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Originally Posted by wingate_52 Variable conditions are there to test the archer not just the equipment. Use what you have, constant adjustment is not the way to go. Experience and judgement comes into play. |
Who said anything about constant adjustment?
What I do now:-
Shoot sighters see where the group goes, adjust windage for left and right error. Then I just shoot the thing and hope the arrows punch through any gusts. Keep an eye on the target flag and the wind. Only adjust windage if there is a noticeable wind direction change.
I find the wind effects me more than the arrows. I have also found If I brace well ie push pull hard, the wind effect on me is reduced considerably. Check out my last jounal entry.
I don't like to aim off as it upsets my aiming method, ie circles within circles. I may experiment with canting the bow in future, but as yet I don't think I need to. I'm not sure if aiming off would work for me anyway as my brain would still be aiming at the middle of the boss anyway. I feel it depends on the archers mindset what works best for them.
One way or another, wind is part of the game, we all have to shoot in it at some time or another. I hear so many moaning about it, especially at tournaments. I feel a lot of archers have lost on a windy day, before the bow comes out of the case .