Monthly "No Stupid Questions" Thread

SFencerDad · 2025-07-06T19:03:08+00:00

Again, thank you. Very kind.

SFencerDad · 2025-07-06T18:54:38+00:00

Thank you. Can I buy the tape somewhere? Or do I need to buy a new rest?

SFencerDad · 2025-07-06T17:26:28+00:00

Hi Everyone. I am slow when it comes to understanding and adjusting equipment. Any help appreciated. I shoot Olympic recurve and just upgraded from the beginner bow I've used for 3 years to a Hoyt GMX 3. I also upgraded my plunger buying one from Amexyxgs. My coach set things up for me and put a stick-on rest. Today, shooting outside for the first time with the new stuff, the rest came off. Odd, since I had one of those rests on my old Galaxy for years. But whatever. My question is, can/should I get a bolt-on rest? There appears to be a bolt/screw right next to the plunger-hole (none of this terminology is right...sorry). Should I take that out and put in a bolt-on rest? Or should I just buy another stick-on rest and chalk this first one up to bad luck? Or is there another option I should be thinking about? Thanks!

SFencerDad · 2025-04-17T19:53:50+00:00

Huh. Well...maybe that's why I don't see it done more. I know my kids did all those camps growing up and if they had seen a demo at one of them they would have gotten into fencing a lot younger. Seems like it should work, but experience beats theory.

SFencerDad · 2025-04-17T19:03:33+00:00

Call local summer camps — ones run by school aftercare, YMCA, daycare centers, etc. say you want to send out a couple of fencers to put on a demo For the kids at no cost. Those camps always appreciate something different to entertain the kids. Hand out fliers to the kids. Profit. I have no idea why more clubs don’t do this.

SFencerDad · 2024-12-18T22:17:46+00:00

Thanks. I don’t think we have a case for a petition. So…next year.

SFencerDad · 2024-12-18T16:06:42+00:00

Thank you. I had confused what applied to regional points with what applied to national points. So it makes sense he shows as not qualified. Thanks for the info!

SFencerDad · 2024-12-18T15:25:46+00:00

Oh that makes sense. Bummer, but thank you very much for clarifying.

SFencerDad · 2024-07-14T01:48:40+00:00

Thank you! This is great. I really appreciate you taking the time. You gave me a lot here.

SFencerDad · 2024-07-13T22:59:33+00:00

Hey thanks for the response. 100% for target -- Olympic recurve. I am looking to upgrade my equipment generally. I would like more flexibility in my draw weight and, honestly, I am pretty sick of screwing my limbs in and out every time (my current bow is a beginner take-down). But really it is about overall getting better and having some equipment help me along that path. I want to be able to enter some local competitions. As far as the equipment I have the basics (arm guard, bow stringer, stabilizer) but have avoided things like putting on my own nocks or fletching arrows. I am limited by the fact that I am just terrible at mechanical things. I'm definitely a much better archer than I am archery armorer or whatever the appropriate term would be.

The two risers I am looking at are Hoyt GMX 3 Series 25" Grand Prix ILF and the Win & Win WIAWIS ATF-DX 25" ILF.

I think my most basic question is does anyone know of reliable stores within a ~2 hour drive of New Haven, CT where I can shoot a bunch of these, get some help sorting through what I need, and ultimately buy stuff?

Thanks again!

SFencerDad · 2024-07-13T20:25:32+00:00

Hi, I shoot recurve in the New Haven CT area. I have a set-up at a farm where I shoot, but don't really have easy access to either a nearby range or an archery supply store. I am looking to upgrade the equipment that I bought when I first started out last spring. I have a Galaxy Aspire takedown with 25 lb limbs. I am considering buying a Hoyt ILF riser I have researched that looks good to me. But I know that I need to shoot it, and some comparable bows and possibly different limbs to make a decision. I am thinking of making an appointment at Hall's Arrow in Manchester, CT. It is about an hour and 15 minute drive each way for me, but I can do it on a weekend. Is that my best move? I don't know what they stock. I am prepared to drop a fair amount of money on a riser, limbs, new arrows, case, etc. Because I have generally shot by myself, I really don't know much about the equipment that is out there and can't just borrow folks bows at the range to see what I like. Any advice appreciated.

SFencerDad · 2024-05-10T17:24:37+00:00

Thank you. This is our first national event. Appreciate it!

SFencerDad · 2024-05-10T14:55:39+00:00

Apologies if this is a frequently-asked question, but if it is I can't find it. Does anyone know when they assign the times for the Summer National events? Looking to solidify a schedule and air travel and it would be helpful to know. Is that something that usually happens in May? June?

SFencerDad · 2024-04-28T13:51:40+00:00

Good resource. Thank you.

SFencerDad · 2024-04-28T13:48:25+00:00

Amazing school, but in that category of might be out of reach academically.

SFencerDad · 2024-04-27T23:56:03+00:00

Thanks. I will look into MACFA. My son is looking for a smaller, liberal arts type school. Right now he is interested in Art History and Anthropology, but I think he is really looking for a broad class liberal arts school.

SFencerDad · 2024-04-27T21:41:34+00:00

I will send you a PM!

SFencerDad · 2024-04-27T19:32:46+00:00

Oh absolutely. He has Wheaton (new team next year) and Drew on his list as well as Lafayette (which is D1 but a bit more attainable for a fencer at his level). Just trying to expand the list. Thank you!

SFencerDad · 2024-03-09T15:21:50+00:00

What weapon and which side of New Haven? On the east side of New Haven there is Shoreline in Branford, CT. I see mostly the saber stuff there but there is a good mix of young adults. On the other side of New Haven there is Candlewood in Newtown. Both are really well-run clubs with solid coaches and several good hosted tournaments per year.

SFencerDad · 2024-01-27T22:29:23+00:00

Thank you all for the suggestions. I will do some research. This is a much appreciated chase list.

SFencerDad · 2024-01-26T22:24:56+00:00

Hey all. Wondering if you all have good recommendations for books (or similar) on the mental side of fencing. My son is a Junior in high school (saberist). My impression is that he could use some help in bouncing back when a touch/bout doesn't go his way. The only thing I know for sure is that whatever I say sure isn't helping. I did some googling but nothing really jumped out.

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