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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The Bow Christmas gift guide
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Posted in Christmas Gift Guide, News
Getting things straight: shoulder alignments for recurve archers
Naomi Folkard talks shoulder alignment for recurve archers. The shoulder is a remarkably mobile joint. The humerus – the long bone in the upper arm between your elbow and your shoulder – fits into the scapula like a ball and…
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Posted in Features, Technique
Q&A: Beginners compound equipment
Duncan Busby responds to a query on what equipment to start off with when you are still finding your draw length…
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Posted in Equipment, FAQs
Measure Up
When it comes to getting comfortable with your bow, John Dudley advises starting with your measurements One of the most important parts of archery is having a perfect draw length. It should be something you know, something you set on…
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Posted in Technique
Bow Hold
Chris Bell explains the steps to take to getting your bow to hold well – involving less tuning than you might think There is no getting away from it: shooting high scores with a compound bow requires you to hold…
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Posted in Technique
Drawn Out
Confused about your draw length? Duncan Busby looks at the different methods you can use to find your optimum size It seems the one question I am asked more than any other is, ‘How do I find my correct draw…
Unlock your shooting
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Posted in Technique
Recurve: Setup and Tune
Whether you’re breaking in new equipment or overhauling your old setup, Roy Rose explains how to get the best out of your recurve
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Posted in Equipment, Technique
Mastering the release aid
Getting a clean, trouble-free execution takes some work, but John Dudley says it’s all worthwhile
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Posted in Features, Technique