Hi there and a question

[DocS]

Just signed-up and thought I would say a quick "hello" to everyone. Bit about myself, been shooting and coaching for a fair few years now and would like to consider myself OK at both. Why did I sign-up? Well, AIUK seems to be a pretty fun place to be where loads of people who are completely mad about archery seem to hang out and I am an archery nut (Hi, I'm DocS and I am an archery addict )

As I always believe that when you do something, you should always contribute / participate. So, my first contribution to AIUK is to ask the collective why do you shoot? Seeing as I asked the question, I will kick things off and say that the reason I shoot is because it has allowed me to meet loads of people (many of whom are now good friends) and because I still get a monumental buzz out of shooting that perfect shot.

[Thunk]

Hi DocS! Welcome to the funny farm!

We're a pretty merry bunch, so you'll have some fun here. Don't forget to tell to tell us where you shoot - you may find other AUIK members are closer than you think!

Why do I shoot? Well, it's certainly not for the thrill of that perfect shot - I've yet to make a perfect shot. But I'm a stubborn ******* so I keep trying!

[english_archer]

Hiya welcome aboard heres the and
Why do I shoot ? good question I wish I had a good answer but I dont have one I shoot for many reasons ,But I think I can sum it up this way even when Im having a really bad shoot arrows all over the place ,bottom of the leader board (you get the picture) the thing that keeps me going at the end of the day "archery is the most fun you can have with your clothes on"

[Little Miss Purple]

welcome aboard

Why do I do archery.....now - because I enjoy it, it usually keeps me out of trouble, I keep improving and many of the archers I have met are the friendliest and most genuine people I would like to spend time with.

[slartibartfast]

Hiya DocS welcome here is more and for you.

Originally Posted by DocS

So, my first contribution to AIUK is to ask the collective why do you shoot?

It's simply, what I do; and it makes me

[Raedwald]

Welcome to the woodlands!!

from a wood somewhere near Norwich.....

Why do I shoot? I often ask myself that question, especially on a freezing cold morning when the wind is particularly biting (the back of our wood is somewhat prone to that) and things aren't going as I'd want.

Then I lob a 1st arrow kill and the buzz that comes fromt hat is why I shoot - along with loving being out in the woods with me bow.

[komtox]

Hi Docs,,,,, Welcome aboard... Why do I shoot ? I was co-erced into it on holiday a few years ago, and became absolutely addicted !!!....

[speed]

Hi Docs and welcome to the madhouse


Why do I shoot?

I used to be a very active and competative sports person, then a back injury ended all that. Archery is good for my posture and is allowing me to again be active in a sport and who knows one day maybe even competetive.
But to be honest I do not reallly care about being that competetive after all,


I AM AGAIN ABLE TO DO A SPORT !!!

And one I have come to really love, and enjoy the frustration, and challenge it presents.

[Araglin]

Originally Posted by DocS

...why do you shoot?

To hit the target .... occasionally.

And looking for lost arrows adds so much interest to a walk in the woods.

[Rip T]

Welcome DocS

Why do I shoot....I get stressed easily and can't "switch off" from all the troubles at work.

Shooting makes me stop thinking about what else is going on - I have to concentrate on the shot, the whole shot and nothing but the shot which I find very relaxing.

Used to sail which was the same - concentrate on what you are doing or you are swimming.

That and all the people I have met are so helpful and friendly.

Rip T