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Title: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
Post by: Matt S on May 06, 2007, 02:44:00 AM

... should have worn it this time...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/discostu357/Archery/PGA_Ouch.jpg)

Now for the story... What happened was my arrow during draw slipped off my string without me noticing it thus causing me to dry-fire my bow. The arrow made some crazy sound, thus making me flinch, and I sent my fully drawn 50# recurve into the path of my fleshy unprotected arm. I wear my armguard at all times now. :D

Doesn't hurt like it looks like it would so thats a plus... I guess... :biglaugh:

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Post by: Killdeer on May 06, 2007, 07:38:00 AM

You bloom a lovely shade of yellow. I have always envied people who can turn such colorful phases as yourself. My husband does so at the drop of a hatpin, but my bruises are sullen, introverted sorts that keep mainly to themselves, head down, low profile, incognito.

Killdeer :thumbsup:

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Post by: Recurve50LBS on May 06, 2007, 07:46:00 AM

I bet ya said a few choice words besides OUCH! That looks painful. Hope you are a fast healer.

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Post by: UKarcher on May 06, 2007, 07:49:00 AM

Hehe, Killie stop hitting him and he'll stop bruising. Matt that looks angry. I was adjusting my armguard at a shoot one day and one of the guys with me called me a wussy for wearing one. Two seconds later he was crying with pain. He didn't even have a sleeve to protect himself as he was wearing a t-shirt. I just smiled and said 'Wussy huh?'
Graham

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Post by: Problem Child on May 06, 2007, 07:59:00 AM

A LONG time ago I owned an Oneida Eagle. I was shooting one day when a friend came by and wanted to shoot it. I offered him my armguard but he refused, The 1st shot, a "goose-egg" popped up on his arm so big that he went to the Emergency Room.We both worked 2nd shift and he didn't make it that night. All I could do was laugh cause I tried to tell him. :knothead: :knothead:

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Post by: ber643 on May 06, 2007, 07:59:00 AM

I always say, "The only time I need one, is when I forget to put it on!" (but the scars on my armguards belie that - :eek: )

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Post by: Problem Child on May 06, 2007, 08:00:00 AM

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Post by: yellow bow on May 06, 2007, 08:38:00 AM

OUCH! nice shade of yellow. did the bow survive the dry fire?

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Post by: 1/2primitive on May 06, 2007, 08:44:00 AM

Ouch! imagine those warbow shooters getting hit!
Sean

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Post by: Golden Hawk on May 06, 2007, 08:55:00 AM

That hurts just lookin at it!

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Post by: sticshooter on May 06, 2007, 08:56:00 AM

Been there and done that! It hurt alot more then OUCH.<><

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Post by: vermonster13 on May 06, 2007, 09:24:00 AM

I had a nock break on the string last fall that caused a very similar bruise to my arm. They wake you up for sure.

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Post by: DEAN on May 06, 2007, 09:46:00 AM

IF you get bit again or anybody for that matter put vinegar on a rag and apply ASAP and it will stop the brusing and swelling!!!!!

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Post by: SlowBowinMO on May 06, 2007, 10:45:00 AM

I feel naked without an armguard on when shooting, although I seldom hit it.

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Post by: mike g on May 06, 2007, 11:04:00 AM

Matt....
I should post that picture of your Arm on my web site, It would sell a lot of Armguards....
Heal quick my friend....

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Post by: drewsbow on May 06, 2007, 11:05:00 AM

At least you got your arm in the way so it wasn't a total dry fire HEHE :0)

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Post by: Shakes.602 on May 06, 2007, 01:23:00 PM

BUT is the BOW OK?? :scared: Sounds real Cold doesnt it? He can Heal, but did the Bow Survive? :confused:
Heal Quick Buddy :thumbsup: , and I still have Scars from doin' the Same thing!!! "ArmGuard? We Dont Need No Stinkin' ArmGuard!!" KerWHAP!! DumbArse Attack. :banghead: :banghead:

Title: Re: Pfft, who needs an armguard? (pic)
Post by: Matt S on May 06, 2007, 03:53:00 PM

Yeah, the bow survived, and yeah, I guess it wasn't a total dry-fire. :D I immediately stopped shooting and put ice on it for an hour or so. When it happened it didn't even hurt. My forearm was just numb, but I knew what was going to happen after the shock wore off hehe.

Oh, and Mige G, you can use the pic if you wish. I always knew I would become famous one day !

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Post by: Roadkill on May 06, 2007, 07:44:00 PM

alas, the yew colored arm! Very traditional

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Post by: sou-pawbowhunter on May 06, 2007, 08:26:00 PM

Ouch! You're makin me rethink my habit of shooting without an armguard. I just might hop over to Mikes site.

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Post by: tim roberts on May 06, 2007, 09:07:00 PM

Man oh man! After reading that I had to look at the scar on my arm, that brought back a very painful memory. Them armguards are sure worth wearing.

>>>Tim------->

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Post by: Woodduck on May 06, 2007, 09:13:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by DEAN:
IF you get bit again or anybody for that matter put vinegar on a rag and apply ASAP and it will stop the brusing and swelling!!!!!

Drink a lot of vinegar, do you, Killdeer?
:bigsmyl:

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