The Different Types of Archery Bows

April 2, 2010 by archerauthor · Leave a Comment
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Bows are used to shoot arrows. In ancient times bows were used in combat and hunting. Archery which uses bows and arrows has become a popular sport. There are many types of archery bows available in the market. This article gives information about the basic types of archery bows

Following are the types of archery Bows;
Longbow: Longbows are tall. In fact they are taller than the user’s height. They have relatively narrow limbs which have a D shaped cross section. As compared to other bows, they are not significantly recurved.

Traditional English longbows are made in such a way that their thickness are 5/8 or more of its width. If it is less than the specified width then the bow is disqualified from long bow competitions.

If you want to take part in long bow competitions then it is necessary that your long bow meets the desired specifications. At the handle, long bow is widest. Longbows have been commonly used for warfare and hunting by many ancient cultures of the world.

During the period of Middle ages, English longbows are frequently used. The English long bow was 6.6 feet i.e. approximately 2 meters long. The Scot, Welsh and Scots used it as a war weapon. It was used in various battles such as battle of Crecy in 1346 and battle of Agincourt in 1415.

Flat bow: Flat bows are non recurved, flat and have relatively wide limbs. They have approximately rectangular cross-section.  Most modern flat bows are very similar to classic longbows.

Shortbows: Shorter version of a flat bow or longbow designs is nothing but a short bow. An important feature of short bow is that they are more maneuverable than flat bows and longbows. The arrow can cannot be drawn very far as the bow is short. Therefore shortbows store less energy; hence their maximum range is not long as compared to longbows. Shortbows were previously used for hunting purpose by many American tribes and by African Bushmen.

Recurve Bows: Recurve bows are the only bows that are used at the Olympics. As they are extremely light in weight many Olympic players prefer these bows.  Its working principle is similar to that of traditional longbows. Limb ends, curve forward which helps to smoothen the draw.

Compound Bows: A Compound bow considerably reduces the force that many archers have to hold. As less force is required to hold compound bows at full draw, the user can more concentrate on the target. Overall energy is also stored by this bow. Compound designs use elliptical or cam wheels on limb ends to optimize leverage that is exerted by the user.

Crossbow: Crossbows are a variation of a general bow design. Here are the limbs are mounted horizontally. The limb design is either a recurve or a compound but the concept of shooting remains the same. The user manually pulls the string either with a windlass or manually and then locks it into the place.

The string is held through mechanical means in the locked position. The energy that is stored in it limbs is then released with the help of trigger mechanism to launch the loaded arrow.

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Traditional Archery

April 2, 2010 by archerauthor · Leave a Comment
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Archery involves use of a bow and arrow. The bow is used to launch an arrow so that it hits the target accurately. Archery is used since time immemorial. The battles that took place in fourteenth and fifteenth century used arrows and bows as bows as war weapons.

Even today many tribes use archery for hunting purpose. It is said that traditional archers are down to earth, generous and hardworking. The world of Archery can be divided into 3 major camps that are recognized as primitive, traditional and modern.

Traditional archery is considered to be the one of the oldest form of Archery. There are several archery traditions in several parts of the world, each having its own significance. Traditional bows such as longbows were used by many including the early man.

Although compound bows are popular today, still many prefer traditional bows. The compound bows are too mechanized and people want something simpler when launching an arrow. Traditional bows are fun to use as they are uncomplicated and user friendly.

Traditional archery can literally become a part of your life. Traditional bows that include recurves and long bows have an attractive appearance. Shooting with traditional bows is itself a challenge. You have to master them in order to aim accurately.

In traditional archery the archer can fire arrows naturally and smoothly. Traditional Archery has amazing history and cultural value. Traditional Archery is a natural to a simple and serves to be quite relaxing and recreational. Roving with traditional bows is a very healthy exercise.

Traditional Archery became more popular in 1940s and 1960s. Traditions bows though are a bit heavy are still used even today by many archers. It requires dedication and practice to master traditional bows.

If you want a body work out then you should try shooting using traditional bows. It stimulates mental improvement through relaxation and concentration. Traditional bows weigh around 50 to 60 pounds.

There are many websites on the internet that can be regarded as a home for traditional bow hunters and traditional hunters. You will find various online shops that can provide you traditional archery equipment at your door step.

There are some online shops that provide used and new traditional Recurve and Longbows. Custom wood bow strings and arrows are built according to your sporting needs. You can have great discounts on these traditional bows.

Traditional bows and arrows are wooden. Hence easier to handle. High quality wood is used in making traditional arrows and bows.  Even today there are some countries that organize traditional archery competitions.

It requires a high level of understanding to master traditional bows and arrows. Although traditional bows are difficult to master, they are known for their instinctive accuracy. Today Traditional bows that are manufactured are generally long bows that are more stable and considerably reduce hand shock.

There is no doubt that traditional bows will be seen again in large number in the twenty first century. In a nutshell, traditional bows have immense benefits; hence people should not hesitate to buy them.

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Diamond Archery

April 1, 2010 by archerauthor · Leave a Comment
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Diamond Archery is the pioneer in the field of archery. With the wide product range like the bows, arrows and gears and appeals this company has made a visible growth in this field.

The Marquis bow designed by Diamond Archery weighs 2 kilogram and is made up of top quality aluminum. This bow is fully mechanized for better delivery. Their extremely sturdy and faultless risers slots  is one of its kind and the thumb groove gets the lets you get the arrow close to your hand thus minimizing upright torque and adding stability to the game.

When the bow is released, Vertical Force Technology (VFT) and the Pinnacle5 Cam, move the unequaled energy on the arrow. These bows are designed with Roller Guard/Shortstop string suppressor that holds the string of the bow thus absorbing the vibration of the string.

Designed with excellence, the Black Ice bow of Diamond Archery is set at an angle of 53-degree to provide more stability and accuracy. This bow maintains the balance and is installed with special features like Pinnacle4 cam that distributes the pressure equally thus adding stability to the game.

This also helps in minimizing the pressure that is concentrated on the limbs. The arrow can be taken closer to the hand as these bows are designed with a thumb groove and lowered berger

The smooth drawing feature of Liberty  minimizes the pressure  thus reducing the the shocks and the noises that can be caused during the game. Liberty bow is designed with Vertical Force Technology (VFT) that allows the equal distribution of the pressure in all the directions during the game.

Designed with the special feature of Freedom Cam, the justice bows a product of Diamond Archery, is designed to deliver smoothness and stability in the game. This bow maintains the balance and distributes the pressure equally thus adding stability to the game. This also helps in minimizing the pressure that is concentrated on the limbs.

The Edge bows by Diamond Archery, is designed for the beginners by adults and children as well. This bow is the first of its kind, is featured with dual-cam bow, and are provided with single pivot mod to maximize the length of the shots.

Archery is the game that involves the shooting of arrows that is released from the bow and shot at a target. The closer you shoot the arrow to the targets, the more your score will be.

The scored targets of each player are added and the person with the highest addition is declared as the winner. With such a wide variety of products by the pioneers, it will be easy to gain accuracy over the game.

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Archery Arrows

March 31, 2010 by archerauthor · Leave a Comment
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Archery has helped in shaping the human civilization.  Archers have fought many wars and have helped in shaping human civilization.   Since ages people have used bows and arrows to conquer their enemy and to tame wild animals.

There are innumerable stories about great archers in the ancient civilizations of Egypt, India, Greece and Persia. These archers are revered even today.    

Bows and arrows are the main constituents of archery. Studies have shown that the bows were developed in either early Mesolithic age or late Paleolithic age.  Pines were used for making arrows. 

Bows and arrows are an indispensable part of archery.  It helps an archer in properly aiming at the target and shooting the arrow. If the bows are not proper then the archer will face difficulties in mounting the arrow. If the arrows are not properly mounted then the archer won’t be able to properly shoot the target.

The archery bows commonly used are: longbow, shortbow, flatbow, recurve bow, crossbow and compound bow. Longbow as the name suggests is very long; the length of the bow is equal to the height of the user and in some cases even exceeds the height of the user.

The limb of the Flatbow is wider and the cross-section is rectangular in shape. Shortbow is shorter in length; it is light weight and has a short range. It was basically used for hunting purpose.

In crossbow the limbs are mounted in a horizontal manner and not in a vertical manner. The compound bow is designed in such as manner that the archer is at his ease while mounting the bow.

In this activity, archery arrows play a very vital role.  Shaft, arrowheads, nock and fletching constitute an arrow.  Aluminum alloy, carbon fiber, wood and fiberglass are used for the construction of the shaft. Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages.  For example arrows made up of fiberglass can break soon.

While selecting any material as shaft for archery arrows the weight of the material and their strength should be given importance.  The shaft should not be too flexible; it should be straight and easy to handle. At present arrows made of carbon alloys are popular and are being widely used by the archers.  In fact arrows used in popular sports events like Olympic are made of carbon alloys.

The arrowhead of archery arrows needs to be made of some hard materials like metals.  The arrowheads heads plays a pivotal role in shooting the target.  Fletching provides balance to the arrows; it is generally made of plastic or bird feathers. Fletching is at the rear end of the arrow and it helps in the projectile motion of the arrow.

In order to properly shoot an arrow the archer has to maintain a proper stance.  The posture of the body, the eye and the way the archer is holding the bow should be proper.

Today archery has become a sporting activity; some even use it for recreational purposes. Proper knowledge of archery arrows will have those individuals who want to learn archery.

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