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| 01/02/2007 What is a Cross Bow?
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A crossbow is an ancient weapon, composed of a bow mounted on a stock that launches projectiles, known as bolts. A mechanism in the stock allows the bow to be in its fully-drawn position at all times. The crossbow is fully-drawn until it is shot by releasing a trigger. These danderous weapons are known for their role in Asian and European warfare. Today however, crossbows are mainly used for target shooting and sport hunting. It is likely that the crossbow was first used by tribes of South-Eastern Asia, where today it is still used by the hunter-gatherer and nomad tribes, both for hunting, warfare, and “toys”.
What is a Cross Bow?
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| 01/02/2007 Archery Associations
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Looking for a local archery associations check out these:
Archery Associations
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| 08/15/2006 What is a Recurve Bow?
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A recurve bow is a more modern version of the traditional bow. Older recurves and some modern hunting recurves are one-piece bows. By far, the greatest number of archers choose to shoot recurve bows, the modern version of the traditional Longbow.
What is a Recurve Bow?
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| 07/24/2006 Primitive Archery
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Little is known of primitive archery. Some authorities date the origin of archery as early as the Aurignacian period, about 25,000 years before the modern era. it is believed that archery has been in existence for over 100,000 years. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, archery's importance as a cultural advance ranks with the development of speed and the art of making fire. Together with fire, the wheel, and speech, archery is considered one of mankind's most important initial developments.
Primitive Archery
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| 07/04/2006 Compound Bow Details
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A compound bow is usually a composite recurve bow coupled with pulleys known as eccentric cams. Compound bows are much more technically sophisticated than the recurve, the bow employing wheels or 'cams' at the tip of the limbs.
Compound Bow Details
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| 06/27/2006 Ancient Archery
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The history of archery will not only take you through a journey of the evolution of archery, but also through the history of mankind. From the beginning of recorded history to today, archery has developed and grown, while retaining much of its original design and intent. However,the history of archery and its influence on civilization is much more diverse and longstanding. There are many occasions when archery has changed the course of history.
Evidence of ancient archery has been found throughout the world. The Egyptians were able to dispel the Persians using refined archery skill.
Ancient Archery
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| 06/19/2006 Evolution of Archery
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The equipment used in archery has improved significantly since medieval times. While primitive bows were not very accurate, today's bows can accurately launch arrows at speeds over 148 miles (240 kilometers) per hour. Today's bows are a combination of wood, fiberglass, lightweight metals, and high-technology materials. Historically from early childhood children were provided with bows according to their height and are taught to shoot.
Today archery thrives as a competitive sport. Competitive archers have abandoned wooden bows and arrows in favor of new high-performance materials like fiberglass and laminated carbon.
Evolution of Archery
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| 06/13/2006 Archery Safety
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Archery like any sport has rules, most of the rules are best practice rules that are used to keep archers and spectators safe. In general it is good practice to observe these rules whether competing or shooting for fun.
Archery Safety
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| 06/06/2006 The Art of Archery
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The technique of using a bow to project arrows is called archery. Someone who constructs bows is known as a bowyer. While someone who shoots the bow is called an archer. The bow and arrow is a complex technology. Bows and arrows vary widely, but very little has actually changed in the architecture used for archery.
The Art of Archery
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| 05/30/2006 Tips to Accurate Archery Shooting
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The first thing you want to do to maintain accurate archery shooting is to periodically check your bow for proper tuning and your arrows for proper flight. You also want to make sure you number your arrows, so if one of your arrows is consistently out of your normal grouping you can easily determine if it is the same arrow every time. You don't necessarily have to toss the arrow away because you might just be able to tune it and get it to fly true again.
Shooting Accurately
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| 05/23/2006 Archery as a Sport
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Archery is one of the most interesting of all sports, and one of the most varied. The sport of archery means many things to many people. To the hunter, of course, the sport of archery means tracking the biggest buck through the thickest woods. To the Olympic archery expert, the sport of archery means matching skills with the best archers in the country and the world.
Archery as a Sport
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| 05/16/2006 Are Axle to Axle Bows Stronger?
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In the Archery world, everyone has always said longer axle-to-axle bows are more forgiving. With a lot of the bows getting shorter, I was wondering what makes longer more forgiving. Is this in fact true, let's look at some things to figure out why or why not.
Axle to Axle Bows are they Stronger?
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| 05/09/2006 Mongolian Archery of the Past
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The horse has quickly become a fixture in civilizations throughout history. Regarding Mongolian history, the bow and arrow, and the practice of archery, has become a similar symbol. Archery has been around in Mongolia since the earliest dated history in that region. It can also be traced back thousands of years in many regions, where it played a large part in the rise and fall of empires.
Mongolian Archery of the Past
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| 05/02/2006 The Benefits to 3 Dimensional Archery Targets
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Hunting with a bow and arrow is far more challenging than with a firearm. A bow hunter needs greater skill, as they must get much closer to the targets than hunters with guns. For this reason, among many others, archery 3D targets are a great way to get practice for new hunters or those looking to become more skilled. Because archery 3D targets come in a variety of shapes, they can also be used by experienced hunters that are thinking of hunting new animals.
Many archery 3D targets are shaped to resemble animals traditionally
Benefits to 3D Archery Targets
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| 04/25/2006 Different Types of Archery Competition
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The sport, of archery is considered one of the oldest traditions. The earliest people known to have used the bow and arrow were the ancient Egyptians, who adopted the weapon at least 5000 years ago. The Egyptians used bows and arrows for hunting and warfare. Ancient Egyptian arrows, have been recovered in large numbers.
Different Types of Archery Competition
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| 04/17/2006 Archery Arrows
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Archery arrows are the single most important thing, besides the bow itself. Without a good arrow, your aim will always be off, and you will constantly have to compensate to aim properly. There are several different archery arrows, and all of them have different purposes.
The stiffness of the spine (the stiffness of the shaft of the arrow) will effect how much the arrow wobbles after being shot from the bow.
Archery Arrows
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| 04/10/2006 Archery Competition
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Archery has long been used in warfare and hunting. A great amount of skill and practice is required to become a skilled archer. For this reason, archery is now considered a sport and an archery competition is held in many parts of the world. Taking part in an archery competition allows sportsmen to show off their skill and athletic prowess in an ancient ritual. It is generally believed that the bow an arrow was invented to be used in game hunting.
Archery Competition
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| 04/11/2006 History of Bow Hunting
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The bow was man's chief weapon down through the ages until the invention of firearms. With the bow, man hunted for food and protected himself from his enemies. The great military nations of the past gained their ascendency through the ability of their archers. Over eight hundred years ago the Mongol horde was turned back into Asia by the long bow. With the advent of firearms, the use of the bow in English warfare rapidly declined, although archery was enjoyed widely as a sport during the middle ages. The Scots today compete for a silver arrow dated 1603.
History of Bow Hunting
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| 04/05/2006 Archery Glossary
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Popular terms used in the sport of archery.
GLOSSARY OF ARCHERY TERMS
Armguard: A leather pad worn on the inside of the forearm of the bow hand to protect the arm from the slap of the bow string.
Full Archery Glossary
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| 03/21/2006 Varied History of Archery
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Archery is a sport or practice of using a bow to shoot arrows. Throughout history archery was used for many purposes including hunting and combat. It now has mainly become a sport of precision. Some history on archery is that it was said to have begun around 15,000 years ago, but the earliest that proven evidence was reported on archery was between 8,000 and 9,000 years ago. The bow is said to have originally come from the use of hunting animals, and then it became a very useful tool in combat and warfare. It became the dominant means of shooting projectiles after replacing the "atlatl".
Some of the histories of Archery include Classical, Medieval and Asian Archery. The Classical groups that used archery included the Greeks, Indians, and Chinese. They had great numbers of archers in their armies.
Archery - 3 Noted Histories
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| 03/14/2006 Sport of Archery
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Archery is one of the most interesting of all sports, and one of the most varied. The sport of archery means many things to many people. To the hunter, of course, the sport of archery means tracking the biggest buck through the thickest woods. To the Olympic archery expert, the sport of archery means matching skills with the best archers in the country and the world.
Sport of Archery
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| 03/06/2006 History of Archery
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Archery is a pastime that possesses a rich and interesting history. Moreover, it is a pastime that is still quite alive today and despite the fact that people rely on it less to survive, archery remains a popular sport among avid sportsmen. Let's take a look at the history of archery and how it has evolved over time and has become a favorite sport among hunters and archery enthusiasts.
History of Archery
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| 01/25/2006 Tips for Archery Fishing
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Also known as Bow fishing, this is a sport wherein a fisherman uses archery equipment to fish.
A regular hunting bow can be used for fishing by simply attaching a reel to the front of the bow grip.
Tips for Archery Fishing
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| 01/26/2006 Archery Shooting - Five Key Components for Accuracy!
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There are five key components for accurate archery shooting.
The first thing you want to do to maintain accurate archery shooting is to periodically check your bow for proper tuning and your arrows for proper flight. You also want to make sure you number your arrows, so if one of your arrows is consistently out of your normal grouping you can easily determine if it is the same arrow every time. You don't necessarily have to toss the arrow away because you might just be able to tune it and get it to fly true again.
Archery Shooting Tips
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| 01/23/2006 Archery Equipment - Use of a Bow Stringer to String a Recurve Bow
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Essential equipment for archery extends beyond the bow and arrow but that is obviously where you need to start.
If you have selected to use a recurve bow in your bow hunting or archery endeavors, than you should consider investing in a bow stringer.
more on Bow Stringers
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