[Ansteorra-archery] Other fun stuff

[David Ruff]

Well i would guess that the only way to make things fair is to hold crossbows in there own championship. Make the prizes, hold the shoot with the bows and put only crossbows with crossbows. Gain momentum and build on it. Once there is enough interest and crossbows standing there ask the nobles for thier time and make the request to have a crossbow champion. The crossbow community provides the regalia, prizes etc..... 
 
 
Only other option i can see is starting the Order of St Christopher and holding out own champion shoot, shoot with the bow shooters using the smae format as to not tie the marshals time up. Then hold our own awards cerimony. Pick up momentium and swhen there is enough crossbows standing there - ask the nobles to have our own champion.... 
 
 
Sounds like the progression that archery in this area took from 1998 to 2202. 
 
Hell, worset case - the archers are happy that the crossbows aren't in direct competition, the crossbows are happy as there would be crossbow prizes and usable items for a crossbow only shooter and peace might actually ensue between to VERY period and rightful disiplines. 
 
However shutting crossbows out right out of any future competition is wrong. Granted there is about 3 of us, but thats 30 to 45 bucks the event will lose out on. 
 
 
Wheels are turning, problem is getting shooters. prizes and gear is not an issue - i have 9 crossbows sitting here now. 
 
 
 
Ulrich
 


Eadric Anstapa <eadric at scabrewer.com> wrote:
Ok, so that would be equivalent to us in the SCA saying 

"Upon the judgment of the archer in charge allowance may be made for various disabilities. For example, visually impaired archers may have someone tell them where their arrows strike the target. Archers in wheelchairs may shoot while seated. Archers unable to cock their crossbows may have someone cock it for them, etc."

Which is exactly what the IKAC rules say and the process that I have alway seen applied across SCA target archery.  If you are not physically able to stand then you are welcome to shoot your crossbows while seated in any tournaments where crossbows are allowed..

Regards,

-- 
HL Eadric Anstapa
DSEM CA
eadric at scabrewer.com



Blackmoon wrote: GREETINGS 
 
HL. EADRIC , JUST AS AN ASIDE  ,IN OKLAHOMA , YOU MAY USE A CROSSBOW ANY TIME AND PLACE FOR HUNTING THAT YOU WOULD LEGALLY USE A RECURVE OR LONGBOW,  IF YOU CARRY A NOTE FROM YOUR DOCTOR EXPLAINING WHY YOU CAN'T DRAW A REGULAR BOW ,EVER, AND A CURRENT HUNTING LIC.
>Crossbow Usage
    Hunters who have a permanent disability to the extent that they cannot use a conventional longbow, as certified by a physician licensed to practice in Oklahoma or bordering state, may hunt with a crossbow. A person who qualifies to use a crossbow shall have in their possession while in the field written evidence of such certification signed by the physician. 
    Crossbows may not be transported in a motorized vehicle unless uncocked or disassembled.
    Crossbow: Minimum draw weight of 100 pounds and equipped with safety devices. Leverage gaining devices are permitted.
    Bolts (arrows): Minimum of 14 inches in length and equipped with broadhead hunting type points not less than 7/8 inches wide. 
    Illegal Devices: Laser sights. 
 
BE SAFE, BE HAPPY, HAVE FUN
ARTHUR BLACKMOON 



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