Articles that answer all your questions about archery.
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
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
Archery is a discipline that has fascinated us for thousands of years, evolving into the impressive Olympic sport that it is today. But just how hard is archery? How long does it take to master, and what physical stresses does it place on your body? Let’s investigate. So, just how hard is archery? Getting proficient at … 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
The Olympics consists of 35 different sports, 53 disciplines, and more than 400 events but is archery one of them? I spent some time reviewing the program to find out! So, is archery in the Olympics? Archery is a sport in the Olympics, although target archery is the only discipline included. Archery was first introduced at the 1900 … Read more
A nock. It’s one of those words that you often see or hear in archery. But what does it mean, how is it used and what are people referring to here? I spent some time researching the terminology and its several uses to find out. Here is what you need to know. So, what is … Read more
Robin Hood. He is pretty unanimously associated with archery. We’ve heard of the legends, seen the statues. But there is also a specific term used and referred to him while practicing archery. But what is it and what does it mean? Here is what you would like to know. So, what is a robin hood … Read more
Some things in archery are pretty self-explanatory. They are just like they sound. A quiver is clearly not one of them. Besides, you wouldn’t be here today if not. But what are they, what do they do and what function do they serve? Let’s find out. So, what is a quiver in archery? A quiver … 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
