05-16-2005, 12:47 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Northeast coast, USA
Posts: 5,055
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chest guard rather then ouchieee!
I think the Greeks made up that about removing a breast to make the other Greek guys think the Amazons lacked 'womanhood', make them unappealing in other words. The myth is kinda like a modern day hoax. 
For any woman interested in archery you need to get a 'chest guard'. Saves having alot of pain and will allow you more time on the range.
This is a good one... http://www.alternativess.com/cgi-bi...853649364974238
(Its a busy site and is sometimes not availible, if you don't get through at first, keep trying.) 
In old days a tight leather vest was worn. The Japanese had a special lacquered wood chest plate.
I was told all this by Master who is a traditional long bow archer Himself and teaches it to any who wish to learn. (He also added: 'It hurts when I pop my arm, but OMG her breast... ouch.')
Congrats Lizz!! Proud of ya girl!  |