Anyone in archery here?

[Elledan]

I'm thinking about getting started with archery, but well, I know as good as nothing about which bow would be the most suitable for me (I assume a longbow is overkill ), nor what would be the best way to get started.

Any tips etc. would be welcome

 

[DannyLove]

i was going to take it at my school since we need to take at least one exercise class, but instead I took Track to fit my schedule. I wanted to take Archery so bad though I bet its fun!

Danny

 

[Electric Amish]

I love to shoot my bow. Haven't for a long time, tho...

To start with, I would recommend finding an archery shop in your area so you can get the correct draw length.

Bows and arrows can be extremely pricey, so start low end until you decide you want to work your way up to the Easton and PSE's.

amish

ps- Oh, don't use a release like the pussies in the Olympics. Get yourself a nice finger tab.

 

[vi edit]

Amish, I prefer to use the three fingered gloves over a tab. Not as awkward an I have a better feel of the string.

For starting out, I think that a compound bow (the one with pulleys) is easier to learn on. The back off weight after drawing makes it much easier to hold and get yourself lined up. Compounds are nice because you can adjust the poundage of them to some extent. You won't outgrow the bow as quickly.

A recurve bow is the main alternative to a compound bow. It's made out of wood and requires to be strung and unstrung before and after each session. They can be a pain in the arse to string, and I guarantee you'll snap at least one tip off your bow when stringing. The problem with recurves is that you'll bare the full draweight during the whole draw of the bow. There is not let-off like compounds have. They are simpler, but you don't have as much room for error.

 

[BoberFett]

I haven't in years, but I used to shoot a lot when I lived with my parents since we lived in the country.

I never got into compound bows, I found it far more interesting to shoot standard recurves. You don't get the power, range or accuracy out of a recurve that you get with a compound, but it seems more sporting to me. I also prefer wood to fiberglass, but that's just me. As far as longbows, they're just too unwieldy and don't get as much power as a good recurve, IMO.

Here's a link to get started at if you're interested in non-compound bows.

 

[Electric Amish]

Vi- I started out with the 3-finger glove, but it would get a dent in it where the string would sit. This would cause it to twang the string on my release.

Another hint- keep the arm that holds the bow AWAY from the path of the string. OUCH!

amish

 

[vi edit]

<< Another hint- keep the arm that holds the bow AWAY from the path of the string. OUCH! >>



Heehee, that's why you need to get one of those leather &quot;pansy pads&quot; that you put on your &quot;holding&quot; arm. No more string lash

 

[BoberFett]

I'm a finger tab guy as well. And a forearm guard? &quot;Pansy pad&quot; is right. Getting a sore arm will force you to improve your form.

 

[Edski]

Archery is awesome. Once you start...you will be addicted. I used the three finger glove when shooting in leagues, but when I would be out deer hunting, I would use a trigger release. It is much easier to hold the bow at full draw for longer periods of time.

 

[Elledan]

Thanks, now I've at least an idea where to start

Selected equipment:

- compound (or recurve) bow
- tab
- &quot;pansy pads&quot; (is that the real name? ) I'll make those first myself.

Now I've only got to find a good archery shop...



<< Another hint- keep the arm that holds the bow AWAY from the path of the string. OUCH! >>



LOL

I know what you mean... the same thing happened to me with my first bow: one made out of a willow branch, I never managed to make good, straight arrows, tho...