shooting the bow is fun. Just taking it out and letting them arrows fly. Really really fun activity... I look forward to buying another bow. And then one day even a Compound bow. But traditional archery is alot more fun for me.
Really enjoyed this. Nice work! It’s amazing to hear the story that drives a fellow hunter. Your thoughtfulness in how you approach hunting and woodsmanship are truly inspiring and most of us can only hope to be so keen. Thanks for making this available. Will continue to share it. Cheers - Eric
We really enjoy your videos about archery. Informative, concise and very CLEAR. And, having asked you a couple questions about bow buiding, your reply was very fast. That shows you care. Thanks Clay. Wish you good health to you and your family and a safe holiday season. (M.G., Quebec, Canada)
Nice video Clay, I have made hundreds of these bows but still learn something new when I see someone else do it. One little tip that may be helpful is that when a bow is on a long string as long as it isn't too long. It will read about the same weight as if it were braced, so if you long string it to 24" you will be about 12# heavy when you brace it.
that lill tip on pinching the leather omg so basic so brilliant I mean lack of drag on the arrow spine. I'm buying my first good intermediate bow in couple of months a southwest archery spyder will be following your setup tips and hints cheers Clay
Awesome video for us new to archery your channel is a godsend. I got ptsd and anxiety so for me archery is meditation and relaxation. Im in a bow club and loaning gear now. But am out of work so cant afford my own gear i dream of having a good recurve bow and target so i can shoot everyday would help me a lot both with the ptsd/anxiety and getting in better shape.
Cool vid, I use 1 knock, split finger so have my arrow rest on my tab, im new....ish to archery i.e tried it years ago, liked it but just got more into bike's, and didnt shoot much..now at 52 getting back into it but since i cant ride anymore its my new hobbie and i love it..had a few cross bows but like the challenge of learning a new skill..i watch a tone of archery vids as the course im taking wont start until November so for about 6 weeks been learning all i can from guys like you, and yes im subbed but dont often comment. But found the tieing knock interesting as ive found the brace ones also scratch onto the tab, well does mine so i was interested in that, so thankyou for that little trick ill probably use myself.
Clay just curious, the bow used in this video, is that a stock grip, or a wood replacement grip ? I enjoyed your whole video series, not only this one video, keep up the great work
Great video Clay. Just a quick question on what that small leather loop right above the wood grip infront of the arrow shelf rest on the belly side of the riser. What does it do/for?
As always good information. It doesn't make a difference if your a newbi or an old hand at archery there is always something to learn. Thanks Clay for sharing with us out here good stuff. Keep it up you are a big help lol and sometimes that voice in the dark. Take care. Ed
"a voice in the dark"... I love it, and it's so true! All of the local Pro Shops I visit don't know much about traditional archery, and as a result when I look for things or information they get uncomfortable or in some cases impatient. Do you have any good local Pro Shops that know much about traditional archery and bowhunting?
Hey clay, thanks for the great videos! You helped influence me to go into the traditional realm! I got my first recurve yesterday and have been all over your videos! I had a question on the tuning process. How does the twist of the string effect the flight of the arrow? If you have a nock left or right, how would you twist the string to help correct that? Thanks!!
Those are nice tips and I have to try and remember them since I am a new bow owner and is trying to set it up. I am currently trying to install the string and using the stringer seem to be difficult and I have given up on that.
I know it looks like it’s been a couple of years since your comment, but how’s your archery coming along? Hopefully you’ve found a way to string/destring your bow.
@Clay Hayes I have a bow that came with a string and a nock point. When I nock the arrow it doesn't "click" into the string . It slides in (too easily). When I shoot with this 45# bow the arrows seems to end up a foot or more higher than my 35# bow although I am aiming so much lower. Is it a string problem with a nock point being too low?
Hey man first off your not getting full energy transfer to your arrows and that means that it's going to your limbs and that's bad for the bow you either need to change your nock size to the proper fit or go to a shop and reserve the bow string with larger serving thread the first is better that way you can nock tune your arrows to dynamic spine and or broadheads. if you hunt but that is why you're arrows are off the nock has to be snug on the string without penchin the string.redo your string nock points as well use two this keeps the nock secure from movement when you draw the bow
Clay I need an experts knowledge! I’m super new to this but I bought a recurve bow and I just added string silencers and I also bought new arrows, and I’m getting a lot of contact with the actual riser not the shelf. My brace height is 7 1/2 inches. When it was stock it was shooting amazing but loud. My nock was at 3/8 and it was spot on and now my arrow flight is all over the place, I’m hitting my target but the arrow sometimes goes into the target at a angle, have alot of skid markets on the riser and shelf
Clay I really enjoy your videos, I notice that you and others mention "the nock height"..of 3/4"( etc) above the right angle with the string.. to some that may be confusing.., Is that measurement to the bottom of the "string nock" or to the bottom of the "arrow nock"? (.once it's on the bowstring) ?
I'm finger shooting a compound 3 under with a capture rest how can I find the best knock point height or should I just raise the rest plunger up so the arrow is straight thanks
Are you going to be doing any more videos on setting up bows? I'd be very interested in knowing how to do limb alinement on a take down recurve, just getting the limb running straight and adjusting the tiller correctly Great videos and always a pleasure to watch, thank you for a.l the effort you put into them
I have a question when it comes to vintage compounds. I am shooting off of a flipper on the bow should I start with my knocking point high the same as with traditional archery? When I say compound I mean like the old wheel bows
New to traditional archery. Starting with Black Hunter 45 lbs 28 draw. Arrow is flying totally different from my compound. From the black Hunter, the arrow is starting out straight at 10 yards but curves right. I think the fletching is hitting the arrowplate. If so, how do I correct that. Thanks Clay…BTW…just finished watching Season 8 of Alone. Congratulations!!!!
What is that small thing on your bow making it a center shot? I’m asking because I use a 3 piece bow with an aluminum riser. I know for wood bows you can glue leather but what do you recommend for mine? Thank you!
Im new to recurve bow hunting and I was wondering if you break your bow down after each use? As in taking string off. I have a modern recurve bow with laminated limbs.
You should always unstring your bow. That eliminates much of the risk of accidentally cutting or damaging your string. Your bowlimbs won't suffer much set as they're laminated, but I would always unstring the bow.
That is a gorgeous looking bow. I want to get back into traditional archery I’m struggling on making a decision if I want to go with an all wooden recurve bow or something like what you did which is more like all weather resistance. If I go with a metal bow or any type of bow I really want it to be traditional I would never put sites on their stabilizers any of those things. Are there more people using wooden recurve bows or are there people shifting towards these machines aluminum risers similar to what you have?
Great video Clay - I just finished building a longbow and was wondering, do you add material on the arrow shelf and for a strike plate on a longbow where the shelf is not cut to center (so it would push the arrow even further out?) I haven't added anything to mine but am not sure if I should or not... Thanks!
Informative video! Can I ask about what you prefer? Do you prefer selfbows you made and hunt with them, also is that your main bow which you are showing to us?
Ah, makes sense then. Btw, how do you fit arrow quiver to a self bow, do they have adjustable straps so you can fit them on bows of various limb width/thickness?
Hi, i'm enjoying your videos. Just a question, where did you found the parts where you stick the leather of your arrow rest ? This kind of things is almost impossible to find in my country...
Me: "Mom, can we have Cam Hanes?" Mom:"We have Cam Hanes at home." Cam Hanes at home: Clay Hayes Just kidding man, into the traditional bow stuff, love your content. Subscribed🎯💯👍
Are you still planning to release a video series on arrow tuning? I’m a fairly new recurve owner, and My arrow nocks are not consistent no matter how short I make the arrows. I imagine that the distance to the target also makes a difference in terms of where the nock ends up (left or right). Any insight would be great. Thx.
Idk diddly about bows, looking at getting my first one. What string silencers are those? They look like cattails, love the natural look of em. Thanks for the info, will be checking more of your vids, subbed!
With an ILF bow, such as the Hoyt satori, how long can it be left strung without risk of over wear and tear 4 damage to the bow in any way? Such as if it's shot everyday or every other day, can it be left strung? Or should it be unstrung when not in use
Recently subscribed to your channel and love it, great videos and lots of information with no BS. On the subject of Recurve bows I’m kind of new to it (use to shoot a longbow and recurve years ago then went to compound) Anyways I want to get back into traditional and was wondering what poundage I should start out at? I was thinking either #45 or #50 should be fine? Will be doing target shooting for now
Ok so if you have a bow you built from a kit or someone had built how would you determine the best brace height if it if you have no information on the best brace height is for that bow
Excellent video sir, now that you have had this bow for a while, how do you like it. It is a good looking bow. I have made the switch back to a recurve this year, and I have tossed the idea few times on a more modern traditional bow, I just don't know for sure if I really need a bow with ILF limbs etc. Thanks again my friend and have a blessed week sir. Dale
I'd add a small tidbit to string your bow and let it sit for a day or so to get the stretch out(if it's a new string). Really screwed me up with my first bow initially setting the nock point and a day later it was way off. Just my .02¢. Another awesome vid man. Any plans for a bow review?
Hoyt Satori 21" ILF riser mated to a set of DAS xtra long longbow limbs, makes for a 66" longbow. Using proper string length of 63" (subtract 3" from the distance between limb tips/string nocks) my natural brace height with an untwisted string is about 9" off the back of the shelf. There is literally no way for me to lower that brace height without using a shorter set of limbs.
@@clayhayeshunter I actually just found an article on brace height at Lancaster Archery that has a bit of info I have not seen elsewhere. It indicates that the longer the bow, the higher the proper brace height will be. So for a 66" bow, proper brace height should be 8-1/4" to 9". So, I am right in that zone on my Satori, and a bit short on my 60" Jaguar Elite.
I would like your thought or reviews of that warewolf recurve bow in the video from Eclipse Broadhead.Do you know where it is made? Thank you for your time.Great video.
I don’t have a lot of experience with different ILF bows so I can’t offer a good comparison. But, this one shoots great and the ILF limb system is pretty darn cool.
Tirer avec une palette et les trois doigts dessous est pour moi une aberration quand on utilise un longbow ou un bowhunter ! Mais ce n’est que mon avis 🙂
The brace height shown is not actually 7" and not that "low" because it's not being measured at the typical place on the grip, where the thumb web on the hand sits when gripping the bow. It looks like if his brace height were measured in the typical place, it would be closer to 7.5 inches, a rather typical brace height for many recurve bows.
For my first bow I got the Cabela's warden recurve. How would you set this up for hunting? Rest or no? Sight or no? What size arrow/tip? I hunt in very thick rainforest country.
as someone very new to archery I really appreciate your videos, your attention to detail for every aspect of the bow itself to stance and etc., etc.. You don't assume that someone already knows the vocabulary either. Each video is VERY comprehensive, step by step with the reasoning/physics behind it. You are a great teacher. Thanks for putting your knowledge out here in cyber space!
Thanks Janet
U u it y y iyy
" just get out there and start flinging arrows, and have some fun" quote of the day ! another great video
Thanks much
Great to see you promoting some marketed bows in the setup for traditional. Not just self bows. I love both.
Clay I have been since 1968 with Traditional equipment. I been taught that one of greatest maintanance for bro bow is keeping string waxed & more wax which. Reduces friction sand ware of the string. I always carry tube string in back quiver and in my Danny pack. Think others would do.
Thanks for your info sharers my grand kids are getting from you. They too are steering away from training wheels and now enjoy archery more.
Just got a 60# "takedown" recurve for Christmas! I and my daughter have been shooting a couple of really, really old, stripped down, Bear compound bows I got off of Craigslist for 40 bucks total for a couple of years now. Not at all a compound fan, but they were dirt cheap and it's a shared activity we both really enjoy. But I digress.
I have not owned a recurve for 45 years, and that old Bear bow from the 1970's had a flat shelf. The two recurves I mentioned do too. I had absolutely no idea how to shoot a bow with a convex shelf...until now. Thanks!!!! I'll use a carpenter's square and blue painter's tape to find and temporarily mark nock points until a proper bow square arrives and I learn to use thread to mark nock points. Again, thanks!
Ive learned more watching clay than reading any books. Thanks Clay for your knowledge and for teaching this traditional art.
I want to say that your channel is amazing and I am using it as a tool as I try to learn about something that I THOUGHT I knew so much about, hahaha. The information you are providing to help people understand the real depth of the sport/craft is fantastic. You can just buy a bow. I think it is important to know how to use the tools that you aquire and you have very good info about things that people like, me, have never known about. I grew up shooting, my whole life... Was never taught or showed any of this or any of the terminology or metrics. Still fun. But knowing, is half the battle, lmao.
Your older vids were the ones that first got me building and shooting self bows. This new series is a great f
review. Thanks for all of them, Clay.
Thanks, I’m glad you’re enjoying them.
Stumbly, do you exclusively use your self-made bows now that you know how to build them?
Your videos on Archery are one of the best informative out there on RUclips, Thanks. Always enjoy.
It's hard to find good traditional bow hunting or archery information, isn't it? Online resources have really made a difference no doubt, the physical businesses have all but disappeared.
Great video , just purchased my first longbow . I’m super excited for this journey . Glad a friend recommended your videos to me .
I agree with shooting off the shelf. I've used a number of different arrow rests over the years, and while they all have their place, off the shelf is the most efficient. It is also quicker to shoot again from the shelf. I cover the entire shelf. A good one is going to have a slight arch, so it will always have minimal contact. And you are right about many different materials being effective. Leather, felt, moleskin, the fuzzy part of velcro, etc. all work.
I tried a brass nock for quite a while and didn't like it. Fingernail polish sufficed, and while it occasionally needs refreshing it didn't bother me.
Recently, however, I've gone retro. I'm working with a horsebow, or some say "Mongolian", "Hungarian", or "Sythian", several different names for very similar styles, but horsebow covers them all. I'm trying to figure out if a mechanical release will take the place of the thumb release........
Great video mate .. You have done a lot to promote traditional archery .. Good on you bro
Thanks
I'm extremely grateful you have all these videos available
Thanks
This helps since I'm pretty new to Archery. I own a pretty cool Recurve with 50 pound limbs on it (hunting bow)
I want to get some 35 or 40 pound limbs for practice..
But either way shooting the bow is fun. Just taking it out and letting them arrows fly.
Really really fun activity...
I look forward to buying another bow. And then one day even a Compound bow.
But traditional archery is alot more fun for me.
Really enjoyed this. Nice work! It’s amazing to hear the story that drives a fellow hunter. Your thoughtfulness in how you approach hunting and woodsmanship are truly inspiring and most of us can only hope to be so keen. Thanks for making this available. Will continue to share it. Cheers - Eric
We really enjoy your videos about archery. Informative, concise and very CLEAR. And, having asked you a couple questions about bow buiding, your reply was very fast. That shows you care. Thanks Clay. Wish you good health to you and your family and a safe holiday season. (M.G., Quebec, Canada)
Nice video Clay, I have made hundreds of these bows but still learn something new when I see someone else do it. One little tip that may be helpful is that when a bow is on a long string as long as it isn't too long. It will read about the same weight as if it were braced, so if you long string it to 24" you will be about 12# heavy when you brace it.
Cool!
You are truly an all around good dude and woodsman, thank you for all you do buddy!!
great content. all your videos ive watched make it fun and simple to lear even the more advanced terms and skills. thanks
Buying my first bow soon, this right here is gold.
Subscribed!
Great book for anyone that wants to understand and learn about traditional archery.
Thanks
that lill tip on pinching the leather omg so basic so brilliant I mean lack of drag on the arrow spine. I'm buying my first good intermediate bow in couple of months a southwest archery spyder will be following your setup tips and hints cheers Clay
Thanks
Welcome
Just got my bow and this video has been the most helpful!, excellent!
Awesome video for us new to archery your channel is a godsend.
I got ptsd and anxiety so for me archery is meditation and relaxation. Im in a bow club and loaning gear now. But am out of work so cant afford my own gear i dream of having a good recurve bow and target so i can shoot everyday would help me a lot both with the ptsd/anxiety and getting in better shape.
I am new to traditional archery and am excited to see the bow tuning video. Thank you for all of the good information!
Thanks
What brought you into traditional archery? Hunting or just for the fun of shooting archery?
Cool vid, I use 1 knock, split finger so have my arrow rest on my tab, im new....ish to archery i.e tried it years ago, liked it but just got more into bike's, and didnt shoot much..now at 52 getting back into it but since i cant ride anymore its my new hobbie and i love it..had a few cross bows but like the challenge of learning a new skill..i watch a tone of archery vids as the course im taking wont start until November so for about 6 weeks been learning all i can from guys like you, and yes im subbed but dont often comment. But found the tieing knock interesting as ive found the brace ones also scratch onto the tab, well does mine so i was interested in that, so thankyou for that little trick ill probably use myself.
I put the leather or match stick . Or shishkabob, stick and shoot, moving it back and forth. For perfect arrow flight. Then permanently glue it.
Thanks a lot for your help Clay! Great presentation
Clay Awesome Video!!! Thanks for taking the time to share you knowledge
Best trad bow set up vid on RUclips. Tie on knocks save your complexity n.
Clay just curious, the bow used in this video, is that a stock grip, or a wood replacement grip ? I enjoyed your whole video series, not only this one video, keep up the great work
Once again, a very well done and extremely helpful video. Thanks
Great video Clay. Just a quick question on what that small leather loop right above the wood grip infront of the arrow shelf rest on the belly side of the riser. What does it do/for?
i learned alot about nock point i'm going with the tie on method
As always good information. It doesn't make a difference if your a newbi or an old hand at archery there is always something to learn. Thanks Clay for sharing with us out here good stuff. Keep it up you are a big help lol and sometimes that voice in the dark. Take care. Ed
Thanks Ed.
"a voice in the dark"... I love it, and it's so true! All of the local Pro Shops I visit don't know much about traditional archery, and as a result when I look for things or information they get uncomfortable or in some cases impatient. Do you have any good local Pro Shops that know much about traditional archery and bowhunting?
Very good video Clay very informative! Thank you.
Del mayor interés. Muchas dudas despejadas. Muy bueno.
Great video, what about the centershot, should we completly the centershot?
Thanks in advance
Very good! Thanks Clay
Hey clay, thanks for the great videos! You helped influence me to go into the traditional realm! I got my first recurve yesterday and have been all over your videos!
I had a question on the tuning process. How does the twist of the string effect the flight of the arrow? If you have a nock left or right, how would you twist the string to help correct that?
Thanks!!
Have you done the fixed crawl video?
Definitely doing the toothpick on the shelf point of contact.
Those are nice tips and I have to try and remember them since I am a new bow owner and is trying to set it up. I am currently trying to install the string and using the stringer seem to be difficult and I have given up on that.
I know it looks like it’s been a couple of years since your comment, but how’s your archery coming along? Hopefully you’ve found a way to string/destring your bow.
@Clay Hayes I have a bow that came with a string and a nock point.
When I nock the arrow it doesn't "click" into the string . It slides in (too easily).
When I shoot with this 45# bow the arrows seems to end up a foot or more higher than my 35# bow although I am aiming so much lower. Is it a string problem with a nock point being too low?
Hey man first off your not getting full energy transfer to your arrows and that means that it's going to your limbs and that's bad for the bow you either need to change your nock size to the proper fit or go to a shop and reserve the bow string with larger serving thread the first is better that way you can nock tune your arrows to dynamic spine and or broadheads. if you hunt but that is why you're arrows are off the nock has to be snug on the string without penchin the string.redo your string nock points as well use two this keeps the nock secure from movement when you draw the bow
Clay I need an experts knowledge! I’m super new to this but I bought a recurve bow and I just added string silencers and I also bought new arrows, and I’m getting a lot of contact with the actual riser not the shelf. My brace height is 7 1/2 inches. When it was stock it was shooting amazing but loud. My nock was at 3/8 and it was spot on and now my arrow flight is all over the place, I’m hitting my target but the arrow sometimes goes into the target at a angle, have alot of skid markets on the riser and shelf
Clay I really enjoy your videos, I notice that you and others mention "the nock height"..of 3/4"( etc) above the right angle with the string.. to some that may be confusing.., Is that measurement to the bottom of the "string nock" or to the bottom of the "arrow nock"? (.once it's on the bowstring) ?
It will be bottom of the nock you crimp onto the string.
I'm finger shooting a compound 3 under with a capture rest how can I find the best knock point height or should I just raise the rest plunger up so the arrow is straight thanks
Are you going to be doing any more videos on setting up bows? I'd be very interested in knowing how to do limb alinement on a take down recurve, just getting the limb running straight and adjusting the tiller correctly
Great videos and always a pleasure to watch, thank you for a.l the effort you put into them
I cover this for selfbows on my patreon site but that’s a lot different than for glass bows.
I have a question when it comes to vintage compounds. I am shooting off of a flipper on the bow should I start with my knocking point high the same as with traditional archery? When I say compound I mean like the old wheel bows
New to traditional archery. Starting with Black Hunter 45 lbs 28 draw. Arrow is flying totally different from my compound. From the black Hunter, the arrow is starting out straight at 10 yards but curves right. I think the fletching is hitting the arrowplate. If so, how do I correct that. Thanks Clay…BTW…just finished watching Season 8 of Alone. Congratulations!!!!
6:47 ... come on dude 😂😂😂
Just for you buddy!
I really like that take down, who is it by?
Thanku 😊
Video never starts. You’re welcome
Great content as always. Can't wait for that tuning video.
Thats one nice looking bow.
Love your videos! What kind of bow is this?
What is that small thing on your bow making it a center shot? I’m asking because I use a 3 piece bow with an aluminum riser. I know for wood bows you can glue leather but what do you recommend for mine? Thank you!
Im new to recurve bow hunting and I was wondering if you break your bow down after each use? As in taking string off. I have a modern recurve bow with laminated limbs.
You should always unstring your bow. That eliminates much of the risk of accidentally cutting or damaging your string. Your bowlimbs won't suffer much set as they're laminated, but I would always unstring the bow.
@@yeanisch Hi, should I take off nock after I unstring bow? If not how do I adjust nock once tightened? Thank you
@@hollernathan do you mean your nock point on the string?
@@yeanisch yes
Brass nock. Do I take it off every time! If not how to adjust it once it’s tightened. Thank you
That is a gorgeous looking bow. I want to get back into traditional archery I’m struggling on making a decision if I want to go with an all wooden recurve bow or something like what you did which is more like all weather resistance. If I go with a metal bow or any type of bow I really want it to be traditional I would never put sites on their stabilizers any of those things. Are there more people using wooden recurve bows or are there people shifting towards these machines aluminum risers similar to what you have?
love your videos Clay keep them coming! :)
Always!
Great video Clay - I just finished building a longbow and was wondering, do you add material on the arrow shelf and for a strike plate on a longbow where the shelf is not cut to center (so it would push the arrow even further out?) I haven't added anything to mine but am not sure if I should or not... Thanks!
Most people add a thin piece of leather.
What make bow are you using ( not your usual type)
Informative video! Can I ask about what you prefer? Do you prefer selfbows you made and hunt with them, also is that your main bow which you are showing to us?
I hunt almost exclusively with self bows. But most people shoot more modern equipment which is why I chose this bow for the demonstration.
Ah, makes sense then. Btw, how do you fit arrow quiver to a self bow, do they have adjustable straps so you can fit them on bows of various limb width/thickness?
The ones from creekwalkertrading.com do.
They look awesome, not sure they ship to Europe though
@@clayhayeshunter Those Quivers do look awesome! What's been your experience with them moving vertically up and down the limbs?
Great job on the videos. Any advice on how to determine a starting point brace height for a self bow of unknown recommended height?
Start at 7 work up probably end up around 7 1/4- 7 1/2
What's the thinking on the shelf having that raised part? Why is less contact with the bow better?
Exactly
Hi, i'm enjoying your videos.
Just a question, where did you found the parts where you stick the leather of your arrow rest ? This kind of things is almost impossible to find in my country...
thumbnail for the video showed 400 spined arrows? What draw weight?
Could you do a review on this bow... I have seen it in the TBH magazine..
@brock77kb can you tell me the name of that bow? I've been trying to track it down myself. Thanks!
Me: "Mom, can we have Cam Hanes?"
Mom:"We have Cam Hanes at home."
Cam Hanes at home: Clay Hayes
Just kidding man, into the traditional bow stuff, love your content. Subscribed🎯💯👍
Another great video.
Clay, does the nock point change when the string is removed and then reattached?
Not if you don’t change the twist.
Not if you don't change the brace height. Always measure brace height when re-stringing a bow to ensure consistent nock point.
What type of glue do you use to set strike plate and shelf
Are you still planning to release a video series on arrow tuning? I’m a fairly new recurve owner, and My arrow nocks are not consistent no matter how short I make the arrows. I imagine that the distance to the target also makes a difference in terms of where the nock ends up (left or right). Any insight would be great. Thx.
Idk diddly about bows, looking at getting my first one. What string silencers are those? They look like cattails, love the natural look of em. Thanks for the info, will be checking more of your vids, subbed!
Just some beaver fur.
With an ILF bow, such as the Hoyt satori, how long can it be left strung without risk of over wear and tear 4 damage to the bow in any way? Such as if it's shot everyday or every other day, can it be left strung? Or should it be unstrung when not in use
Just leave it strung.
@@clayhayeshunter awesome, thank you for getting back to me... LOVE your videos
Is that the TBow which is the clone to the Hoyt Satari ?
Recently subscribed to your channel and love it, great videos and lots of information with no BS. On the subject of Recurve bows I’m kind of new to it (use to shoot a longbow and recurve years ago then went to compound) Anyways I want to get back into traditional and was wondering what poundage I should start out at? I was thinking either #45 or #50 should be fine? Will be doing target shooting for now
If you’re focused on targets then 45 would be great.
Clay Hayes thank you for the information
Ok so if you have a bow you built from a kit or someone had built how would you determine the best brace height if it if you have no information on the best brace height is for that bow
The bowyer usually has a recommended brace height. Mine are usually between 6.5-7".
Great video! Can anyone here tell me what bow/brand he is using in it? Thanks! :)
Excellent video sir, now that you have had this bow for a while, how do you like it. It is a good looking bow. I have made the switch back to a recurve this year, and I have tossed the idea few times on a more modern traditional bow, I just don't know for sure if I really need a bow with ILF limbs etc. Thanks again my friend and have a blessed week sir.
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I still like my selfbows but for a more modern bow, this is a good option.
What did you switch back to as far as a bow?
I switched back to a recurve. That is what I kearned how to shoot with and switched back to one this year. Bear Kodia. For the time being.
I switched back to a recurve. That is what I kearned how to shoot with and switched back to one this year. Bear Kodia. For the time being.
I switched back to a recurve. That is what I kearned how to shoot with and switched back to one this year. Bear Kodia. For the time being.
Hey clay, Is braid bad for serving? My factory serving and the one my local archery shop did both came loose.
They probably weren’t wrapped tight enough or wrapped the wrong way.
I'd add a small tidbit to string your bow and let it sit for a day or so to get the stretch out(if it's a new string). Really screwed me up with my first bow initially setting the nock point and a day later it was way off. Just my .02¢. Another awesome vid man. Any plans for a bow review?
Hoyt Satori 21" ILF riser mated to a set of DAS xtra long longbow limbs, makes for a 66" longbow. Using proper string length of 63" (subtract 3" from the distance between limb tips/string nocks) my natural brace height with an untwisted string is about 9" off the back of the shelf. There is literally no way for me to lower that brace height without using a shorter set of limbs.
If you want to lower the brace then use a longer string.
@@clayhayeshunter I actually just found an article on brace height at Lancaster Archery that has a bit of info I have not seen elsewhere. It indicates that the longer the bow, the higher the proper brace height will be. So for a 66" bow, proper brace height should be 8-1/4" to 9". So, I am right in that zone on my Satori, and a bit short on my 60" Jaguar Elite.
Good information thanks!
You’re most welcome
I would like your thought or reviews of that warewolf recurve bow in the video from Eclipse Broadhead.Do you know where it is made? Thank you for your time.Great video.
I don’t have a lot of experience with different ILF bows so I can’t offer a good comparison. But, this one shoots great and the ILF limb system is pretty darn cool.
This is a junxing f161 ... rebranded under a different name ... can buy them direct from junxing for 249.00 tyd
@@timcraft1728 looks like a Galaxy Sear..the Junxing F161 limb pockets look different..its more sharp on the belly side.
Tirer avec une palette et les trois doigts dessous est pour moi une aberration quand on utilise un longbow ou un bowhunter ! Mais ce n’est que mon avis 🙂
What recurve? bow are you shooting in this video?
The book by TJ Conrad is $400-$500 on Amazon. I'm thinking your book is a better purchase? Will it teach me the same things for the most part?
🤔 that doesn’t sound right. Check with the folks at www.tradbow.com
@@clayhayeshunter I'll do that. Sometimes when books get harder find, some folks think they become worth a small fortune.
Thank you Clay!
You’re most welcome.
What brand of bow is that
Thank you
What is the bow make and model?
Do you leave your bow strung when not in use?
yes for glass bows, no for wooden bows
Para qual lado a pena indicativa fica? Para cima ou para o lado direito.
You need to start a tv series ? I would watch it
TV costs way too much. Airtime I mean.
And the only way to keep most people watching would be to have b-list celebrities doing some kind of competition with a bunch of fake drama filler.
The brace height shown is not actually 7" and not that "low" because it's not being measured at the typical place on the grip, where the thumb web on the hand sits when gripping the bow. It looks like if his brace height were measured in the typical place, it would be closer to 7.5 inches, a rather typical brace height for many recurve bows.
Good stuff Clay, who makes that cool riser?
Check them out at eclipsebroadheads.com
For my first bow I got the Cabela's warden recurve. How would you set this up for hunting? Rest or no? Sight or no?
What size arrow/tip?
I hunt in very thick rainforest country.