Updated video of me shooting team usa archery

[anzehubman]

nice progress

[ZUMIEZWAY]

2:00 he got hit in the dick!

[zylan98]

your bow is loud.

[zeidamaster]

Nice bow and nice shooting!

[wbonaiu]

dè! ma lo stabilizzatore ni batte nè coglioni???

[SurvivalRox]

Nice...How many yards was that?

[greathunte07]

how old are you in these? how did you get your start?

[Brettski2323]

thats a big bow lol

[windygorge1]

what steps does it take to shoot at your level. what tournaments do you shoot? how were you found? i would love to become a USA shooter. please let me know.

[unlimitedfirepower]

what is that pole thing on the bow????

[Archeryacer]

@unlimitedfirepower

a stabilizer, I helps cut down on vibration in the bow and lets you have a steadier shot

[SteelBustingShooter]

Yes the Korean won medals.

Now they are getting hammered for drug violations.

Same with China! It's just their people only read and hear what Red Leaders allow. I walked the Athens Archery arena before the Games.

[tasto124]

2:00 shot to the balls :D

[jyourell]

Hi Jake, excellent form vid btw. Just a quick question. Why did you change your draw or pre draw so dramatically in jan 2007? Im just curious! :)

[Pornitopia]

WTF kinda Bow is that?????

[archerygod]

A recurve bow, what do you mean?

[AnniesEggs]

@archerygod Think he meant what model. Is it an Axis?

[tutatis007]

That´s a Hoyt Helix bow, if you want to be an olympic archer probably need a Hoyt bow. Maybe a Samick or a w&w but I think Hoyt is the best choice

[QcArchery]

that's not a helix... its a Axis... but it's still hoyt

[tutatis007]

yes you are rigt, thats´s an axis bow, the grandpa of the helix, it is a great bow, I see in your channel you was in Antalya 2008 , my son was too, he wins the silver medal in recurve junior

[bebop00]

@Pornitopia

the kind that shoots arrows... DUHHH!!

[neto558]

saw u on the grand prix .

like last week.

ur pretty good :)

[archerygod]

thanks man

[onehotarcher]

do you know Dakota? he's a friend of mine. nice job at '07 nationals! I shot it in salt lake that year, 06, and I will in '09. male senior barebow, Cameron Stewart

[RandomAnimeKid123]

lol. today i got my first bowwen arrow and i was shoting at a box and it missed, went past the box, and stuck into the siding on my house XD

[tonybuzanmindmapping]

How come your B.E.S.T method is unlike the koreans...firm drawings,etc???

[archerygod]

This is because the koreans do not shoot the B.E.S.T. method.

They shoot similar to it but definitly do not use backtension as the best method says

[AngelYomi]

HI. May i ask u some question?

I read some of the techique from KSL Webs. On the drawing part, "The string must be dawn back in a straight line to about 2" - 3" below the chin".

But i rarely see people using this method?How come?

[ArcheryAtheist]

And the Koreans are the ones winning all the medals after the B.E.S.T. method was developed...

[archerygod]

hmm, they do not shoot the best method by any means. all good shooters have a few same basic technical elements. they jsut shoot lots of arrows the same way and get results because they know their shot.

America is in a transition from old style shooting to a more efficient and reliable shooting style. it takes time to rebuild the structure of a shooter and get the feeling back to where it was and improve. just wait for america to come back up

[tutatis007]

In the wimen I have nothing to say, Koreans won almos every olympic golds until chinesse Juanjuan wins the las olympic gold, but in the males is a different story, they never won an individual gold in the olympics, and United States has 3 gold medals, 2 from Darrel Page and one from Justin Hush

[tutatis007]

I had a mistake, the lastname of Darrell is not Page is Pace, and I was forgotten of Jay Barrs, another american gold winner. there are 4 gold medals

[bitrot66]

In fact, the USA have 5 individual male gold medalsin Archery; John Williams in 1972; Pace in 1976 & 1984; Barrs in 1988 and Huish in 1996.

[pmesantos]

I will take a video from myself and compare to yours. Your technique is far better than mine.

I will wath both videos and try do change something on my next trainning :)

Maybe I will get up on the Portuguese Archery championship ranking :)

Tks for your video.

[worldsgreatestarcher]

Are you staying at the OTC for free?

[A7777]

cool dude.

[ProudAmericanIndian]

If my people had a bow of that caliber and/or a compound, we would still be living in a free country.

On a lesser note; why in the heck would you let a stab

[ProudAmericanIndian]

damn cat stepped on the key board... i was going to say; On a lesser note; why in the heck would you let a stabilizers hit your nut's? Would this not force a flinch later in life, it not sooner.

[archerygod]

it hits my thigh.

if you would look at the newer videos you'll see i switched my equipment around and that does not happen.

[casbah85]

hi jake, you have a private message from me....

can you answer to my question?thank you

[fishimonimus]

stop being ignorant Sn1p3rSh4wn, like archerygod said, it just makes it more accurate, and in competitions you have people using the same equipment anyway so it doesn't give you an advantage.....

[uknowwho889]

whats your average fita? or 720?

[archerygod]

1290's and 650+

[Sn1p3rSh4wn]

Why do you let the bow hang after taking a shot?

Why do you have so much crap on the bow? Can't you shoot a traditional recurved wooden bow? Or does it always have to be state-of-the-art to make it easy?

[archerygod]

i let the bow hang, or fall after the shot because i am not holding onto the bow when i am at full draw, this takes out all chance of torquing the bow, which makes it inconsitant in left and right shots.

its not crap, you oviously have not shot a well balanced bow. the stabilizers and the sight help tremendously.

state of the art equipment does not make shooting easy, just it is better then a single piece recurve, much more accurate.

[casbah85]

i'll try to shot with best method, but unfortunately i haven't kisik lee to coach me...

[archerygod]

yeah, there enlies the problem

[leee121]

im in Canada and i really would like to know where to get this type of bow because i would really like to start shooting in competitions....so could u let me know where i can find a bow like this

[zeeemack]

nice form,but u should try recording urself on longer distances...its not so hard to show off good form without a face on short distances...

[archerygod]

you will find a couple new videos coming up of me shooting at the national championships here, so there is pressure not just the target, prepare to see the same exact shot as in blankbale. taking video at blank bale is just easier then at a target so i dont have to walk to get arrows

[redeyesky0]

well...i suppose that this is the BEST method?

[archerygod]

yes this is the best method, look for a couple new videos from me soon

[fluca1978]

Very nice technique! Hope the best for you in the USA team. However I see something that is not very natural in your form: when you release, your bow hand is dropped down before the bow takes it down.

[archerygod]

this is done on purpose to help balance the power of the shot, there is no pressure in the throat of the grip its all down low, this drop of the wrist prevents any movement left or right during follow thru to help facilitate stronger more consistant shots.

[fluca1978]

I believe that this movement is dangerous since you could have the bow arm to "yeld" before the arrow has released the bow, and so you will have not accuracy in the shot. I agree with you that there must not be any movement in the horizontal axis, but I believe the best is to have no movement also in the vertical one. If you are not applying any pressure on the grip, the bow should jump ahead to the target.

[kraventhearcher]

Really great footage.

It's interesting to see the progression of technique.

Thanks for posting these.

[archerygod]

no problem, check out my most recent video for the best technique

[relyt883]

Hey Casper! haha

[Exfactor44]

The draw later is remeniscant of power archer, 70 - 90% predraw and then last final anchor movement.

Stabilisers - Anything goes, matter of preference. Lots of variables but in the end what works for you.

[archerygod]

yeah, we have since moved far away from the draw at the ground. i'll post a new video soon

[XLedZeppZoSoX]

HOLY SHIT!! You ranked 16 in the 2008 standings!

[archerygod]

for what? what standings?

[haavikkoaxel]

hey jake im certain u guys are gonna win the olympics totally have money on it! heard a crazy rumour u guys are shootin aerotecs n matrixes? i have 2 aerotecs so this pleases me!

[XLedZeppZoSoX]

I thought most people use the Win & Win Inno? Correct me if im wrong.

[archerygod]

we use the hoyt risers. i am currently shooting a hoyt axis millennium riser

[archerygod]

yes most of us are shooting aerotec's and matrix's this is because we like the feel of these bows better then the new nexus or the helix. as far as the innos go, we are supported by hoyt and shoot their products

[killingstorm]

noob vid

[archerygod]

noob vid? i didnt care what it looked like. be jealous of the technique of the shot.

[wehrmachtsniper1]

How did the olympic team find you? I'd like to be on the olympic rifle team.

[archerygod]

you need to try out for the team, do an internet search for the trials if you are interested.

[NaloToxx]

Why do you pull the string first under your face and then up again? Its much easyier to pull it in a direct line to your "end position". What means your trainer about this?

(Sorry for my school english :-))

[archerygod]

its part of my shot sequence. when loading lower then the anchor this allows me to keep my draw shoulder lower then if i just drew directly to my jaw

[bb0237071]

haha, it cracks me up when people like to give the best people in the country tips on how to do what they do better than, obviously, everyone else. thanks for the laugh NaloToxx

[mortyno2]

Whats your best 70m score?

[archerygod]

so far 333, during grouping practice ive shot as high as 338

[MinaminoTeku]

I'm jealous that you live near the training center. My coach took the team there and it was awesome.

[archerygod]

I live at the olympic training center not just near it.

[MinaminoTeku]

T_T Even more envy from me.

[museves]

BEST method makes the shot smoother unlike the first one which is kinda stiff

[pierredu91]

le 1er février c'était mon anniversaire

[KyoRedEyes101]

is BEST method good?i heard from my friend that u nd 2 twist your body(i do not know which part of it is)if u use this method

[HuishengYcannot]

best method nt onli twist body but the muscles used is also concern

(suppose)

[linoel2]

focus on the target before u raise your bow.

keep your body upright as u raise the bow....

[uknowwho889]

dude, he's on the USA squad, does he bollocks need your advise..

[kikumbia]

Hey you did some GREAT shots, what is your average on fita right know?

[CtrlAltDL337]

Is that an a-bomb stabilizer? Also, what riser and limbs are you using? Stabilizer? Plun? etc. Thanks. (For your practice setup at X meters.)

[Archergod]

Hi there. How do you draw the bow now? I can't see the drawing phase on the last 2 video. Personally I find your pre-draw a little wierd. Care to enlighten us on why are you taught to pre-draw like that?

[brockgoldrock]

BEST method??

[archerygod]

yeah

[lacoperon10]

how do you get your bow arm and shoulder to be so steady? can you give us some training advice please?

[archerygod]

best method.

[lacoperon10]

where will you pre-aim when you shoot?

[lacoperon10]

please post update video march, etc

[brockgoldrock]

how u make ur bow drop so fast n is so perfectly done

for mi i can't do it so consistantly maybe once per end-_-!!

[archerygod]

how i position the weights on the stabilizers.

[lacoperon10]

ideally, how should weights be positioned?

[Lazza357]

more weight on stab end

[jackhammer2k6]

I was loking at this clip and can't figure out whether there is a differenc in your shooting technique from Jan-07 to Feb-07. If there is can please describe what it is?

[pablomanquez]

hey man... um what stabilizer do you use or which one do you recommend me to use??

[archerygod]

i absolutly love the soma cex2 stabilizers.

before that I shot just single rod doinkers.

[lacoperon10]

Hi (again) Jake - are those smaller rods placed on top recommended? I think they're called dampeners. Does it serve an important purpose?

[haavikkoaxel]

hi jake! your bow is so quiet how do u get it like that! i use a fast flite string with an aerotec n ive tried adjusting the brace height for a couple hours today! i just cant tell the difference between the sounds! i know theres 2 sweet spots i just cant find em! any suggestions?

[archerygod]

well Im shooting 20 strands of fast flyte string. Brace height should be set at 8 3/4" for 66 inch bow, 8 7/8 for 68" and 9 1/4 for 68"

Im shooting limbsavers on my limbs, limbsaver buttons on the knobs of my sight.

[lacoperon10]

Hi Jake - what is range you'd recommend for 68" bows? I am presuming the 8 7/8" is the average. Specifically which limbsavers are you using? Where do you stick them in particular?

[macraecrai]

just a question as to why the change of riser from the helix to the axis??

[archerygod]

simple preference

[lacoperon10]

Somebody mentioned you changed your Helix to an Axis? What did you find in the Axis that's not in the Helix? Does the Axis prove superior than the Helix?

[abcmickyj]

how old are you? - did you shoot at the previous leg of the world cup? - 18?

[archerygod]

no i did not shoot the world cup, I am 18 years old.

[abcmickyj]

o,h cos isnt there like an american archer ur age that in the dream team?

[archerygod]

yeah, brady ellison he was at the last world cup.

[abcmickyj]

yeah thats the one ! lol stupid me ! my coach is like obsessed wiv him ! heehee

[kaobehkaobu]

ur form is nice but in some angle ur shoulder is abit high izzit the angle make it high or its ur form problem? and wat scoring u can get for full fita?ur form is nice btw.:)

[archerygod]

I'm still learning the method so my scores have not yet increased, but they are very consistant, i finally found a position for my front shoulder to lower and lock it.

[jackhammer2k6]

Excellent stuff Jake, you've nailed the BEST method. It's a treat to watch these videos. Please post as many as you have :) Good luck with you shooting.

[archerygod]

Thanks a lot.

[brockgoldrock]

can't find a gd tab

[archerygod]

I am shooting a W&W tab, they work great. $20 too

[brockgoldrock]

erm,hihi again wat tab u using now?

can tell mi wat tab is the best for archers pulling 44lbs bow?

soma is gd but soma is expensive for poors lik mi

[uknowwho888]

you mu have a massive bruise on your leg...

[archerygod]

no not bruise at all, it doesnt hit me that hard.

[pbostrm]

Hi, what # are u using on your G3 limbs??

going to upgrade my setup this summer from hoyt GM, CRX 68" 44# limbs to something more eyecandy and perhaps lighter limbs, what do u recommend?

also do u use customized grip? hard to tell from the vid

[archerygod]

I shoot 50# g3's

The g4's are good limbs, the m1's get loud past 40 lbs.

Yeah I use a grip with putty on it to raise it up

[lacoperon10]

What are G4s? I am only familiar with G3s and M1s. What strength training exercises do you do besides going to the gym?

[alexvpaq]

G4 doesn't exist

[lacoperon10]

thanks for the clarification

[sifataumoepeau]

Hey Jake, what changes to the G3 do I need to make to fit my Axis?

Say Hi to Kisik next time you see him.

Good Luck

Sifa

[archerygod]

get a set of the standard dowels and put them in where the others are in the axis, mark where materail will need to be removed to allow dovetails to slide in and out of the riser and then grind it with a dremel or send it out to be milled

[brockgoldrock]

u using X10?

[archerygod]

Well im on and off between bows x10's and ace's

[sbernard18]

Where can i get a bow like that??

[Marjosue]

go to hoyt(dot)com a bow like that would cost u like $1500 us or more + accessories!!...

[sbernard18]

i just whent and talk to a Hoyt dealer and he called and said i could get the helix riser for 300 and the g3 limbs for another 300. then you add extras

[archerygod]

I dont know what kind of hoyt dealer you went to, a helix is $535 and g3's are $550 I have a few setups that im working with right now, axis and aero tec and some g3's

[Chillmann]

nice shooting!

[bowcoach]

This video is great. It is really evident that your execution has improved. It also appears that you have gained in strength. Your shot is much more fluid in the last sequence. Seems like the hard work is paying off. Keep it up!

[faberhr]

one question...when you train do you train mostly on 70 meters? or closer for the tehnique? Nice shooting btw :D

[archerygod]

i shoot blank bale at all distances from 3 meters out to 80. maybe 45% of the shooting is at 70 meters, definitely more shooting at 70 then any other distance

[alexvpaq]

Simple question, Why d'you changed your Helix for an Axis?

[progen]

Just curious, is that B.E.S.T. as taught by Ki Sik now? I only have notes from an American coach on what he's currently teaching. In the third segment, you seem to draw about halfway before raising the bow. ???

[archerygod]

yes i am coached by kisik. I have tendinitis in my shoulder ATM so i have to draw back further to prevent pain.

[Andante1]

Lloyd coached an olympic GOLD medalist... and had said medalist not made a dumb mistake involving illegal substances, he would most likely still be winning tournaments. Before Kate anderson started living down at the training center she was coached by lloyd. she was shooting 1400s... unfortunately she didnt have the time to go out and win international tournaments because lee has this nice habit of instantly changing form when a new RA comes down...

[archerygod]

that is because she could be shooting 108+ in OR rounds, the olympics is about OR rounds NOT fita's I am disgusted at how much this country uses fita's to compare archers.

[dickfab1313]

hey bro im not doubting the form and whatnot, i could never do it anyways, but its just so weird that the "right way to shoot" changes so much, you know. i mean, you shoot a basketball one way, and its not going to change; same thing with kicking a soccer ball. good luck man, i hope you succeed.

[archerygod]

its cause i wasnt shooting the way the coach wanted to, i am now shooting just the way he wants me to be shooting. the video was just showing the progression of the changes.

[Renius125]

Just curious, have you been using ForMaster a lot? ;)

[archerygod]

i shoot approx 20 arrows on the form master on monday wednesday and friday, in my opinion not that much cause i shoot approx 1500 arrows a week.

[Renius125]

Ok, the reason I asked was that it is rare to see the elbow of release arm shoot back so strong and my elbow only does that after 20-30 arrows with formaster. Another question, do you use FM for strength training at all?

[archerygod]

I dont use the FM any more then maybe 60 arrows a week. so maybe 4% of my shooting.

[Renius125]

It wasn't what I asked, but nevermind, it's not that important. See ya at 2012 olympics! :p

[123cyrax]

I really like your backtension!!!