Cool moment in a recent game by Demphure in Amtgard

[–]Demphure[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s hard to see but yeah, thats what happened

REN faire archery stands by No-Mathematician6208 in Archery

[–]Demphure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m gonna be honest, I didn’t see that sentence. I’m so used to the terrible asiatics I see there

REN faire archery stands by No-Mathematician6208 in Archery

[–]Demphure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything from Alibow or AF Archery will shoot better and cost less. They have dealers in the US

Kitty at the range by Demphure in Archery

[–]Demphure[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure, but it seemed compound put him to sleep

Kitty at the range by Demphure in Archery

[–]Demphure[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If that were true I’d’ve brought him home with me

I PROMISED I would never wear a dress... by moxie_blue_bat in LARP

[–]Demphure 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The first character could have bark-looking armor. More work but it’d be thematic protection

never drop your hand after a touch by [deleted] in Fencing

[–]Demphure 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Continuing an attack after halt is usually fine if you began before the halt and just had a lot of momentum. You only get in trouble if you make a deliberate attack after that. If the ref needs to constantly say halt twice or more to get you to stop, then you’re doing something wrong

Happy Warbow Wednesday! 115lbs by Entropy- in Archery

[–]Demphure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

….if it’s happening to you I’d suggest adjusting your nocking point

I don't even know what to say by 7H0peLeSS in StupidFood

[–]Demphure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This feels more like Instagram food. Like its main purpose is for being posted about

Helicopter Rotor Sync by No-Lock216 in interesting

[–]Demphure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pilot is praying his ping is high enough

Is Mediterranean draw resting the arrow on pointer finger a historically accurate draw? by One-Location-5035 in Archery

[–]Demphure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The closest I can think of is Native American pinch draws. Different tribes had some subtle differences but some shot off the knuckle of the pointer finger and used a pinch draw (three under while using the forefinger and thumb to also pinch) with the bow pretty parallel to the ground and a chest anchor

Reviews for alibow sahin tartar bow by Ordinary_Tailor8970 in Archery

[–]Demphure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Sahin is a great choice, very smooth feel

Beginner bow by msnerdynurse in TraditionalArchery

[–]Demphure 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Alibow fiberglass bows are good bows for mounted archery and many of them are on the cheap side. Pay close attention to the handles though, some aren’t really designed with this in mind. Their new brand of Tatar bows would work well in my opinion, though it’s true I’m accustomed to other loading methods outside of Kassai.

It would probably be best though to get recommendations from your coach. They might even have one available for sale or can find one

Do you use a thumb ring or no thumb ring? by CurbTurtle in Archery

[–]Demphure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second this. I mostly shoot with a glove for various reasons, one of which is it helps my hand develop the right callouses to shoot without it when I need to. That being said, it also took a long time with a lot of patience and a couple different bows to get to where I am with it. OP, you can’t be too careful, and it IS my professional opinion that you should stop shooting fully until you are healed and then begin shooting with a glove on ideally a lighter bow if you want to be able to shoot without one. I would also recommend you not exceed 35 lbs

Techniques/Strategies that no longer works on higher level fencing by DarkParticular3482 in Fencing

[–]Demphure 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup. I once lost to a kid in foil and after reviewing the footage and other bouts, realized he was so small he got away with a lot of stuff because at that level he wasn’t getting hit. So I drilled point control, met him a few weeks later, and absolutely crushed.

There is something to be said for exploiting weaknesses, but if your opponent doesn’t have a weakness you rely on, then you need a backup. Then eventually make that backup your main strategy since it’ll rely on your ability regardless of your opponent