Starting In Archery

How anyone becomes involved in the sport of archery is not an exact science. It all depends on many factors including age, natural ability, time available to practice, level of patience and budget all play their role. There are basic, elemental guidance principles that can be followed. However, they are not carved in stone.

For example, take a person between the ages of 10 and 16, who is going to take up the sport of archery. The parent will want to take the child to a club or a shooting range and have them try out different sizes of bows, different arrow weights, different distances of shooting. There the child can be observed by a skilled and experienced archer and get his advice on the right archery equipment. If possible, buy used but in good condition, archery equipment, as a beginner. Expensive investments in archery equipment is not needed at this stage.

First off, the bow. Get a light recurve bow or a longbow. Light bows are ideal for learning basic form, which is the single most important aspect of the archer’s skill set. Also, purchase a bow case. This will house and protect your bow when it’s not in use and can hold arrows and arm-protectors as well. In addition, buy a set of finger tabs, which are rubber finger-tip protectors that make it so that pulling back on the bowstring does not rip your fingers apart.

The arrows are actually the most important piece of equipment. They should be perfectly matched to your bow. Anyone who is beginning in archery needs to be measured so that the right arrows can be used by them. There are different aspects of arrow that you need to keep in mind. These include the nock, the shaft, the fletching (”feathers”), the inserts, and the tips (points). Consult an experienced archer to get the right arrows. Lastly, you will
need a quiver to hold the arrows.

For adults or teenagers who are going to take up the sport of archery, they will want to begin with a recurve bow. After they have garnered a few months’ worth of shooting practice and experience, they will then want to decide if they prefer recurve bows or compound bows. Other than that, everything is essentially the same as for the child learner with regards to what you need to buy and so on and so forth.

As far as practicing, at first you will want to sign up and join a range or a club for archery. This way you will always have regular access to a competent set-up where you can begin to learn the skills of archery. You will also have meet experienced archery club members and staff professionals who can guide your moves and happily advise you every step of the way.

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