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Aug
Aug
Finger tab vs glove — which gives better accuracy and protection? Learn the 5 key differences, when to use each, and how to fit them correctly for recurve and traditional archery.
Tag Archives: traditional archery
05
Jul
Jul
Quick Answer: Brace height is the distance from the deepest part of your bow’s grip to the string when the bow is strung but not drawn. A lower brace height gives you a faster arrow but punishes bad form; a higher one is slower, quieter, and more forgiving. You measure it with a bow square […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
29
Jun
Jun
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.
28
Jun
Jun
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
Quick Answer: In the recurve vs compound bow debate, a recurve is the simpler, lighter, cheaper bow that builds better form and rewards practice, while a compound uses cams and let-off to hold most of the draw weight for you, making it easier to aim and far more powerful at distance. Choose a recurve to […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
11
Jun
Jun
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.
07
Jun
Jun
Bow quiver types compared: hip, back, and bow-mounted. Match the quiver to the way you actually shoot — target, traditional, or bowhunting.
06
Jun
Jun
A practical longbow buying guide covering draw weight, AMO length, materials, takedown vs one-piece, budget tiers, and the rookie mistakes that ruin a first traditional bow.
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