Kalamazoo and the 5 shot challenge

speedbump · November 24, 2018, 09:03:33 PM

Hey, I was thinking about going to Kalamazoo. I can't find a vendor list anywhere ( I checked Great Northern's site too) I was hoping to try a few out like; Toelke, big jim, shrew....Also interested in the 5 shot challenge. Rules are a little vague. Was gonna practice it a little. any info would be appreciated/ Thanks

Hoosierarcher88 · November 24, 2018, 10:08:00 PM

Im planning on making the trip to Kalamazoo as well as long as weather isnt too bad. Already have vacation put in for that week. I havent seen anything but i can message bob and see when he will have his vendor list

TattooDave · November 25, 2018, 08:11:29 AM

The 5 shot challenge sounds interesting. What's that all about? Kzoo is an hour from my place. I'll be there.

Tattoo Dave

Trenton G. · November 25, 2018, 08:22:31 AM

I think the way it works is you have 5 shots from hunting type situations, like from a blind, sitting down, etc. For a good hit, you get a certain amount of time deducted from your total time, and for bad shots and misses you get time added. That's how I understood it anyways. Thought it looked fun but only did the 3D shoot, not the five shot last year.

TattooDave · November 25, 2018, 08:26:16 AM

Sounds like a fun shoot may have to try it.

Tattoo Dave

Bow man · November 26, 2018, 06:24:43 AM

No vendor list yet but it should be close, vendors had until last week to get there registrations back. Vendors don't change to much so if you look at last years list it should be very close this year.

benzy · November 26, 2018, 01:17:07 PM

Hi Speedbump,

Trenton G is correct. The fastest 5 times are brought back at the end of the day for 1 more round. The winner of that round gets the $$$ provided by Great Northern.

PS, My name is Rob, I and a few others from my club (Potawatomi Bowmen) run the shoot at the Expo...

Hoosierarcher88 · November 26, 2018, 04:38:05 PM

Is there an indoor 3d shoot as well or just the 5 shot challenge

Herdbull · November 26, 2018, 08:46:51 PM

After you get done shooting, stop by the many vendors booths, and find time to attend a seminar or two. I will be talking my "Solo Spirit" during a presentation of my back country wilderness hunts in solitude. Mike

Trenton G. · November 26, 2018, 08:57:17 PM

Been to the show for the past 3 years. It's a blast!
Unfortunately I won't be able to make it this year, but I'm looking forward to seeing pictures!

benzy · November 27, 2018, 07:16:30 AM

Hoosier, Yes there is a 3d tournament Saturday morning. As well as open shooting (for a fee) Friday night and Sunday morning.

Bow man · November 30, 2018, 08:48:06 PM

Here is the vendors

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gvdocholiday · December 01, 2018, 12:07:59 AM

Here was my first round walk through of the 5 shot challenge. They set each shot up so basically your going to be contorting your body for each shot, as well as having to hold your bow at different angles for each shot.

Even though it's 'speed', everyone walked through at a brisk pace.

https://youtu.be/z2a02HAb8uw

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benzy · December 03, 2018, 07:27:00 AM

Cool video GV! Yes it's a "timed" event, but the bonuses for accuracy more than make up for actual speed.

gvdocholiday · December 03, 2018, 07:56:46 AM

Quote from: benzy on December 03, 2018, 07:27:00 AM
Cool video GV! Yes it's a "timed" event, but the bonuses for accuracy more than make up for actual speed.

Yep. The sitting shot was the most difficult for me. I had to practice that one over and over when I got home. My body is just not meant to contort that way. It's essentially a very closed stance and I simply couldn't get to full draw. But...I've got an adjustment for it.