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 […]
Quick Answer: The week of June 22–28, 2026 belonged to the Pan American Archery Championships in Tlaxcala, Mexico, where the United States swept three of four team golds and locked up the first wave of Lima 2027 Pan American Games quota places. Argentina’s Denis Castellanos and 18-year-old American Ava Jones took the barebow titles, India […]
Learn instinctive archery the right way: how to aim a bow without sights, the 7-step shot sequence, the best bows, and drills that build accuracy fast.
Quick Answer: In a recurve vs longbow comparison, the recurve wins on raw speed, accuracy, and portability because its curved limb tips store more energy and break down into a packable takedown. The longbow wins on simplicity, quiet shooting, and a forgiving grip that hides minor form errors. Choose a recurve for versatility and hunting […]
Quick Answer: To aim a recurve bow, build a repeatable shot first — a stable stance, relaxed grip, and an anchor point you hit the same way every time. Then pick an aiming method: use a bow sight for precision, the arrow tip for gap shooting, the string for string walking, or pure focus for […]
Recurve bow tuning made simple. Dial in brace height, tiller, nocking point, center shot, and bare shaft response for tight, repeatable groups.
Barebow archery strips away sights and stabilizers — leaving you, the string, and the target. Master string walking, anchor points, and gap aiming for tight groups at every distance.
Archery Weekly Jun 1-7, 2026: Casey Kaufhold takes field gold on debut, Brady Ellison repeats, Paige Pearce wins compound, and Antalya World Cup opens at a new venue.
Both shoot a curved bow without cams, but traditional and Olympic recurve archery diverge sharply on equipment, technique, cost, and competition. Here’s how to pick.
Six archery aiming methods compared head-to-head: instinctive, gap shooting, string walking, face walking, point-of-aim, and sights. Find which one fits your bow, your eyes, and the distance you actually shoot.