How was it for you? Bow wraps up 2019 with a look back at what went on… January As usual, first thing in January the whole of the archery world involved in trade decamped to Louisville, Kentucky, for the ATA,…
Hoyt 2020 Risers: On test
With some brand new technology on offer, how do the latest top-line Hoyt recurve offerings work out? By Mark Brown and John Stanley The new-for-2020 Hoyt Xceed Grand Prix riser sees a continuation of the new features introduced to Hoyt’s…
Taking back control
Something that could be holding you back is right in your pocket. By John Stanley. Have you, recently, picked up your phone – or opened a new browser tab on your computer – intending to do one thing, and without…
Fitness: is it really that important?
By Lucy O’Sullivan Last month Bow received a question for the Ask The Experts section which said this: “We are often told that overall fitness is crucial to archery, yet I have to say I look at a lot of…
The Bow Christmas gift guide
Whether you know a hard-to-buy-for archer, or you are one, you’re sure to find something to suit in our seasonal gift guide. We’ve divided it into four categories: Under £15, Under £50, Under £150 and Blow The Budget. Enjoy! Under…
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Posted in Christmas Gift Guide, News
Aurora Techno Recurve Backpack and Techno Lite Quiver
Rebekah Tipping looks at some thoroughly modern new kit from Italy. Aurora Techno recurve backpack This well organised backpack from the Bignami stable is great addition for any recurve archer. I’ve been using a smaller Aurora backpack for seven years…
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Posted in Equipment, Features
Bow: The Beginning
The magazine’s first editor Richard White takes us back to the start The early days The concept for BOW Magazine, as it was then titled, came about after I and my late wife Daf returned from the 1993 2nd World…
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Posted in Features
Ask the experts
Our expert panel answers your questions. Send yours to [email protected] Q: I’ve just switched to compound archery and no one at my club or the local area knows anything about the discipline, so how do I expand my knowledge and…
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USA Archery: Ultimate Guides
Bow reviews USA Archery’s tuning videos from some of their biggest names. By Amy Skogen and Duncan Busby Have you ever wanted to know how the world’s best pros set-up and tune their equipment? Well now, thanks to USA Archery,…
The best quotes in archery
Roy Rose shares some of his favourite quotes and drollery from the archery world. We’ve always been aware that many a true word can be spoken in jest, and as an archery journalist who first put pen to paper some…
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