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Archer’s Paradox: 6 Essential Facts Explained

Recurve archer at full draw demonstrating the archer's paradox

Quick Answer: The archer’s paradox is the fact that an arrow flies straight to the target even though, at full draw, it points slightly off to the side of the bow. It works because the arrow shaft bends and flexes as the string releases, wrapping around the riser and snapping back onto the intended line […]