Lucy O’Sullivan reveals that getting a well-executed shot with a release aid is less a matter of fine hand control, and more a question of activating the right muscles in your back
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Mastering the trigger
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Posted in Features, Psychology, Technique, Traditional
Posted in Features, Psychology, Technique, Traditional
Do you really need a new bow?
Contemplating purchasing a new bow? How important is it really to keep up with the very latest technology, and does it warrant the now substantial cost of upgrading regularly? Roy Rose reveals if it’s worth it…
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Posted in Equipment, Features, Reviews
Posted in Equipment, Features, Reviews
Indoor tuning: Getting to the point
Duncan Busby continues his look at indoor tuning with an analysis of what different point weights can do for your setup
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Posted in Events, Features, Psychology, Technique, Traditional
Posted in Events, Features, Psychology, Technique, Traditional
Q&A: The function of arrow wraps
What exactly is the function of arrow wraps? Can’t quite work out if they’ll be beneficial to your setup or not? Andrew Tippins explains!
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Posted in Equipment, Features, Technique
Posted in Equipment, Features, Technique
Why you should take your archery indoors
If this is your first indoor season, Andrew Smith has listed the 10 things to be aware of that will help you hit the ground running
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Posted in Events, Features, Psychology, Technique, Traditional
Posted in Events, Features, Psychology, Technique, Traditional
How to build an arrow pt 5: Matching
In his fifth and final instalment on building the perfect set of arrows, Adrian Tippins explains how to weight match you arrows – and why it’s worthwhile doing
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Posted in Features, Technique, Traditional
Posted in Features, Technique, Traditional
Top tips: picking out your kit
Patrick Huston looks at the factors you’ll need to consider before investing in new archery equipment, from selecting your limb materials to knowing which tab shape is right for you
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Posted in Equipment, Features
Posted in Equipment, Features
15 Christmas archery gifts under £50
Need to find the perfect gift for the hard-to-buy-for toxophilite with a budget of under £50? We’ve got you covered! Looking for something a little cheaper? Click here for our stocking fillers! 1. Split Draw Length Measure Price: £10.80 Where…
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Posted in Christmas Gift Guide, Equipment
Posted in Christmas Gift Guide, Equipment
Budget bow gifts: Stocking fillers under £10
Put a bow on it! We’ve rounded up the best archery Christmas gifts for under a tenner, so whether it’s a secret santa, stocking filler or just a token gesture – you’ll be sure to secure a smile on their face.
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Posted in Christmas Gift Guide, Equipment
Posted in Christmas Gift Guide, Equipment
Archery Technique: Leading from the front
Your front hand does far more than just hold the bow up, says Patrick Huston, it plays a pivotal role in your shot execution and follow-through.
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Posted in Features, Technique
Posted in Features, Technique