Whenever you’re practicing a sport, it’s important that you are wearing the appropriate clothing, and that you have the right gear. It is true that it is sometimes still possible to partake in a certain activity even if you aren’t wearing the traditional standard clothes for it, but wearing the right attire can seriously improve …
In most sports, it’s pretty easy to know who the winner is. It’s usually either whoever finished first, whoever scores the most points, or whoever does a certain thing in the least amount of time. But in archery, it’s all about taking aim and shooting a certain amount of arrows at a target. So how …
It is often believed that in order to practice archery, one must have very keen eyesight, and eyes that are in top condition…however, this is a complete myth!Truth is, you don’t actually need the best eyesight ever in order to become an archer, and there are plenty of incredible archers out there that are actually …
The English Longbow is one of the most famous types of bows, and historically speaking, it was one of the most effective during times of war.The longbow is a taller type of bow (hence the name!) that is usually as tall as the user. This allows for a longer draw, allowing it to shoot the …
Finding the right poundage for your bow can be tricky. The right poundage for you as an individual will depend on several factors such as your skill level and the type of bow you like to shoot. Ultimately you should choose the best poundage that you feel comfortable drawing back repeatedly.It’s all well and good …
Archery entails more than just shooting an arrow with a bow, although yes, that is the essence of it. But there is plenty of extra gear and additional items that you can use with your bow and arrows, especially nowadays, in which the sport is constantly evolving. One of these additional items that you can use …
Archery is a sport with numerous benefits for physical health and cognitive function. Practicing archery can help to strengthen your body, improve your hand-eye coordination, and even boost your focus. However, for many people, going to an archery range isn’t always an option. Archery ranges often require payment for the use of their services and equipment, …
When we think ‘self-defense’, we often think of baseball bats, guns, daggers, martial arts, and so forth… but what about a crossbow? This weapon is often overlooked, despite being effective and easy to use.For most people, crossbows will offer more accuracy and power than regular bows, as, while they use the same principle to launch …
String slapping is the occurrence when the bowstring hits your forearm when you release. It is very frequent among beginner archers. This can happen for a few reasons, although most of the time it is related to problems with form, although it can also be related to bow tuning, either of these issues can be …
The draw weight is one of the most important figures you need to know in archery. It will determine whether or not you can actually draw the bow. ArcheryEdge.com goes into detail below.The draw weight of a bow tells you how much force you need to use to pull the bow string back. It is …
