By Archer on Nov 16, 2008 in Archery Arrows, Archery Supplies | 0 Comments
If you are new to archery, you can be overwhelmed by the dozens of different options in archery arrows. There are tons of different materials (wooden, fiberglass, carbon, aluminum), colors, fletching designs and different brands. Plus, you will need to find the best ones for your own archery bow. Since all arrow types are not [...]
By Archer on Nov 10, 2008 in Archery Equipment, Archery Supplies | 0 Comments
An archery arm guard can provide you extra safety and support in your shooting. This no small detail when you consider it is the little things that usually make the difference in great shooting and okay results. Therefore, finding an archery arm guard that is right for you is worth some serious consideration. We have [...]
By Archer on Nov 5, 2008 in Archery Bow, Archery Equipment, archery sights | 0 Comments
Archery has a part in history as a means of hunting for centuries. The art of archery now, of course, no longer revolves around just hunting, but as a sport as well. Nowadays, people hunt, not for food, but merely for the love of the game and the fun derived from using the bow and [...]
By Archer on Oct 30, 2008 in crossbow | 0 Comments
Early Use of the Crossbow
Evidence suggests that the first crossbows were made towards the end of the fourth century BC in China and surrounding areas. They appear to have been first used as toys or for untended traps. Crossbows are mentioned in the famous document by Sun Tzu, The Art of War, written sometime between [...]
By Archer on Oct 26, 2008 in Archery, Archery Bow | 0 Comments
An expert in archery should know how the parts of a bow contribute to an accurate and powerful shot. First, we have to recognize the different parts.
The riser is the part where the handle or grip is located or where one holds the bow and where the limbs are attached. In the simple bows and [...]