2020 Cold Bow Challenge Question/Comment Thread

[Whisky]

I really wished I did this challenge shooting at my Glendall Full Rut. I am stacking broadheads in the vitals at 60yd. I say this every year, but I don't seem to shoot spots very well at distance vs center mass vitals on a game target. I will have to figure out a way to put a brown vital zone on the Matrix.

 

[Beendare]

I agree. First couple practice seasons after the CBC did not go great. Rushed shots, didn’t focus on process or good back tension etc. shot my recurve at 40 today (cold shot but with field tip) and this was the result. I figured out I need to draw and anchor a couple times and go through process before I fire an arrow... they are definitely not always like thiS, but I’m getting more consistent with my first arrows. No pressure on either makes a diffence too.

Yeah, same here, my cold shot with my recurve is much worse than with a compound.

I know this going into a hunt...so I always warm up, shoot a couple arrows on the trail....or right before I hunt [I bring a couple practice arrows always] ....then typically I'm fine. This was a good exercise for me to develop a good warm up before shooting my first arrow.

I've been playing with the whole pre shot process and one of those thin latex bands is going to be part of my kit now. I use it to stretch, double or triple it and draw multiple times with both arms, then double and triple it holding it out in front with elbows out hands close together on the band...and just use my back to pull.

FWIW, This process helped me.

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[bjfoxhoven]

Yeah, same here, my cold shot with my recurve is much worse than with a compound. I've been playing with the whole pre shot process and one of those thin latex bands is going to be part of my kit now. I use it to stretch, double or triple it and draw multiple times with both arms, then double and triple it holding it out in front with elbows out hands close together on the band...and just use my back to pull.

Cold trad compared to lining up those sights isn’t eve close lol. Great idea with the bands. I use thera bands all the time for workouts, I will have to work that into a routine before hunts and shooting. It’s all about drawing with my back too...if I add any shoulder pull or arm work into it I start slapping my cheek, plucking the string, and my groups at least double in size.
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[realunlucky]

Travis Bertrand just posted up who has qualified for the cold bow challenge drawing. Head over to thread and double check your name is on on the list.

 

[robby denning]

Hey all, as @Travis Bertrand @realunlucky, @Howard Mee & @Justin Crossley work to finish up the qualifiers' list in prep for our prize drawings, here's another great chance to work on your archery game.

Fellow Rokslider and owner of No Limits Archery/ Alpha bowhunting, @Phil Mendoza, just started the Effective Range Challenge at the link below.

It's different than the CBC in that he's taking you through different & realistic shot scenarios each day. You simply shoot the scenario and post your comments on the Rokslide Youtube channel, and you're in for two Hoyt Bow drawings. I shot today's challenge and it's a pretty sweet deal he's thought of. And YES, unlike hunting, you get to shoot more than one arrow a day ahahahahaha..

Here's the link to the discussion thread, you can access the youtube channel to comment from there:

Effective Range Challenge Info

Hello All, sorry for the lack of attention to this section. I will attach the info video I did with Robby explaining the Effective Range Challenge and giveaways. Check back here for the daily shot scenario or go to the Rokslide Youtube channel. Make sure you post your comments there to be...

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[3pointer]

Day 7 after working for a week !!! @80 yds

 

[robby denning]

Travis and I are hoping to hold the drawing, and announce the winners throughout this week. Gonna draw from smallest price to biggest. Stay tuned.

 

[snopro176]

Anyone else checking this hourly?

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[robby denning]

We've drawn!

First 6 prizes are up, post 220:

Cold Bow Challenge 2020!

Update. Even though we’re at 201 posts, as Rokslide staff & family can’t win prizes, there are only about 190 eligible shooters in right now, so there are about 10 slots left. The mods will close the thread once we hit 200 eligible shooters. A few more slots may become available as we usually...

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[Ucsdryder]

Awesome! Congrats to the winners and THANK YOU to all the sponsors!!!!

 

[robby denning]

Awesome! Congrats to the winners and THANK YOU to all the sponsors!!!!

there's still way more winners to come!

 

[Ucsdryder]

there's still way more winners to come!

Oh I know! I haven’t drawn anything to hunt this year so maybe I’ll win this drawing and have some gear to sit in my closet all hunting season! Lol

 

[chasewild]

Big up to the sponsors, the Rok, and @robby denning for doing the work.

 

[colersu22]

Thanks Robby and the rest of Rokslide and the sponsors for putting this on and the awesome prizes. First time I have ever won anything in a contest and pretty excited, now to decide what to have dipped.

 

[Billy Goat]

Congratulations to the winners.

 

[Chad.frank]

Congratulations to the first 6 winners.


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[skyler_2010]

Congrats guys!

 

[Ratbeetle]

Congrats winners.

Long shot odds, but I'm going on record now. If I win that spotter, my Athlon Ares will be given away to a Rokslider who needs a spotting scope.

 

[ShakeDown]

Sweet deal! Thanks all for putting this on.

 

[TravisIN]

Holy crap I won! Thanks RS, Robby, Travis, muleyslayer and GAS strings for doing this. It really is a great test to see how you handle things. Can’t wait to try out the new strings.


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