Steven , you are entertaining without trying, your willingness to talk about and show your struggles and frustrations and your willingness to be transparently honest is what makes you so relatable !
You and Jake Kaminski and NuSensei are the patron saints of archery to me. This is base on your attitude towards gear and practices. Practice beats gear.
Something to be said about good practice and reliable gear...bad practice erodes confidence and teaches bad habits. The same can be said for un-reliable gear. As Stephen is demonstrating, just 1 annoying element can throw you, and in tournament, you don't want that.
Steven you make a really good point about people scoring themselves up. I find archers usually fit into three categories when it comes to large differences between practice and competition scores: 1. As you described the ones who score themselves up and then the scores drop huge amounts when competing. 2. Archers who shoot better when competing (most often due to an increased attention to the shot process and details). 3. Archers who shoot much worse in competitions due to mental problems (i.e. putting too much pressure on themselves, getting anxiety causing the shot to break down).
#3- it’s so crazy how being in a comp can change one’s mindset. There are literally thousands of archers who can shoot excellent at any range or group they are used to. But go to a strange place and what happens? There’s truly no reason for this. None. There are world class archers that will admit they still develop anxiety issues after dozens, if not hundreds, of international comps. What in the world causes this that can be so disruptive to one’s normal mindset? Something I’ve thought about doing is being hypnotized and left with a command that there will never be any anxiety in any archery comp. Wonder if that would work?
I find if I turn up not worrying about how I will do, or who I’m shooting against, or worrying about score, I shoot pretty good. If I turn up wanting to win, to score high, to outdo others, I shoot crap 🤣
@@timbow50the reason isn't found in archery, but in how that person understands itself. Anxiety isn't pathological and yet, that person judges oneself as guilty, respectively handles guilt and mistakes in the wrong way - high or low self esteem both leads to this (active/passive, one can't have high self-esteem without low self-esteem). First, and this relates to the concept of target panic (which doesn't really exist imo): The arrow itself isn't the archer and always hits its target when let go from the bow, so the bow shoots the arrow, but the human controlling the bow is responsible for its flight - one better own that decision without excuses. A surprise release doesn't help in the long run and is just a crux. Levi Morgan tries to help himself like that - perhabs also use some system or self talk like the IQ-shot thing, but such a thing takes away the feeling and enjoyment aspect of archery). Second, mistakes and what one says or thinks doesn't define oneself, just as a mechanical problem or flat tire doesn't define a car. one can fix it with just one decision, which then is acted out, which for a car is simple, repair it. For a human, which isn't mechanical that would mean acceptance and perhabs humor or looking at oneself without judging - not like in a physical sense in the mirror, except if it's about a person judging oneself as ugly or "not enough to be loved". Just as a bow can't be shot by two persons, compliments from others, or positive/negative self talk can't change this, taking personal responsibility does. In the act one shoes if one understands oneself, from arrow to arrow. I think Steve here, through his sickness lately, understood something about himself and his (our) mortality and that is why he shot a state record recently - he didn't give up his passion and found new enjoyment, from arrow to arrow and being indifferent to the results - one can't change results after the fact or control the arrows flight after it's gone, but one can understand if it was a good or bad shot, no matter where it hits.. one question: can a shot be a good shot when missing big time? Can a shot be a bad shit when hitting the bullseyes? Oh, and the feeling aspect doesn't care about any of this, like when enjoying music or dance - all in one movement. The mastery of any of this isn't found in practice, at best one can master practicing.. don't fall for cruxes, there is no sub-consciousness, reason can't define feeling and feeling doesn't define anything, but is flows like the ocean.. There is also an imagination aspect when language/communication is involved...
@@mrpickles3479yes, like with arguments, if one wants to win them, one fails to learn, from point to point, thought to thought. The difference between debate and dialectics.
@@NowhyI agree with the idea of how one feels about themselves on any given day. The mind is a delicate thing. Humans can “ talk”? themselves into all manner of feelings etc etc. I have been in archery for at least 50 years. Not a great shot by any means anymore (73 years old) but was just pretty salty back in the day. Only used a hunting bow mostly and had the physical and mental right stuff. The last few years it’s way more difficult and I’ve had to reset my mind to the facts of physical limits and lower scores. And when I go to like an ASA qualifier my mindset is “ I don’t need to worry about numbers” just relax and shoot. When I can through the entire course with this mindset the score is usually a few points better. I rarely keep score because I don’t want to know. I just need to focus on each and every shot. Therein lies the answer for anyone having any anxiety on anything. Focus on what’s relevant for that instant. TP can be handled with form and shot focus a lot easier IMO
Hi Steven, really like your video's top notch honesty love it. Has a coach who coaches at the highest level, it keeps me upto date with new gear and all types of equipment, very refreshing to see a supplier with a sense of humour & honest in all areas, Glad to see your well on the mend with your health, your inspirational with quality videos amigo best wishes. Coach Paul
The d loop looks to me like it’s too low down the sting. I’m just going by how a nocked arrow looks like it’s pointing upwards compared to the long rod. Also the extra weight you put on the short rod might be kicking the arrows up a little.
I’ve wondered many times why you don’t wear glasses when shooting because you always say you can’t see the arrows. The information of where that last arrow hit to me is very important. With glasses my 4x lens and clarifier I can easily see.
I have always preferred a short D-Loop, but recently I was talking to an archer who says he always uses a really long D-loop because you can't torque the string with a long D-loop. I can see his point, and I know Tim Gillingham shoots a long D-Loop, but I always thought that was because there are very few bows with long draw. The lack of long draw available bows is a whole other issue in itself, but the long vs short D-Loop is something that you probably have to get used to, I might have to give it a try.
If you are going to set up a bow to shoot, finish setting up the bow correctly. The D loop should have been fixed before you started the video. A peep sight is one of the first things to go on a build. Huge oversight and it substantially detracted from a fair assessment of the bows capabilities.
Employees that will not follow directions should be fired. It’s easy- “ your service is no longer wanted”. I’m very OCD about my d-loop tie on and how many wraps are on the soft knot. I use one under the nock only. Little things make a huge difference on a bow set up.
I am not a fan of the Duo. I do like the supra .or the elite verdict. Those would be the two target bows i would look at and the Mathews trx 38. 3 bows😅
Steven , you are entertaining without trying, your willingness to talk about and show your struggles and frustrations and your willingness to be transparently honest is what makes you so relatable !
You and Jake Kaminski and NuSensei are the patron saints of archery to me. This is base on your attitude towards gear and practices. Practice beats gear.
Something to be said about good practice and reliable gear...bad practice erodes confidence and teaches bad habits. The same can be said for un-reliable gear. As Stephen is demonstrating, just 1 annoying element can throw you, and in tournament, you don't want that.
Steven you make a really good point about people scoring themselves up. I find archers usually fit into three categories when it comes to large differences between practice and competition scores:
1. As you described the ones who score themselves up and then the scores drop huge amounts when competing.
2. Archers who shoot better when competing (most often due to an increased attention to the shot process and details).
3. Archers who shoot much worse in competitions due to mental problems (i.e. putting too much pressure on themselves, getting anxiety causing the shot to break down).
#3- it’s so crazy how being in a comp can change one’s mindset. There are literally thousands of archers who can shoot excellent at any range or group they are used to. But go to a strange place and what happens? There’s truly no reason for this. None. There are world class archers that will admit they still develop anxiety issues after dozens, if not hundreds, of international comps. What in the world causes this that can be so disruptive to one’s normal mindset? Something I’ve thought about doing is being hypnotized and left with a command that there will never be any anxiety in any archery comp. Wonder if that would work?
I find if I turn up not worrying about how I will do, or who I’m shooting against, or worrying about score, I shoot pretty good. If I turn up wanting to win, to score high, to outdo others, I shoot crap 🤣
@@timbow50the reason isn't found in archery, but in how that person understands itself. Anxiety isn't pathological and yet, that person judges oneself as guilty, respectively handles guilt and mistakes in the wrong way - high or low self esteem both leads to this (active/passive, one can't have high self-esteem without low self-esteem).
First, and this relates to the concept of target panic (which doesn't really exist imo): The arrow itself isn't the archer and always hits its target when let go from the bow, so the bow shoots the arrow, but the human controlling the bow is responsible for its flight - one better own that decision without excuses. A surprise release doesn't help in the long run and is just a crux. Levi Morgan tries to help himself like that - perhabs also use some system or self talk like the IQ-shot thing, but such a thing takes away the feeling and enjoyment aspect of archery).
Second, mistakes and what one says or thinks doesn't define oneself, just as a mechanical problem or flat tire doesn't define a car. one can fix it with just one decision, which then is acted out, which for a car is simple, repair it. For a human, which isn't mechanical that would mean acceptance and perhabs humor or looking at oneself without judging - not like in a physical sense in the mirror, except if it's about a person judging oneself as ugly or "not enough to be loved".
Just as a bow can't be shot by two persons, compliments from others, or positive/negative self talk can't change this, taking personal responsibility does. In the act one shoes if one understands oneself, from arrow to arrow. I think Steve here, through his sickness lately, understood something about himself and his (our) mortality and that is why he shot a state record recently - he didn't give up his passion and found new enjoyment, from arrow to arrow and being indifferent to the results - one can't change results after the fact or control the arrows flight after it's gone, but one can understand if it was a good or bad shot, no matter where it hits.. one question: can a shot be a good shot when missing big time? Can a shot be a bad shit when hitting the bullseyes?
Oh, and the feeling aspect doesn't care about any of this, like when enjoying music or dance - all in one movement.
The mastery of any of this isn't found in practice, at best one can master practicing.. don't fall for cruxes, there is no sub-consciousness, reason can't define feeling and feeling doesn't define anything, but is flows like the ocean.. There is also an imagination aspect when language/communication is involved...
@@mrpickles3479yes, like with arguments, if one wants to win them, one fails to learn, from point to point, thought to thought. The difference between debate and dialectics.
@@NowhyI agree with the idea of how one feels about themselves on any given day. The mind is a delicate thing. Humans can “ talk”? themselves into all manner of feelings etc etc. I have been in archery for at least 50 years. Not a great shot by any means anymore (73 years old) but was just pretty salty back in the day. Only used a hunting bow mostly and had the physical and mental right stuff. The last few years it’s way more difficult and I’ve had to reset my mind to the facts of physical limits and lower scores. And when I go to like an ASA qualifier my mindset is “ I don’t need to worry about numbers” just relax and shoot. When I can through the entire course with this mindset the score is usually a few points better. I rarely keep score because I don’t want to know. I just need to focus on each and every shot. Therein lies the answer for anyone having any anxiety on anything. Focus on what’s relevant for that instant. TP can be handled with form and shot focus a lot easier IMO
I just now watched this video. It's a good thing you did this after your surgery
love the honesty, I had a good laugh. Most people would not have shown the video! Good one.
always enjoy your videos and the pressing advice is great. thank you.
Great video love the T-shirt Steven
Thank you for sharing this review for PSE bow, just the right timing for us - plan for getting a target compound bow.
Hi Steven, really like your video's top notch honesty love it. Has a coach who coaches at the highest level, it keeps me upto date with new gear and all types of equipment, very refreshing to see a supplier with a sense of humour & honest in all areas, Glad to see your well on the mend with your health, your inspirational with quality videos amigo best wishes. Coach Paul
Another great video mate. Expert archer is another good scoring app also
The d loop looks to me like it’s too low down the sting. I’m just going by how a nocked arrow looks like it’s pointing upwards compared to the long rod. Also the extra weight you put on the short rod might be kicking the arrows up a little.
I wonder if it slipped down the string a little from being pulled in the draw process. It was loose...
I’ve wondered many times why you don’t wear glasses when shooting because you always say you can’t see the arrows. The information of where that last arrow hit to me is very important. With glasses my 4x lens and clarifier I can easily see.
Excellent video.. NEXT VIDEO how to tie a D Loop 😁 what about Martin axon 40 it's only 3.9 lbs
I have always preferred a short D-Loop, but recently I was talking to an archer who says he always uses a really long D-loop because you can't torque the string with a long D-loop. I can see his point, and I know Tim Gillingham shoots a long D-Loop, but I always thought that was because there are very few bows with long draw. The lack of long draw available bows is a whole other issue in itself, but the long vs short D-Loop is something that you probably have to get used to, I might have to give it a try.
What distances is he shooting when referring to these competitions?
You knew that you shouldn't have moved the sight after that high 7. BUT you did it anyway, that's archery 😂
Is this a Crypto Mining Rig in the back?
Haha, it looks like it!
If you are going to set up a bow to shoot, finish setting up the bow correctly. The D loop should have been fixed before you started the video. A peep sight is one of the first things to go on a build. Huge oversight and it substantially detracted from a fair assessment of the bows capabilities.
That D loop is so big that you can rope a herd of cows 😂
Thats nothing 😂 I've seen some significantly longer than that loop😅
Employees that will not follow directions should be fired. It’s easy- “ your service is no longer wanted”. I’m very OCD about my d-loop tie on and how many wraps are on the soft knot. I use one under the nock only. Little things make a huge difference on a bow set up.
Takes about a year for bones to heal.
I think you could shoot a Broomstick out of the bow and hit gold.
For a guy that’s fussy about matching colors the bow and sight doesn’t match lol
I am not a fan of the Duo. I do like the supra .or the elite verdict. Those would be the two target bows i would look at and the Mathews trx 38. 3 bows😅
Not seen your dog in a while…
Lose screw…hot glue melt.
Clean it. Use the wife’s clear nail finish “ paint?”
Put a peep in .and where's Marla ?