Dave sent my joining instructions the other day, then included the following list.
Specilised Extra Gear List
Minimum kit list:
- Long shot wooden 5/16th arrows fitted with field points, 3" feathers for a 35/40lb bow. Catalogue GS55=£31.62 x 6
- Paket of 6 spare field points 100-125 grain VP06/7 £3.84
- Leather archery glove MH51 £15.95
- 6 x Stainless steel tea spoons
- 8-10 bamboo canes, 5-6 feet long and 1/2 inch diameter, check for cracks and damage
If you shoot a centre shot recurve then you will want slightly stiffer (higher spine) arrows than you will shooting a longbow. Bigger feathers will be more forgiving if the arrow spine isn't exactly right for the bow, I like 5" rather than 3". The aim of the bamboo canes is to make a simple bow, probably won't get over 40lb though. This would count as a longbow since the arrows have to flex around the handle when shot.
The "standard" draw length is about 28", so 30" arrows will work well.
A pair of simple leather finger tabs will be a lot cheaper than an archery glove and will do the job on bows up to 50lb without much problem. I have never used a glove, plenty of hunters like them for the added dexterity, but plenty also like tabs. Having two layers in the tab gives better protection
T-spoons, I don't think you want these too big, nothing over an inch wide I would think. They won't be much good as spoons by the end of the weekend so don't go bringing your wife's favourites! :rolmao:
If you are buying field points, you might like to get some pile glue, the hot melt sort sold just for archery. That and a bic lighter let you put piles (points) on in the field.
Hope I haven't given too much away :roll: