Inglis Lock Canal: Solo Run/Walk Edition

First of all, a public service announcement... unless you're exceptionally tough or masochistic, do NOT attempt the following stunt in Vibram Five Fingers. I walked/ran from the bridge to the Gulf. This was probably a round trip of approximately 12.5 km plus some change from me wandering off to investigate interesting objects. That being said, it was a worthwhile opportunity to do some herpetology and birding as well as getting some cardio in a non-boring way. I did miss some good photo opportunities because of camera death/malfunction, including that of a few beautiful snakes that crossed the trail and several brightly colored songbirds that passed by, including cardinals and some kind of yellow warbler.

Indoor Charity Shoot

This shoot was for M. Collins, who qualified to shoot in the Olympic recurve division for the USA in the World Indoor Championships in Nimes, France. This shoot was at On Point Archery in Alachua, FL and as you can see, there were archers of all shapes and sizes!

The Next Frontier

 That one got the bow in an attempt to try and shoot more with me... 25" Samick Vision riser with long 40 lb @ 28" Sebastien Flute limbs and sight, Easton stabilizer, and a dozen ACC arrows. This is a 70" bow, which is a bit on the BIG side for me.

This is me with the bow itself... I think with some small adjustments, shorter limbs and some extra stabilizers to give it a bit more of that forward "oomph!", this bow and I can get along really well! Even poorly tuned and a bit tender, I was shooting reasonably good groups at 18 meters.

International Round at Citrus, Round 2

I completed my second International Round at Citrus Archers with a 118/300, which is a significant improvement over my last round. I shot with an amazing and fun group of younger folks who made even the worst shots and groups something to grin about.

Oops at 55 yards. My initial guess was a bit off apparently. I forgot that I had to incorporate a pretty significant left offset and that colder temperatures do require me to aim significantly lower.

 Look at the penetration on that piece of wood at 55 yards! Just imagine the horror of the compound shooters knowing that the midget with a 25" draw length on a 46 lb (@ 28") longbow can still pull this stunt off!

 Who shot the compounds and who shot the longbow at 20 yards?

UF archery practice, 20 meters. If I could do this *consistently* with my longbow in competition, I'd be in amazing shape! Those 3-spot targets are brutal but I enjoy them! This was at the end of the day after approximately 200 arrows.

Random Feats of Late in Archery

 50 yards, simulated Hunter round (4 arrows). First shot was high but then the rest were slightly low although the group was awesome. Now if I could pull THIS group off in a 900 round with 2 more arrows dead-center...

 25 yards, absently shooting ends of 6. Bi-modal distribution, anyone?

20 meters, shooting a 40 cm (inner 5 rings only) 3 spot target used by skilled compound and Olympic recurve archers at 18 meters. This was done with the longbow. Not too shabby especially with the wind conditions!