Kristina Dolgilevica reports from the most dramatic alpine backdrop an archer can imagine The 6th World Nomad Games (WNG) saw its return to the Games’ original host city, Cholpan-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, and to say it was a return to behold would…
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Carbon or carbon/aluminium arrow shafts for the target range?
Dr James Park investigates and shares a detailed summary of his latest findings Many arrow shafts are carbon fibre composite tubes. Some carbon fibre composite arrows have an aluminium inner layer. How does this help? There are three obvious advantages…
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A Multi-Layered Affair: Laminated and Backed Bows
Jan H. Sachers Nature’s Design and Early Adaptations Since the beginnings of archery, most bows have been made from a single piece of wood. With the increasing spread of the yew (Taxus baccata) during the Neolithic period (see BOW 160),…
Curious Objects: 1977 Drake Flight bow
John Stanley: A piece of history made by a fascinating – if troubled – man. This bow was built in 1977 by Harry Eugene Drake (1915–1997), who remains the most consequential figure of all in modern flight archery, distinguished both…
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Mesolithic Masterpiece: The Star Carr Bow
Kristina Dolgilevica: 11,000-year-old willow bow, its experimental replicas and function The Mesolithic Settlement of Star Carr Star Carr is the name given to an ancient settlement that was built on the edge of a prehistoric lake near Scarborough, North Yorkshire,…
Bows and Arrows in the Bible: Hunters and Warriors Part I
Jan H. Sachers takes a journey to a world more ancient and mysterious. Introduction As weapons for hunting and warfare, bows and arrows played a significant role in virtually all ancient cultures. Some, such as the Scythians and Persians, were…
Stuck in a Rut
Duncan Busby Bored? Demotivated? Aimless after a big win? Read on. Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in a rut, just treading water without any direction or motivation? Whether its work, sport, or life in general, we’ve all had…
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Indoor Archery Checklist: Get Ready
Felicity May prepares you and your bow for the upcoming indoor season As autumn takes over and with winter ahead, we are into the indoor season, and back to 18 metres. But what are the implications for our kit? Here…
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The Flying Hun Archery: Working with Historic Quivers
Kristina Dolgilevica talks to an archery leather goods maker Rob Morton, from Texas, USA The Flying Hun Archery opened shop in 2014 at Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade, Texas, USA. The shop exhibits for several months at a time at…
Do I Have Performance Anxiety?
Sports Psychologist clearly defines the terms and responds to common questions Have you ever felt nervous about doing something in front of other people? Maybe you felt apprehensive or restless before stepping on to the shooting line? Or perhaps you…
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