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MSD · 11-28-2003, 07:54 PM

When it isn't strung, the tips should be pointed toward the front of the bow. This description will assume that you're right-handed, so reverse it if you're a lefty. This is from memory, not something I found on Google.

1: put the loop of the string over the end of the bottom arm of the bow, and make sure it's secure. Keep the string taut with your left hand.

2: Stand up straight, and use your right hand (you're holding the sring in you rleft) to put the bow against the front of your left leg with the tip pointing back(front of bow arm against the front of your leg.)

3: Step over the arm of the bow with your right leg so that your leg is between the bow and the string, which you're still keeping taut with your left hand.

4: Using the back of your right leg as a brace, bend the bow with your right hand until you can hook the stricng on the top arm of the bow with your left hand. While doing this, make sure the bow is held in such a way that it won't hit you in the face if your hand slips or the bow breaks (don't worry, that won't happen.) Make sure the string is hooked securely at both ends and not wrapped around the ends at all (should lay flat against the arm of the bow,) and slowly release the pressure you're applying to th eupper arm, making sure that your right leg (between the string and bow) doesn't get pinched.

5: Look straight ahead (to protect your eyes in case the bow breaks due to age,) grip the bow with your left hand, point it down at the floor at a 30° to 45° angle in front of your feet, and slowly draw the bowstring up to your shoulder, listening for any cracks or pops. Hold for about 10 seconds, then slowly let the string back down. Do not release the string if you don't have an arrow loaded. If you have any questions, post them or PM me.

Just out of curiosity, is it a Bear or a Bear's Paw?

11-28-2003, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	When it isn't strung, the tips should be pointed toward the front of the bow. This description will assume that you're right-handed, so reverse it if you're a lefty. This is from memory, not something I found on Google. 1: put the loop of the string over the end of the bottom arm of the bow, and make sure it's secure. Keep the string taut with your left hand. 2: Stand up straight, and use your right hand (you're holding the sring in you rleft) to put the bow against the front of your left leg with the tip pointing back(front of bow arm against the front of your leg.) 3: Step over the arm of the bow with your right leg so that your leg is between the bow and the string, which you're still keeping taut with your left hand. 4: Using the back of your right leg as a brace, bend the bow with your right hand until you can hook the stricng on the top arm of the bow with your left hand. While doing this, make sure the bow is held in such a way that it won't hit you in the face if your hand slips or the bow breaks (don't worry, that won't happen.) Make sure the string is hooked securely at both ends and not wrapped around the ends at all (should lay flat against the arm of the bow,) and slowly release the pressure you're applying to th eupper arm, making sure that your right leg (between the string and bow) doesn't get pinched. 5: Look straight ahead (to protect your eyes in case the bow breaks due to age,) grip the bow with your left hand, point it down at the floor at a 30° to 45° angle in front of your feet, and slowly draw the bowstring up to your shoulder, listening for any cracks or pops. Hold for about 10 seconds, then slowly let the string back down. Do not release the string if you don't have an arrow loaded. If you have any questions, post them or PM me. Just out of curiosity, is it a Bear or a Bear's Paw?