Safety should be your first concern when it comes to archery. Keep in mind that a bow and arrow are weapons designed to kill. If you’re an archery novice, you’ve probably heard of rules like never pointing your arrow at another person or never shooting an arrow over a ridge.However, there is another important rule: …
A bow scale measures your draw weight and is an excellent tool to determine which bows and arrows to use. You can improve your accuracy by knowing your draw weight, and if you are new to archery, measuring your draw weight isn’t a step you want to skip. What is Draw Weight?Simply put, draw weight is …
If you’re thinking of picking up a new hobby, why not pick up a bow and arrow? Many people enjoy archery and consider it to be a gratifying sport, mentally and physically. Like golf, fishing, and hiking, it’s a sport that blends the beauty of nature with the athleticism of a skillful game. Archery is one …
Archery is one of the oldest sports featured at The Olympic Games. What started as a means for survival has become a skillful game of strategy and stamina. It’s no wonder that the sport has maintained popularity for generations — it combines nature and physical activity for an enjoyable, personal challenge. Archery is a test of …
Lighted nocks are small, electronic additions to your arrow tail. They are usually LED- or battery-powered, and they could make a big difference in your archery game if you’re shooting in low-visibility conditions or at night. They illuminate the arrow’s flight path so you can better assess your shot.At outdoor 3-D ranges, wind and other …
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Archery is one of the oldest and most-effective hunting methods known to humankind. The success of archery has always rested in the arrow’s craftsmanship. History tells us that sharpened-bone arrowheads date back as far as 60,000 years, while simple wooden arrows might go back even further.The first arrows were ideal for hunters because they were …
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A flu flu arrow is designed to travel short distances. It can fly straight for about 30 yards before it starts to slow down and lose direction. You’ll mainly use these arrows to shoot aerial targets or recreational archery, where the arrow should only travel short distances. What’s more, if you miss a target, you …
If you’ve ever wondered how archery in video games compares with archery in real life, you have come to the right place, because Archery Edge is delving deep into this topic today. And if you’re an expert archer in video games who wants to know how you’ll fare in actual archery, stick around to find …
What is a Backstop?As the name suggests, backstops stand behind your targets to stop stray arrows from going completely rogue. Sometimes, a poor shot can fly off into the distance and be hard to recover or even damage property. Backstops help eliminate this. You can buy backstops from most stores that sell archery equipment, but it’s …
Archery is probably one of the most underrated sports out there. It never seemed to get a lot of press and media attention, but not for any particular reason. We feel this sport is fantastic and has so much to offer those willing to get out there and try it. In recent years, some movies have …
