Archery PDA software for pocket PC

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Hi all. I fell down the stairs & broke my bowarm (elbow joint) So I purchased a PDA to have something to play with. I notice that all the software out there is for a Palm. Is there any for a Pocket PC? Regards Pete

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> Hi all. > I fell down the stairs & broke my bowarm (elbow joint) > So I purchased a PDA to have something to play with. > I notice that all the software out there is for a Palm. > Is there any for a Pocket PC? > Regards > Pete

Not that I’m aware of – there’s TargetPlot and AAPalm for the Palm, and I can’t think of any other PDA archery software. Of course, you could just get a Palm… – there’s a Palm V on eBay for a less than ridiculous amount at the moment. Hope your arm gets better sharpish, or at least in time for outdoor season. 7om

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Well… I came across this one (if your Spanish is any good…) http://perso.wanadoo.es/fernandodediego/info.html#_Toc32893858 but I can’t tell if this is a live page. I don’t know if any of the Java stuff around can be made to run on Wince – it might be worth a try (I think both Sun and IBM have VMs which run on PDA platforms). – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hi all. > I fell down the stairs & broke my bowarm (elbow joint) > So I purchased a PDA to have something to play with. > I notice that all the software out there is for a Palm. > Is there any for a Pocket PC? > Regards > Pete

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi all. > I fell down the stairs & broke my bowarm (elbow joint) > So I purchased a PDA to have something to play with. > I notice that all the software out there is for a Palm. > Is there any for a Pocket PC? > Regards > Pete > Not that I’m aware of – there’s TargetPlot and AAPalm for the Palm, and I > can’t think of any other PDA archery software. > Of course, you could just get a Palm… – there’s a Palm V on eBay for a > less than ridiculous amount at the moment. > Hope your arm gets better sharpish, or at least in time for outdoor

season. Thanks mate. I’m out pf plaster at the end of the month, thanks to the metalwork thats still in there! (yep, I made a real mess of it!) Then on with the physio. (the really annoying thing is that all of my hobbies (and chores, thinking about it) rely on 2 good arms!) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> 7om

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Toxophilus

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Does Toxophilus, the 1545 archery book by Roger Ascham, exist anywhere in ebook (html, pdf, MS Reader, text, anything electronic) format?  I’ve searched but can’t find anything. Thanks

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> Does Toxophilus, the 1545 archery book by Roger Ascham, exist anywhere in > ebook (html, pdf, MS Reader, text, anything electronic) format?  I’ve > searched but can’t find anything.

Maybe you should try the archery library? http://www.xs4all.nl/~marcelo/archery/library/

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My copy is published by the Simon Archery Foundation and is copyrighted "A Wendy Hodgkinson, 1985". She was then the Honorary Keeper of the Simon Archery Collection. The Simon Collection is housed by the Manchester Museum and they have a webpage at http://museum.man.ac.uk/archery/ They may be able to tell you more. Chris

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Does Toxophilus, the 1545 archery book by Roger Ascham, exist anywhere in > ebook (html, pdf, MS Reader, text, anything electronic) format?  I’ve > searched but can’t find anything. > Thanks

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Try Quicks at http://www.quicks.com I have seen Toxophilus for sale in their catalogue, try their web site to see if it is still available. — John Grove

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>Does Toxophilus, the 1545 archery book by Roger Ascham, exist anywhere in >ebook (html, pdf, MS Reader, text, anything electronic) format?  I’ve >searched but can’t find anything. >Thanks >NO, but the book can be had from Quicks and other archery stores.

Neil

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It’s not available in electronic form, but you can get a very nice hardcover edition direct from the publisher, Derrydale Press, at http://www.derrydalepress.com/Catalog/SingleBook.shtml?command=Search…DB/CATALOG.db&eqSKUdata=1564160920 —

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Does Toxophilus, the 1545 archery book by Roger Ascham, exist anywhere in >ebook (html, pdf, MS Reader, text, anything electronic) format?  I’ve >searched but can’t find anything. >Thanks >NO, but the book can be had from Quicks and other archery stores. > Neil

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club in Gloucestershire area

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> Hi, > Any recommendations for a club in the > Gloucester area (UK)?

<sigh> this time I’m going to teach a man to fish </sigh> go to http://www.gnas.org/home1.htm Click on "How to …." Click on "… find your local club" Click on "Western Counties" scroll down to Gloucestershire and there’s a link! follow it to http://www.gloucestershirearcherysociety.co.uk/ Click on "club map" chose a club Any of these clubs will have access to coaching at club, county, regional and national level. Hope this helps HooDooWitch p.s. Welcome back to archery etc..

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Whereabouts in Glos. are you?  I can tell you your nearest club, if you like. HTH, -Mac

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> Whereabouts in Glos. are you?  I can tell you your nearest club, if you > like.

I’m in Newent (nr Glos), but i’m looking for recomendations based on the place and people as much a geographic (which I can get from GNAS). Thanks! DV

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> Whereabouts in Glos. are you?  I can tell you your nearest club, if you > like. > I’m in Newent (nr Glos), but i’m looking for recomendations based on the > place > and people as much a geographic (which I can get from GNAS). > Thanks! > DV

In that case, you might want to check out "Cheltenham Archers" (I shoot part-time with them too).  Great club, IMHO.  "Black & Gold" (Glos.) are a pretty good crowd too. Have you looked at www.gloucestershirearcherysociety.co.uk ? -Mac

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> In that case, you might want to check out "Cheltenham Archers" (I shoot > part-time with them too).  Great club, IMHO.  "Black & Gold" (Glos.) are a > pretty good crowd too.

Second that – I shot with Cheltenham Archers for a year while I was based there, but Black And Gold made it a hard decision on which lot to join! Jonny

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Hi, Any recommendations for a club in the Gloucester area (UK)? I haven’t shot for a couple of years, so will be nuff rusty! I’d prefer a smallish club, and I shoot compound. I’ve shot the bow once every few months, just to make sure nothing seizes up, and it’s feeling good. I used to shoot for Bowmen of the Deans, but their Thursday night meetings clash with university (although any other night would be fine). Obviously, somewhere with an indoor range would be useful in the inclement weather. I could travel to Herefordshire or Worcestershire if it’s for the right club. I’m not looking to get amazing at the sport, but want somewhere friendly, where I can get appropriate coaching to get me back into it. Thanks! Daniel Vesma

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Grimsby Archers Tournament Booked Up

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Happy Anniversary & Good Shooting on your 50th! May the Gods give you good weather, make your aim true and may the day be enjoyed by all. From Exeter Company of Archers (Our 50th Shoot is next Saturday!)

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Grimsby Archers 50th Anniversary Tournament on 11th August is now fully > booked up. > — > Chris Petchey

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I would be grateful of anyone of these things of which you speak, considering how unpredictable the Gods can be at the best of times. Thankyou

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Happy Anniversary & Good Shooting on your 50th! May the Gods give you good > weather, make your aim true and may the day be enjoyed by all. > From Exeter Company of Archers > (Our 50th Shoot is next Saturday!) > Grimsby Archers 50th Anniversary Tournament on 11th August is now fully > booked up. > — > Chris Petchey

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As it happens, we got all three! We got: (1) good archery weather, warm, enough cloud cover to prevent it getting too hot, slight breeze (enough to be pleasant) and a little shower as we finished shooting (2) I shot well and true taking second place in my own category (3) everyone said what a great day they had had and many said we should do more. Considering that this was the first tournament that we (the current administration) had ever organised, we accept this as a generous pat on the back! A big thankyou to everyone who helped and every one who turned up for making the day so special

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I would be grateful of anyone of these things of which you speak, > considering how unpredictable the Gods can be at the best of times. > Thankyou > Happy Anniversary & Good Shooting on your 50th! May the Gods give you good > weather, make your aim true and may the day be enjoyed by all. > From Exeter Company of Archers > (Our 50th Shoot is next Saturday!) message > > Grimsby Archers 50th Anniversary Tournament on 11th August is now fully > > booked up. > > — > > Chris Petchey

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Archery clubs in New Orleans area

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Do you know of any archery clubs/classes in the New Orleans, LA area? Clifton Juan Harvey, Louisiana PH# & FAX#:  504-368-0694

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For adult or for Junior (JOAD)? There is a link on the TSAA website that explains JOAD and helps find local chapters using the National Archery Association’s website link… http://texasarchery.org/L1/ClubsJOADs.htm and scroll down past the FAQ and other resources. For adults, best to check the yellow pages and call/ask the local archery shops… > Do you know of any archery clubs/classes in the New Orleans, LA area? > Clifton Juan > Harvey, Louisiana > PH# & FAX#:  504-368-0694

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Check this link, the website of the Louisiana Field Archery Association. http://www.southwestla.com/lfaa/ That should help.

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string for recurve

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I have Petron S3 with limbs 68, 40 pounds for string is good to using Fast flight or dacron and hoe many strands Thanks

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If it is a wooden riser use dacron ,otherwise use fastflite. For both strings about 18 strands (or 20)

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have Petron S3 with limbs 68, 40 pounds > for string is good to using Fast flight or dacron and hoe many strands > Thanks

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Marc-Andre I would suggest that you try dacron. I live by it and I have had nothing but good long string life & good service from it. I think that you should get at the very least 12 strands. Darrin – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >I have Petron S3 with limbs 68, 40 pounds >for string is good to using Fast flight or dacron and hoe many strands >Thanks

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>I have Petron S3 with limbs 68, 40 pounds >for string is good to using Fast flight or dacron and hoe many strands >Thanks

Fastflight, 18 strands will be a good match for your bow.

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> I have Petron S3 with limbs 68, 40 pounds > for string is good to using Fast flight or dacron and hoe many strands > Thanks

With riser/limbs like that I’d go for FastFlight. I think Dacron would be too soft for 40lbs (although it’s good for up to 50lbs). Dacron is primarily used on wooden riser type bows as it’s forgiving, but it is a long-lasting string. As for the number of strands 16 or18 is about average for FastFlight and 12 for Dacron, but it depends what you feel comfortable with. Probably the most important factor though is how well the string has been made/maintained (a well made FastFlight will outlive a poorly made Dacron string). FastFlight is slightly higher maintenance that Dacron but both will need looking after if you want to get the most out of them. HooDooWitch

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> If it is a wooden riser

It isn’t. http://www.archery-ten-ring.co.uk/acatalog/Ten_Ring_Online_Shop_Petro… ml > use dacron ,otherwise use fastflite. For both > strings about 18 strands (or 20)

20 strand Dacron? Have you *any* idea how thick this would make the string? Steven, please at least try to understand the question before offering advice. Incorrect advice, especially with archery, can be costly. HooDooWitch

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Source for the "Holland" tab in the USA?

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Anyone know of a source for the Holland tab (A&F, I think) and replacement faces in the USA or via mail order? Thanks in advance. — Arlington, Massachusetts USA

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Hi Marty, Have you tried to ask A&F for resellers in the US ? They have a website now. Gr. Sander

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Anyone know of a source for the Holland tab (A&F, I think) and > replacement faces in the USA or via mail order? > Thanks in advance. > — > Arlington, Massachusetts USA

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I had trouble finding the Holland so I switched to the Cavalier … hated it, then found the Angel Tab at Lancaster Archery. I would try that tab… almost the same as the Holland but the shelf is metal and the finger spacer is soft… I love it! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi Marty, > Have you tried to ask A&F for resellers in the US ? They have a website now. > Gr. > Sander > Anyone know of a source for the Holland tab (A&F, I think) and > replacement faces in the USA or via mail order? > Thanks in advance. > — > Arlington, Massachusetts USA

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Bow Rack??

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I have four recurves I’d like to hang on a wall mounted rack.  I’ve seen the racks from Ballantines and Peak & Valley.  Are there any other unique designs out there? I’m an accomplished woodworker and I’d like to see all of my building options before I start building.  Looking for ideas….. Thanks…Joel

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use a ten penny finishing nail.   Drive four into the wall evenly spaced.   Then use a 1/4" forstner bit and drill holes in the top limbs, about midway through the deflex.  spiffy and easy to take down and put up!  (JUST KIDDING!!!!) (having no good advice to offer, ski dog, I thought to try and be mildly amusing.  sorry <RBG> – but hey, it’s Friday night!!!) > I have four recurves I’d like to hang on > a wall mounted rack.  I’ve seen the racks > from Ballantines and Peak & Valley.  Are > there any other unique designs out there? > I’m an accomplished woodworker and I’d > like to see all of my building options before > I start building.  Looking for ideas….. > Thanks…Joel

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Opinions of the Winact Riser?

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Greetings all, I’m looking at a new bow set up, and am curious as to your opinions and experiences with the WinAct riser. Please include the type of limbs & draw length/weight.. .it will help with comparisons. —   Thanks,             The Asp Support Search and Rescue…             GET LOST!

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I have always wondered, why is it that I’ve never seen a Winact product on ebay for auction. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Greetings all, > I’m looking at a new bow set up, and am curious as to your opinions and > experiences with the WinAct riser. Please include the type of limbs & draw > length/weight.. .it will help with comparisons. > — >   Thanks, >             The Asp > Support Search and Rescue… >             GET LOST!

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I have a Winact with 66" 38lb Border XP10 Evolution limbs. I have no real issues with the riser, but there are some points you should be aware of (if you’re not already). 1. it’s painted rather than anodised. Paint is necessarily a less durable finish than anodising, that said, the few chips I’ve picked up in 3-4 years of shooting, are mostly due to my lack of attention. 2. the limb allignment/adjustment system is a little bit fiddly, requiring the use of two wrenches to get it right. Naturally, only one wrench is supplied with the handle… I gimmicked a second one out of a wire coat hanger, which is good enough for holding the thing stationary during adjustments. 3. I’m having a little difficulty getting hold of a low grip for it (it came with a medium-high grip). If that would be your preference, make sure you specify it early on. 4. there is no bushing for a back rod. I’ve heard that W&W make a rod threaded to fit the limb adjustment holes on the back of the riser, but I’ve never seen one. So if you follow the current US fashion of long rod/back rod, that’s something to consider. Having said that, I’d say go for it: "it just works" as they say. The balance of the handle is good even without stabilisers, everything fits (standard imperial threads, of course) and nothing rattles loose. I would point out that current world records have been shot with this riser, but we all know that archers *that* good could shoot with a brick, and still win… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Greetings all, > I’m looking at a new bow set up, and am curious as to your opinions and > experiences with the WinAct riser. Please include the type of limbs & draw > length/weight.. .it will help with comparisons.

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Rick Stonebraker has compiled a new issue of the Annual TSAA Newsletter.  It is available on-line at the Texas State Archery Website, in the WORD DOC format and in the Acrobat Format (recommended).  If you do not already have acrobat reader installed on your computer, it is FREE, from Adobe.  The acrobat form for documents and files is MUCH more secure, safer, and and transportable than the DOC format. Please click on the link below if you’d like a copy.  Here are the links to the newsletter: PDF Form: http://www.texasarchery.org/tsaars/tsaa2001.pdf DOC Form: http://www.texasarchery.org/tsaars/tsaa2001.doc and for the free Acrobat reader, click here: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/alternate.html#50enu If you find any errors, please let us know.  Also, I’d request that you please let Rick know if you find the newsletter entertaining or useful.  mailto: Thanks to all of you – young archers, parents, and adult archers as well, for helping Texas Archery to grow into the large family that we have become. If you want to get the periodic emailings that we put together about archery (primarily applicable to Texas and Texans but also about other events) then use the MemberRegistration link atop the home page of http://www.texasarchery.org to register your name and email with the TSAA. Your information is never given to any outside organization, you just get occasional warnings about viruses <G> and about tournament registrations and event results and such. Enjoy the holiday season, and don’t forget to spread some cheer to those you meet.  What goes around, comes around, so send around some good thangs. A.Ron (TexARC), Gina, and Lindsey (Osprey) Carmichael

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anyone live near Staten Island N.Y

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Hi,     I live in Staten Island N.Y. I’m trying to organize a weekly shoot at a local public park. the park is always open & free, it’s never crowded. Sunday’s would be good I think,most people are off from work. I shoot a compound,but I’m sure we can set up different groups. It’s a 70yard outdoor range.                                       Let me know if anyone is interested.           Thanks

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I would like to be involved. sounds like fun I’ll e-mail you .                             see ya sunday.                                                    mike

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Is this going to be a target shoot or a  3-D shoot? I’m pretty new to archery, I never shot a 3-d target. but I’d be interested in trying.                I’ll e-mail you .                                         Dan

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I am very interested, I always want to shoot in competition.  But unfortunately I live in Hawaii >   I live in Staten Island N.Y. >I’m trying to organize a weekly shoot at a local public park.

Ronny Yurong Sr.

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I am very interested, I always want to shoot in competition.  But unfortunately I live in Hawaii >   I live in Staten Island N.Y. >I’m trying to organize a weekly shoot at a local public park.

I am interested in living in Hawaii.                                                      lol

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Take a look at our site. Suffolk Field Archers and Bow Hunters. Long Island, New York. We have all types of shoots to attend. http://clubs.bowhunting.net/suffolkarchers/schedule00.htm

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi, >     I live in Staten Island N.Y. > I’m trying to organize a weekly shoot at a local public park. > the park is always open & free, it’s never crowded. > Sunday’s would be good I think,most people are off from work. > I shoot a compound,but I’m sure we can set up different groups. > It’s a 70yard outdoor range. >                                       Let me know if anyone is interested. >           Thanks

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Take a look at our site. Suffolk Field Archers and Bow Hunters. Long Island, New York. We have all types of shoots to attend. http://clubs.bowhunting.net/suffolkarchers/schedule00.htm Thanks for the information I will call to find out how to become a member.                                                      Dave

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