Kilted Archery

**Blupiper** · 22nd June 13, 07:42 PM

Last weekend I was up to a friend's place for his Renaissance-themed event. He wanted a piper, doesn't mind piobaireachd and the day way beautiful. While I don't have any Ren-type garb (see, I know the terms), I did have a ghillie shirt and a 'swordsman' style of vest. Matched it up with my USA 5-yarder in muted Galloway Hunting. While we were getting ready, he asked me if I wanted to loose a few arrows on his own archery lane. I'm always up for that. Here I am, taking aim:

Setting to loose:

And the pleat shot:

It's like a lot of things: you do better if you practice. Didn't lose any arrows, by the same token, didn't score many points in the target rings. Oh, well, the piping was well received and we all had a fine time.

JMB

**TheOfficialBren** · 22nd June 13, 11:57 PM

A fine-looking kilt, sir, and an enjoyable activity I'm sure!

I used to draw a sting or two when I was a lad. I have considered taking up the sport again.

**flyrod6057** · 23rd June 13, 06:21 AM

Looks fun! I've always wanted to loose a few arrows while kilted; I just never managed to get the two activities married up... The piobaireachd would have been great to hear! Thanks for posting.

**Laird_M** · 23rd June 13, 07:40 AM

Hmm, have a kilt. Have a bow...

**tekdiver500ft** · 23rd June 13, 05:45 PM

What a great way to spend an afternoon! I used to draw a string or two, and have been looking for a new bow anyway, perhaps I should go with a longbow...

**TheOfficialBren** · 24th June 13, 12:50 AM

Plus one, Tekdiver500ft.
I still have the old Seneca compund now I got when I was a lad. I'm thinking of selling it (still in pretty good shape) and putting the funds toward a decent longbow. I used to like the compound bow more but as I'm 28 (haven't shot since I was about 13) now the longbow seems more sporting.

**Psynister** · 24th June 13, 06:40 AM

Originally Posted by TheOfficialBren

, Tekdiver500ft.
I still have the old Seneca compund now I got when I was a lad. I'm thinking of selling it (still in pretty good shape) and putting the funds toward a decent longbow. I used to like the compound bow more but as I'm 28 (haven't shot since I was about 13) now the longbow seems more sporting.

If I'm just shooting to shoot, then I prefer the longbow, but for hunting I gotta go for compound.

**Blupiper** · 24th June 13, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Psynister

If I'm just shooting to shoot, then I prefer the longbow, but for hunting I gotta go for compound.

I do have a longbow (obviously not the one in the photos above), but it stayed home, as I hadn't planned any archery that day. I keep meaning to get back into the activity, but other duties (like piobaireachd!) seem to have my schedule filled. Go to to carve out a little time, though.

JMB