The Lever Bow Lives

 I'd been showing some people my bows and realised that I hadn't really used the Lever Bow
for fear of it turning itself inside out and exploding if the string missed the string catchers. Ah, but since then I'd made a mechanical release aid for the H bow. Maybe the release aid would suit the lever bow?
So, when I went roving this morning I took the lever bow to test the theory.

Of course, nothing goes to plan and the arrows were loose on the string and were falling off, we tired some wax which almost worked, then someone suggested wrapping a leaf over the string! Brilliant, that's my top-tip it worked a treat. It was hard work drawing the bow, but as the string lifted off the levers, it became more manageable. It was a slightly short draw, but the arrow went off cleanly and must have gone a good 220 yards. maybe I'll try it with a flight arrow some time.Video of the test shot:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLkPpS_XQV0

There were only 4 of us roving, but it was lovely weather and there were a good few butterflies in the hedgerow which was nice to see, as I haven't seen many this year.