archery equipment

Do you really need a new bow?

Posted on February 2, 2018 by alicep

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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Indoor tuning: Getting to the point

Posted on January 31, 2018 by alicep

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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Q&A: The function of arrow wraps

Posted on January 29, 2018 by alicep

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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The essential guide to arrow pressure buttons

Posted on January 26, 2018 by alicep

Patrick Huston continues his guide to selecting the right equipment – this time looking at arrows and a tuning counterpart of theirs – pressure buttons

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Why you should take your archery indoors

Posted on January 22, 2018 by alicep

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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How to build an arrow pt 5: Matching

Posted on January 20, 2018 by alicep

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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Top tips: picking out your kit

Posted on January 19, 2018 by alicep

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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15 Christmas archery gifts under £50

Posted on December 18, 2017 by alicep

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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Budget bow gifts: Stocking fillers under £10

Posted on December 16, 2017 by alicep

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.