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WIN! A Praktica Hydan 20-60×77 Spotting Scope!

Posted on June 21, 2018 by alicep

Find out how you could win a Praktica Hydan 20-60×77 Spotting Scope worth £119.99

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Posted in News

Q&A: Should I shoot with both eyes open?

Posted on June 18, 2018 by alicep

Roy Rose discusses eye focus and whether you should be shooting with both eyes open

Tagged with: accuracy, archery, archery focus, archery skills, archery technique, arrow, arrows, bow and arrow, Bow International, eye focus, field sports, shooting stance, shot, skills, training
Posted in FAQs, Technique

Q&A: When to retire arrows

Posted on June 8, 2018 by alicep

Adrian Tippins reveals the tell tale signs that your arrows are approaching retirement

Tagged with: adrian tippins, archery, arrow, arrow retiremen, bow and arrow, Bow International, compound, custom made arrows, old arrows, recurve, shaft selection, vanes
Posted in FAQs, Features

The best international outdoor tournaments

Posted on June 2, 2018 by alicep

Pack your suitcase! Duncan Busby takes us through some of the best international outdoor competitions to jet off to in 2018

Some observations from the Shanghai World Cup, 2018

Posted on May 15, 2018 by johnstanley

Regular contributor Dr. James Park was in Shanghai for the first World Cup of the year – and he wasn’t happy with everybody’s arrows. He shares his thoughts exclusively for Bow

Tagged with: archery, archery events, bow and arrow, bow events, Bow International, James Park, Shanghai, world cup
Posted in Events, News

8 steps to manage competition nerves

Posted on May 11, 2018 by alicep

Crystal Gauvin gives us the low-down on strategies for keeping calm when competing

Tagged with: archer, archery, archery competition, archery GP, archery psychology, archery tips, arrows, bow and arrow, competition nerves, competition prep, compound, managing nerves, recurve
Posted in Features, Psychology

Best foot forward: How to find your stance

Posted on May 9, 2018 by alicep

A good stance is the foundation for a good shot, but it’s a very personal thing that can take some working out. Duncan Busby explains how to find the best stance for you

Tagged with: archery, archery equipment, archery in the wind, archery stance, arrow, arrows, bow and arrow, Bow International, equipment, field sports, longrod, shooting stance, shot, skills, training
Posted in Features, Technique

How to get your references right

Posted on May 7, 2018 by alicep

Duncan Busby outlines the importance of a set of comfortable, consistent reference points, and explains how you can find what works for you

Tagged with: archery equipment, archery improvement, arrows, bow and arrow, Bow International, bow performance, bow psychology, bow technique, compound, focus, learning, Q&A, recurve, reference point, references
Posted in Features, Technique

New Season! New Bow?

Posted on April 28, 2018 by alicep

Duncan Busby takes us through the decisions you’ll need to make when choosing a modern compound bow

Tagged with: archery beginners, archery equipment, arrows, best compound bow, bow and arrow, bow beginners, Bow International, brace height, cams, choosing a bow, compound, limbs, new bow, outdoor season, recurve
Posted in Equipment, Features

Q&A: Tackling windy conditions for beginners

Posted on April 21, 2018 by alicep

British weather, even in Summertime, can get a bit windy! It helps to know how to combat this in your archery so you can prevent your arrows going off course. Patrick Huston has some tips…