i use straw bales. I guess the ones i get are packed tighter, only time i go through is when i find the gap between bales. I am shooting a 525 grain arrow going 185fps.
If you have been on the fence about doing one of these events, its time to jump off. What a great event! The competitors, the volunteers, and the host location were all great! I have been trying to figure out how to get to a couple more next year, and hopefully nationals, if I can qualify again.
I bike a bunch as well. Built up a new road bike earlier this year.
The benefit will depend on how hard you ride. do a search on youtube for GCN tons of training, and general cycling info.
This is great advice. All brands that a bike shop carries will do the job. Just stay away from the big box stores, just like would for buying a bow. Also, please get yourself a helmet. I have broken 3 in the last year. They have save me a good bit of damage.
I spend a lot of time on a mountain bike(6-15 hours a week depending on training plan). I have been racing them for 6 years, and ride 5-8k miles a year. I get asked this question a bunch by friends looking to get into the sport. My normal response is to just pick up a 29er hardtail in your price...
Sounds like it's going to be a great day. I'll be in trad. I'm in the car now headed down to NC. We ended up just extending our vacation since the event was canceled. So, I'll be on Carolina beach with a 50# sandbag, doing my workouts for the next week. Can't wait to get in some warm weather.
I use the GoRuck plates as well. I have a #20, and a #30 between the frame, and my bag. works great, plus I can still put jackets, and water in th pack easy.