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Archery
Archery is the bow and arrow used by the ancient civilizations of the world in hunting, fishing, and warfare. Today, they are used for recreational and hunting purposes.
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What is the best wood for making a bow?
hickory according to my dad but my friend says maple is the best
The bowstring is drawn back, and caught by a mechanism that holds it in the drawn position. A crossbow bolt (arrow) is placed in the groove in the center, ahead of the string. Pulling the trigger releases the string, and fires the bolt. Some crossbows require a lever or winding mechanism to draw back the bowstring.
What hand should be your bow hand if you are right eyed dominate?
Yes, it does make a difference. When an archer is right-eye dominant and shooting right-handed (or left-handed/left-eye), the arrow sits under (or almost under) the dominant, or "aiming", eye; the arrow is often used in aiming, especially in "instinctive" shooting, i.e., without the aid of sights. Being left-eye dominant while shooting right-handed (or right-eye/left-handed) moves the "aiming" eye to the extreme side of the arrow, affecting accuracy. The only way to counter-act the affect of using the "wrong" eye for aiming is to close the dominant eye and force the non-dominant eye to take over; this is not really an option when shooting "instinctively", because both eyes are needed for depth-perception.
Cross-dominance (left-eye/right-hand or right-eye/left-hand) is not such a problem when using sights, but it can be.
The best way to solve the problem is for the cross-dominant archer to re-train her/himself to shoot with the "wrong" hand. If right-handed, learn to shoot left-handed; if left-handed, learn to shoot right-handed. it may be awkward at first, but the rewards in increased accuracy are worth it.
What string do you need to make an archery?
To shoot a bow and arrow you take the notch of your arrow and put it on the bow string. Then you grab the handle with your weaker arm of the bow and grab the string with the other hand. Hold the arrow between your middle finger and pointer finger. Then you rest the arrow on your hand or handle of the bow. You pull the sting back using only your three middle fingers. Then aim and release the string. That's all to it!
What are archery bows made of?
Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), also known as high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE) or high-performance polyethylene (HPPE). A well known brand for this plastic is "Dyneema" which is also used in bullet-proof vests.
What is the bows brace height?
"Brace Height" is the distance from the belly of the bow to the bowstring when the bow is strung. A good method for determining proper brace height is placing your fist on the belly of the bow and raising your thumb, and the end of your thumb is were the bowstring should be.
What is a similar sport to archery?
Archery is the activity of shooting with a bow and arrow.
AnswerShooting with a bow and arrow.It is very mental!
Bow and arrows- shooting targets.
What is the most powerful handheld crossbow?
Is manufacture d armes de st-justin (Mas mod10) effective range 600 ft...
Bows even today are listed in # different sections, the top limb, bottom limb, riser (handle area), and string. In a medieval bow, the only difference in that respect is that the entire bow stave is made from a single piece of wood. This is called a "self bow" these days.
The core idea of a bow is that its elastic power stores energy and then transfers it to the string and into the arrow, making someone of the same strength able to deliver much more lethality and range than, say, throwing a spear.
The tools used to make a bow would include files, wood chisels, saws and most importantly, the drawknife. The bow is shaped more crudely and basically at first with plenty of wood left to shave off, then in the more fine-tuning stages there is room to shave off more wood and make the bow perfect. This process is called "tillering".
As the bowyer (person who makes bows) shapes the bow, they often use the sapwood (softer elastic section in the outer wood) to make the half of the bow facing away from the archer, as it can be stretched more without snapping. The heartwood (tougher, inner wood) is used for the part of the bow facing towards the archer, as it resists compression and doesn't cause that bumpy, wrinkly effect from soft woods when bending in.
A bowyer will choose the wood for how fast-grown it is and the type, as slower-grown denser trees like northern Yew make stronger war bows, whereas faster grown softer trees like ash make for bows that are still very deadly and quite powerful, but not too unwieldy for someone who is less skilled or is after a less overkill approach (such as hunting small game). Of course cost can factor in too.
Overall, a bow was historically not made to a general strength and sold en-masse. Bows were actually specifically tailored to the end user, matching their strength and the intended usage of the bow. For example, a slow-grown powerful Yew English Longbow would not be sold to someone just after a bit of Sunday practice.
Which is better a Crossbow or Compound Bow?
Both bows are made for different reasons and different uses, but in general, a longbow is more "forgiving" than a shortbow, therefor considered to be more "accurate"; the accuracy comes primarily from the arrow and the archer's skill, not the bow. (Old Archer's saying: "Any stick can be a bow, but a poorly-made arrow is just another stick.") Both bows are capable of shooting an arrow the same distance, depending on the actual design of the bow and the materials used to make the bow. The main difference between the two types of bow is the longbow provides a smaller angle from arrow to string, when the bowstring is pulled back to full-draw. This greatly reduces the amount of what is called "string pinch", which makes it easier on the fingers of the string-hand, which is the hand used to pull back the bowstring.
It is thought by some that the shortbow was first made to be used from horseback, such as by the mounted warriors of the Mongols and other such Cultures and Peoples; nobody really knows for certain just when the basic shortbow design was first used, though. In general, though, a shortbow is primarily designed for use where a longer bow would be impractical (such as on horseback, where the archer must be able to swing the bow across the horse's head and back - or in dense woodlands, where a longer bow would likely get snagged in tree branches and brush).
Note: Most longbows have a greater nock-to-nock length than a recurve of comparable draw-weight, so simply saying a bow is a "longbow" or "shortbow" just because it is longer or shorter than another bow can be somewhat misleading. It is that acute string-angle at full-draw which truly differentiates the two types.
Where can one buy professional archery arrows?
Release aids for archery can be purchased through the websites of e-bay and amazon. However, they can be found also in more specialized internet sites, such as Lancaster Archery Supply and Abbey Archery, Carter Enterprises, Archery Warehouse and Scott Releases. In the website Basspro you can read about the different kinds of release aids and decide which is the best one for you, and in message boards like Archery Interchanges, you can also exchange opinions and ask for information.
What does draw weight mean when referring to bows?
Draw weight is the power the arrow is loosed at. Bows with more draw weight like long bows require very strong people to handle. The better the draw weight the further/harder the arrow flies eg: Arrows peircing chainmail... Hope this was the answere you were looking for. Enjoy...
Archery can be "played" in almost any field (archery isn't really "played", as with football or baseball, though; archery is "done"), but it is usually done at what is called an archery range. A range is where a series of targets are set up at various distances from the archer, and all the archers using the range shoot from the same place (or line). This way, one archer will not be shooting while another archer is in front of him/her, eliminating the possibility of someone being shot with an arrow. Ranges can be set up both outdoors and a in building, so that archery can be done year-round.
What is the math involved with archery?
You should mainly focus on the angles, speed, and pull back weight of your shot/arrow. Angles- what angle you arm is at. Speed- how fast the arrow should and will go. And the pull back weight can effect your shot if you aren't able to pull it back enough.
But the math involved is complicated, and involves computing speed, involving acceleration, deceleration, trajectory drop, etc... and requires a working knowledge of calculus and analytical geometry.
It is instructive to note this one axiom:
Even a compound bow has its drawbacks!
What is the string that you pull on a compound bow called?
I don't know if it is even called a string. It is a real tough cord or something. Mine broke and I don't know what to ask for. I never got an answer. It only showed my question. Then ask was this answer useful? So I said No.
How old do you have to be for archery lessons?
The answer depends on how you define the question.
Many archery ranges and instructors have age limits, usually somewhere around 7 to 10 years old. I know one archery store whose guideline is 7 for girls and 10 for boys, due to ability to listen, focus, and follow instructions.
The USA Archery organization's JOAD program has divisions for archers age 8 and up, though most tournaments permit archers under 8 to participate.
If your question is not about the regulations, but about the physical ability to shoot, the answer there is, it depends on the student. I've had students as young as four years old who took to it quickly, and others in their teens who struggled terribly. There are a few factors involved, such as physical strength, coordination, body awareness, and the ability to listen and follow instructions, but the biggest factor is having an instructor with the knowledge and patience to work through all these issues.
What sort of clothes do archery people wear?
Their innerware is a cloth of cotton. Their outerware will be a bit heavy, like a plastic armour (Modern Archery)
Their innerware is a cloth made of silk and cotton. Their outerware was iron armour chestplate (Ancient Archery)
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What are some of the factors an archer must consider in there choice of bow?
An archer must take into consideration if the bow will used just to practice shooting or in hunting. if to be used in hunting then I recommend you look at a 3 string bow with pulleys. If just for practice then a single string will be fine.
