James Park considers the factors that go into selecting the best arrow for the job I am frequently asked about optimum arrow selection. The fact is, it varies depending upon what type of archery you are considering, so let us consider,…
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Shaft selection: Picking the right arrow
Tagged with: archery, arrow, bow and arrow, Bow International, compound, James Park, recurve, shaft selection
Posted in Equipment, Features
Posted in Equipment, Features
Advice from an archery coach
What a coach sees… Alistair Whittingham reveals the most common technique issues he encounters in his capacity as a coach
Tagged with: archery, archery mistakes, archery tips, arrow, bow, bow and arrow, Bow International, coaching, compound, recurve, technique
Posted in Features, Technique
Posted in Features, Technique
Basic reminders to help your shot
Andrew Smith looks at the five of the most common shooting errors, which, if addressed, will make it easier for you to repeat the same shot routine each time.
Tagged with: archer, archery, archery tips, arrow, bow, Bow International, compound, errors, recurve, shooting tips, traditional
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Posted in Features, Technique
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
Tagged with: archer, archery, archery equipment, archery kit, arrow, bow, Bow International, bow limbs, bowman, compound, indoor tuning, recurve, tuning arrows
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!
Tagged with: archer, archery, archery equipment, archery kit, arrow, bow, Bow International, bow limbs, bowman, compound, recurve, wraps
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
Tagged with: archer, archery, archery competitions, archery equipment, archery kit, archery tips, arrow, bow, Bow International, bow limbs, bowman, competitive archery, compound, indoor season, recurve
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
Tagged with: archer, archery, archery equipment, archery kit, arrow, arrow-building, bow, Bow International, bow limbs, bowman, build your own arrows, compound, DIY, diy arrows, recurve
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
Tagged with: archer, archery, archery equipment, archery kit, arrow, bow, Bow International, bow limbs, bowman, compound, recurve
Posted in Equipment, Features
Posted in Equipment, Features
Step-by-step: The thumb draw
Shooting with a thumb draw is both a traditional and practical element of shooting a horsebow. Dan Sawyer breaks down how to get started…
Tagged with: archery, arrow, BHAA, Bow International, dan sawyer, horseback archery, horsebow, practical archery skills, thumb draw, thumb grip, traditional archery
Posted in Features, Technique
Posted in Features, Technique
The Archer’s Paradox and modern bows
You’ve heard the phrase, but what does it actually mean? Dave Egalton explains it may have a narrower application than previously thought
Tagged with: Archer's paradox, Archery: The Technical Side, arrow, compound, line of aim, longbow, paradox, point of aim, recurve, shoot-through, shoot-through window, slow-motion
Posted in Traditional
Posted in Traditional