[Ansteorra-archery] Fw: [am] Re: [Ansteorran_Marshals] New APDs approved

[Bob Dewart]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Dewart" <gilli at seacove.net>
To: <am at baronbows.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 3:19 PM
Subject: Re: [am] Re: [Ansteorran_Marshals] New APDs approved


> HOLD ON THERE TEX!!!!!
>
> This is not a completely true statement!!!
>
> The APDs he approved as experimental where the ones I was and still am
> working on.  They have not yet passed Society level because I'm not done
> testing and have not submitted them.
>
> Those passed by the Society were those done by Rupert and Meridians.  They
> are different to some degree than those I'm working on.
>
> If ones wants to use GT APDs now, use one of those or wait for mine to be
> approved.  But don't use mine thinking it's approved yet.
>
> Gilli
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eadric Anstapa" <eadric at scabrewer.com>
> To: <am at baronbows.com>
> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 2:12 PM
> Subject: [am] Re: [Ansteorran_Marshals] New APDs approved
>
>
> > The Golf Tube APD was approved back in early June by Fearghus
> > for "experimental" use in this kingdom pending SCA approval.  Now that
> these
> > have been granted approcal at the Society level GT APD's on wooden
shafts
> > should not longer be considered experimental and are approved for
general
> use
> > in Ansteorra.
> >
> > Remember GT APDs are approved for use on WOODEN shafts and not yet for
> > Fiberglass shafts.  It has not yet been determined that the GT can stand
> up
> > to the extra weight of the fiberglass shaft.
> >
> > Siloflex APDs have been approved for use on FIBERGLASS shafts.
> >
> > We know that a wooden shaft can not handle the extra weight of the
> siloflex
> > and wooden shafts with siloflex will often break on impact.  Siloflex on
> wood
> > is not approved and the typical 160 and 100 PSI siloflex will likely not
> be
> > approved on wood.
> >
> > Golf Tube APD's on Fiberglass shafts should still be considered
> > experimental.
> >
> > If you are using any experimental APDs make sure that you inform your
> > Regional Archery Marshal and the Kingdom Archery Marshal as they need to
> be
> > aware of any experimental APDs in use.
> >
> > In Service,
> >
> > --
> > Lord Eadric Anstapa
> > Coastal Regional Archery Marshal, Ansteorra
> > eadric at scabrewer.com
> >
> > Agnarr Thorvaldsson <agnarr at apex2000.net> said:
> > > So does this mean that these GT ADP are now approved for use in this
> > Kingdom?
> > >
> > > HL Agnarr
> > >
> > >   ----- Original Message -----
> > >   From: Eadric Anstapa
> > >   To: cram at baronbows.com ; am at baronbows.com ; ca at baronbows.com ;
> > Ansteorran_Marshals at yahoogroups.com ; ansteorra-archery at ansteorra.org
> > >   Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2001 2:48 PM
> > >   Subject: [Ansteorran_Marshals] New APDs approved
> > >
> > >
> > >   Greetings to the Archers and Marshals of Ansteorra.
> > >
> > >   Read below of details of new APD approvals including approval for
Golf
> > Tube
> > >   APDs on WOODEN SHAFTS.
> > >
> > >   In Service,
> > >
> > >   --
> > >   Lord Eadric Anstapa
> > >   Coastal Regional Archery Marshal, Ansteorra
> > >   eadric at scabrewer.com
> > >
> > >
> > >   TLW <tessathehuntress at earthlink.net> said:
> > >   > Greetings to the list!
> > >   >
> > >   > I just received word this morning from the Society Archer Marshal,
> THL
> > >   > Gwilym.. that we have Society approval on two new APD's.  He asked
> me to
> > >   > post this to the list, so we can try and get the word out quickly
> and
> > to as
> > >   > many people as possible.  Please help spread the word and feel
free
> to
> > >   > forward this email and post it wherever.
> > >   >
> > >   > These are the two new ones that have been approved for arrows and
> bolts:
> > >   >
> > >   > Ruperts Ridged Golf Tube APD (on wooden shafts):
> > >   >
> > >   > http://www.newberry.edu/rgaddy/arrow_testing_web_page.htm
> > >   >
> > >   > The Reinforced Golf Tube APD(on wooden shafts):
> > >   >
> > >   > I don't have a website yet, but I plan on taking pictures and
> enlisting
> > >   > Evian's assistance in getting it on a website.  I'll send out a
> notice
> > when
> > >   > it's up.
> > >   >
> > >   > Specifications on the Golf Tube APD's:  The minimum length for the
> top
> > of
> > >   > the APD is 1 1/4".  Minimum length for the bottom length of the
APD
> is 2
> > >   > 1/4".  The cut of the APD from the bottom (or base) to the top,
from
> the
> > >   > plane of the arrow, is a maximum angle of 50%, the minimum angle
is
> 30%.
> > >   > You must use strapping tape to attach the APD's.  You may use an
> > adhesive
> > >   > along with the APD.  I had good success with high temp hot glue.
> > >   >
> > >   > The Ridged Golf Tube APD has to be melted.  The ridge should be
> within
> > 1/16"
> > >   > or 1/8", it can't be thinner, thicker is acceptable.
> > >   >
> > >   > The Reinforced Golf Tube APD is cut to the sizes above.. with an
> > additional
> > >   > piece of golf tube between 1/2 to 1 1/4" (3/4" was my preference)
> put
> > on the
> > >   > outside of the golf tube APD.  Since the reinforcing piece will
have
> a
> > gap,
> > >   > cut the edges straight and put this on the bottom of the APD.
This
> will
> > >   > give the shaft a place to rest.
> > >   > You can use strapping tape to attach the two pieces or melt the
back
> > ends
> > >   > together (which works well).
> > >   >
> > >   > It is strongly recommended if you use black golf tube that you
spray
> > paint
> > >   > or cover it with light covered tape.  Please pay particular
> attention to
> > >   > black golf tube APD's on hot days (over 90%).  Any golf tube APD,
> when
> > >   > squeezed that fails to hold it's "o" shape, fails.  I recommend
that
> it
> > >   > should get cut off at inspection point (to avoid possible
problems,
> with
> > >   > someone shooting it by mistake).
> > >   >
> > >   > Other designs and styles of APD's are still being tested and
> reviewed.
> > We
> > >   > are currently reviewing and would like more test results on these
> > >   > styles/variations:
> > >   >
> > >   > Golf tube APD's with caulk "Meridies design" (wood & Fiberglass)
> > >   > Golf tube APD's on fiberglass shafts
> > >   > Siloflex 75 and 80 psi APD's (wood & fiberglass)
> > >   > Siloflex 75 and 80 psi, reinforced APD's (wood and fiberglass)
> > >   >
> > >   > If you have been testing the above designs or a different one,
> please
> > send
> > >   > your test results, as soon as possible.
> > >   >
> > >   > If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact
THL
> > Gwilym
> > >   > (LONGBOW at SGI.NET)or myself. Thank you.
> > >   >
> > >   > Tessa the Huntress
> > >   > Deputy to the Society Archer Marshal, THL Gwilym
> > >   >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>