What Would Be A Good Competition Recurve Bow With Which To Start Learning Archery?
Written by Diana on October 31, 2008 – 10:21 am -After watching the Olympics games this year I found the archery very entertaining and it looks like a sport that I would like to get involved in. As I know absolutely nothing about archery I would like a Archery bow that is affordable yet decent and suitable for a beginner. I have heard that the competition recurves are what are used in the Olympics games. Is that the best bow to start with? Read More →
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What Muscle Groups Are Used In Archery ?
Written by Mack on October 31, 2008 – 7:28 am -Mack asked: I’m trying to add some archery exercises to my exercise routine, and other than doing some basic back exercises, I don’t exactly know what specific exercises to do to help with my hobby. I could buy a BowFit, but I just don’t want to spend that kind of money just yet. Read More →
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How Do Improve My Archery Skills?
Written by grasshopper on September 27, 2008 – 10:00 am -I’m quite new to the whole archery scene. I bought a beginners recurve bow and now I want improve my archery skills. I would also like to add sights, shock absorbers and so on. Anyone willing to explain what they do exactly, and how they are connected to a recurve bow. I have been doing a little reading up but it still leaves me a little confused. I want to know about any accessory and add on like sights, stablizers, shock absorbers, arrow rest that could improve my archery. Read More →
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Recurve Bow Terminology
Written by Mike on September 25, 2008 – 7:52 am -As you become more familiar with the modern recurve bow you will want to know the popular terminology associated with it. Starting with:- Arrow rest : This is Where the arrow rests during draw. These can be simple fixed rests or may be spring-loaded or magnetic flip rests. Back (of bow) : The face of the bow on the opposite side to the string Belly (of bow) : The face of the bow on the same side as the string Bow sight : An aiming aid attached to the riser Sling : A strap attached to the bow handle, wrist or fingers to stop the bow falling from the hand Brace height : The distance between the deepest part of the grip and the string Grip : The part of the bow held by the bow hand Limbs : The upper and lower working parts of the bow,... more
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Sports Recreation: Relieve Stress and Have Fun
Written by Mike on September 23, 2008 – 8:17 am -The world we live in is growing increasingly fast-paced, stressful, and filled with responsibility. Because of this, everyone needs some time to relax and have some recreation. Our modern way of life also tends to be sedentary, and the meals we eat are often not very healthy. Exercise is a very important component in renewing us. For these reasons, sports recreation activities are some of the best recreation we can choose. There are many options for hobbies to provide sports recreation. You may even want to learn some new recreational sports skills. Courses to learn new sports recreation skills can be found online and in larger cities. You can learn and participate in team sports through the local Y and other organizations. Team... more
Tags: Archery, bowfishing, Bowhunting, target shooting
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Virginia High Court Upholds ATA Bowhunting Victory
Written by Mike on September 1, 2008 – 8:19 am -In a ruling likely to provide a national precedent, the Virginia Supreme Court in mid-July upheld a lower court’s ruling that bowhunting is a safe, science-based tool of wildlife management, and that local authorities cannot stop citizens from bowhunting deer on their property when hunting itself is a right conferred by the state’s Constitution. The High Court, in choosing not to hear an appeal by the Reston Homeowners Association, also upheld the Fairfax County court’s decision to allow the Archery Trade Association to recover all legal fees incurred during the dispute. After being alerted to the dispute by Suburban Whitetail Management of Northern Virginia (SWMNV), the ATA brought legal action against the Reston Homeowners Association... more
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Archery For The Beginner
Written by Mike on August 31, 2008 – 9:18 am -Before starting archery you should decide on the type of archery you wish to do, target shooting or bowhunting. Make sure you have somewhere safe to shoot, that the archery equipment is adequate for it’s intended purpose and you have a qualified instructor with you. With proper instruction you will learn very quickly how to shoot a bow and arrow. Becoming proficient at it will take longer depending upon your attitude and determination. There are numerous clubs and archery associations dotted throughout the United States where you can find out more information. A local archery shop will advise on clubs that are in your area, many will have an internet website where you can find out further information. Through these clubs you will be... more
Tags: Archery, Compound Bow, crossbow, longbow, recurve bow
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What Is A Compound Bow?
Written by Mike on August 24, 2008 – 1:52 pm -A compound bow is a modern bow that utilizes a levering system, with cables and pulleys, to bend the limbs. It is usually the preferred bow for hunting. The compound bow uses very stiff limbs that can operate with greater energy efficiency than those with less stiff limbs. This limb stiffness makes the compound bow extremely energy efficient, but as the limbs are too stiff to be drawn comfortably with a string attached directly to them the compound bow has the string attached to pulleys, that have one or more cables attached to the opposite limb. When the string is drawn back, the string causes the pulleys to turn causing the pulleys to pull the cables, which in turn causes the limbs to bend and so store energy. The use of this levering system... more
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The Micro Midas 3
Written by Mike on August 24, 2008 – 9:53 am -The Micro Midas 3 compound bow by Browning has all the features of an adult bow and is designed to grow with your child. It is suitable for all intermediate size shooters including draw lengths of up to 28”. It has as 10 inch adjustable cam (18-28”) and is fully adjustable without a bow press. An aluminum black riser, mossy oak breakup camo limbs and a molded black foam two-piece grip with a small throat grip for smaller hands. Bows are available in 20-30lb or 30-40lb and it comes right hand or left handed. Features: IBO Speed Range: 270-278 f.p.s. LET-OFF: 70% Effective 65% Actual BRACE HEIGHT: 6-1/2” AXLE-TO-AXLE: 32” WEIGHT: 2.6 lbs. *SET AT 28″ DRAW LENGTH, 40# PEAK WEIGHT, SHOOTING A 200-GRAIN ARROW. Draw Weight: 40lbs Draw... more
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Bowhunters, Avoid Becoming The Hunted
Written by Mike on August 24, 2008 – 9:09 am -With Montana’s upland game bird and bow hunting seasons underway beginning Sept. 6, it is a good time to review the basics of hunting safely in bear country. Grizzly bears can be found throughout western Montana, and in recent years grizzly bears are venturing out to explore and inhabit historic ranges. Every bird and bow hunters need to be aware that the act of hunting increase the risk of encountering grizzly bears. Hunters who carefully and quietly walking through brush and willows, try elk bugling or use game calls, and cover themselves with “natural” and “no-scent” products may attract bears. Or startle them. Consider a bowhunter wearing “no-scent” and walking stealthily through the forest camouflaged... more
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