Any time the temps get into the mid 40's-low 50's AND there isn't sand/salt on the roads I'm out riding. Not out on long rides but an hour maybe. I was out for about 2 hours and until almost dark last Thanksgiving Day. Got home just in time for some turkey dinner. I was out riding maybe 4-5 times last Janurary, and about the same last February....
As I wait for the HD Street 500 I will be taking a few ski trips, but other than that I will just be hibernating and waiting for the warm weather to come back. I also might take a trip to Vegas since my uncle is getting married. So plenty to keep me entertained in the meantime.
YES! A ski trip, that reminds me I have to book some time off for that or the old lady will have my head. Thanks for the reminder @Yusef;
And maybe somewhere in there we have a trip planned for Dominican Republic for a wedding as well. So us both have enough events to keep our minds busy away
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Dress warm my friend hopefully you have some heated grips to keep you company.Come on now... I had my Rebel out on Christmas day.
You get the weirdest looks from people when riding a motorcycle in January
Won't we allEnjoying the warmth of my car.
Heated gear makes this even easier!Come on now... I had my Rebel out on Christmas day.
You get the weirdest looks from people when riding a motorcycle in January
@firehawk
I wouldn't be able to do it though Ithrive in hotter climate.
@Punkelf
Deer season of course.@firehawk
Sounds like to me you are accustomed to being cold blooded.
Did you say ...hunting!? What do you have planned for this season?
Gun season started Saturday here in Indiana, Bow season started on October 1st but I sat out early bow season. Too much stuff to get done around the house. I'm more of a meat hunter, can't eat antlers... Any excuse to get out in the woods.Heated gear is definitely one of those luxuries that become a necessity once you taste it.@Punkelf
Yup, some consider heated gear to be a luxury but I definitely consider it a necessity. Whenever I see the salt truck come that is usually the sign for me to pack her in and plug in the battery tender.
Must be nice not having to baby sit
@firehawkDeer season of course.
Then of course there's tree rat season too.
Best line I read on a forum in a while
Have you ever sat on a heated seat? If not wait till you give that a try
Believe it or not bow hunting isn't all that hard. Hardcore bow hunter want you to think they're the only "true" hunters, it's a bunch of BS. Compound bows are really easy to master, recurve/longbows.... THAT'S totally another thing. I never could get proficient enough with one of them to ethically hunt with one.@firehawk
Best line I read on a forum in a while
YES SIR!
you and me both. How is it to bow? Haven't got in to that yet.
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@firehawk
Hope all this helps you.@firehawk
Man you are making it ever so promising. I have to give it a try now. I can't wait to get my hands on one. What is the easiest way to go about with starting to bow hunting?
I guess the best way to start is to find a good local archery shop. Keep in mind top shelf bows are expensive!!! $700-$1000+. These would be, Mathews, Hoyt, etc... Just my opinion but Mission Archery makes a good more affordable bow, as does Parker, Bear. I happen to shoot a Pearson but honestly I don't know if Pearson is still in business.
When you talk about kinetic energy do you mean the throwback force from a gun? You wouldn't get that with the bow I am guessing.
By kinetic energy I mean shock to the animal. Alot of the damage done by a slug or bullet is caused by the energy imparted to tissue by the force of the bullet hitting it. An arrow has very little kinetic energy, it just cuts a hole thru flesh. In other words an animal hit with an arrow bleeds to death. I know it sounds cruel, but a well placed shot will cause this to happen quickly. Be ready to track an animal if necessary, and it does happen more often while bow hunting.
Sounds like you have some serious experience with it. Have any videos of the 3d shoots.
I haven't shot any 3D for several years. It is truly a blast though. I keep trying to get co-workers/friends to start up again, maybe this summer. I really need to as I began to suffer from "target panic". Google it and you'll learn what I'm talking about. It sucks and I haven't done as much bow hunting because of it, and I can't seem to shake it. Don't know why it started but it sucks...
Is this what you are referring to firehawk?
Yep, 3D deer target. There is a place here in Indiana called Nancy's where they have 3D shoots. I've only been there once, but it one **** of a shoot. They have a full size Rino target as the last one. It's amazing how most miss judge the distance because it's so large. I think my first shot was 10-15 yards short. That is what's good about 3D, it helps you learn to judge distance.![]()
Thanks a bunch @firehawkHope all this helps you.
