Author Archives: Tahric Finn

How to Tune a Compound Bow | Step-by-Step Tuning Guide

Archer adjusting compound bow for tuning — hands-on compound bow setup and preparation

Learn how to tune a compound bow with this step-by-step guide covering centershot alignment, paper tuning, walk-back tuning, and broadhead tuning for perfect arrow flight.

Beginner Archery Set: Gear You Actually Need

Essential archery gear and equipment for beginners

Walking into an archery shop for the first time can be overwhelming. Walls of equipment, accessories with unfamiliar names, and enthusiastic salespeople suggesting everything from stabilizers to custom strings. But here’s the truth: beginners need far less gear than most people think. This guide separates the essentials from the nice-to-haves, helping you build a functional […]

How to Maintain Your Recurve Bow: Essential Care Tips

Recurve bow maintenance and care equipment

A well-maintained recurve bow performs consistently and reliably for decades. Neglected equipment degrades quickly, performs poorly, and can fail at critical moments. These essential maintenance practices protect your investment and keep you shooting safely season after season. Bowstring Care and Maintenance Regular String Waxing Bowstring wax provides crucial protection against fraying, moisture damage, and premature […]

Barebow Archery Records Broken in Rome 2026

World records fall in Rome, Moldova wins historic European gold, 9,241 students gear up for Kentucky NASP, and more archery news from the week of March 3-9, 2026.

Arrow Spine Chart Explained | How to Pick the Right Arrows for Your Bow

Understanding arrow spine is the single biggest factor in arrow accuracy. Learn how to read a spine chart, match arrows to your draw weight and length, and choose between carbon, aluminum, and hybrid shafts for target shooting or hunting.

Archery Form: 7 Fundamentals for Accuracy

Archer demonstrating proper shooting form with compound bow outdoors

Master the 7 core elements of proper archery form — stance, grip, draw, anchor, aim, release, and follow-through — with practical drills to tighten your groups and boost accuracy.

Compound Archery Olympics: LA28 Debut Guide

Archer aiming compound bow outdoors representing LA28 Olympic archery qualification

Compound archery earns its first-ever Olympic spot at LA28 with a mixed team event. Plus: Italy dominates European Indoor Championships, a W1 world record falls in Spain, and the inspiring story of the world’s first quadruple amputee archer.

Compound Bow Tuning: 9-Step Checklist

Spring compound bow tuning setup outdoors with archer preparing equipment for the season

Follow this 9-step spring compound bow tuning checklist to get your setup shooting accurately. Covers string inspection, cam timing, paper tuning, broadhead testing, and more.

Bow Tuning Guide: 7 Steps to Arrow Flight

Archer setting up compound bow for spring tuning outdoors

A complete 7-step spring bow tuning checklist covering inspection, measurements, paper tuning, and broadhead alignment to achieve perfect arrow flight for the new archery season.

Bow Draw Weight: Beginner Selection Guide

Archer testing draw weight on recurve bow

Selecting the right draw weight for beginners is one of the most important decisions new archers make. Starting with appropriate poundage prevents injury, builds proper form, and creates a foundation for long-term improvement. Many beginners choose bows that are far too heavy, leading to frustration, bad habits, and sometimes lasting shoulder problems. Why Beginner Draw […]