Quicks Team Shooter - John Foley
Summary
| Club: | Fort Purbrook |
| County: | Hampshire |
| Age: | 56 |
| Years shooting: | 40 |
Equipment specification being used for 2024
| Bow make and model: | Mathews TRX 38 |
| Indoor Arrows: | Easton X23 |
| Nocks and Vanes on indoor arrows: | Beiter Hunter ICE vanes |
| Outdoor Arrows: | Easton ACC |
| Nocks and Vanes on outdoor arrows: | Beiter Hunter VaneTec Fita 175 vane |
| Sight: | Shibuya with a fether vision lenze in a 3D printed housing |
| Stabilisers: | Win and Win |
| Arrow Rest or Launcher: | Spot Hog |
| Pressure Button for recurve: | None |
| Finger Tab or Release Aid: | Stan Onnex Resistance Release Aid |
How did you get into archery?
When I was 16 I walked into Quicks and was hooked , I was told there was a beginners course starting at Fort Purbrook and have never looked back.
What are your archery performance highlights?
Gold in the Hants Field champs
Gold in the SCAS field champs
Gold in the Hants team at the national team (target)
IFAA world indoor 7th place
IFAA world field 5th place
IFAA gold in the English team at the world field
What are your goals for 2024 and beyond?
To improve on my IFAA rankings.
Manufacturer sponsors
None.
Who has been most influential in helping you get to your current level?
Gary Cole and Gavin Sutherland. they have changed the way I approach the sport from the meany hours of conversation we have had shooting together.
Who is your most admired archer?
Bradon Galanteen, I first saw him shoot in the finals of the World champs in Denmark where he shot a perfect round to get into the final. the Pashion and focus was inspiring and I have follower his career ever since.
What advice can you give to up and coming new archers?
Do not forget you doing this because its fun and you enjoy it, so remember this when things are not going well.