All About Archery

Compound bows are modern marvels – an intricate network of components like cables and pulleys. But the core of the bow is still the bowstring. This is the most important component of the bow, responsible for transferring the bow’s power into the arrow during firing. It’s important to restring your compound bow correctly to keep … Read more

Are you an Australian resident looking to make a purchase of a compound bow, but not sure whether it is legal to do so? I’m here to help. I’ve spent some time researching the various laws to find out for good. While this is not legal advice, here is what you need to know. So, … Read more

Archery relies on minute attention to detail. When firing a bow, success depends on having uniform consistency. Even a slight adjustment, flinch, or movement can completely wreck your shot. At the competitive level, this can be extremely costly. That’s why you need an anchor point. But, what exactly is an anchor point in archery? An … Read more

With any sport, practice makes perfect. But with archery, this phrase is even more important. Mastering archery relies on consistency and rhythm, which means that to continually grow as an archer, you need to practice a lot.  So, where can you actually practice archery? There are a couple of good places to practice archery – mainly … Read more

If you are into your archery or are looking for something to do in your local area, you may have stumbled across archery tag. But what is this and what does it entail? I spent some time researching to find out. I’d like to share my findings here with you today. So, what is archery … Read more

It’s a feat that would make an unbelievable party trick. It’s also one that many of us may have considered at some point or other. But is it actually possible to catch an arrow? What would it take and has anyone ever achieved it? Here is what you should know. So, can you catch an … Read more

Are you a Torontonian looking for an archery range to shoot at? Perhaps you are on a trip and want to fire some arrows along the way? Maybe you want to organize an event or party – there’s those too. All the same, you’re going to want to find the right range for you. Besides, … Read more

Longbows are probably one of the first things that spring to mind when we talk about archery. The traditional longbow has an illustrious history, and modern versions are also becoming a fixture of archery. But to function properly, a bow first needs to be strung. So how exactly do you string a longbow? Most modern longbows … Read more

Arrows are easily recognizable: their long, streamlined shape, pointed tip, and (what some might expect) feathered ends, ask anyone what an arrow is and it is likely they will be able to tell you. But what are arrows actually made of? I spent some time researching the various types of arrows to find out. Here … Read more

Not another acronym! This time it’s ‘IBO’. But what does it mean? I spent some time researching to find out for sure. Here is what you need to know. So, what is IBO in archery? IBO stands for the International Bow Hunting Organization. They have developed a system to test and define the speed a … Read more