Archery ArticlesTips and information related to archery and shooting.Different Types of Archery Competition- April 25, 2006 The sport, of archery is considered one of the oldest traditions. The earliest people known to have used the bow and arrow were the ancient Egyptians, who adopted the weapon at least 5000 years ago. The Egyptians used bows and arrows for hunting and warfare. Ancient Egyptian arrows, have been recovered in large numbers. Different Types of Archery Competitionhttp://www.archery-target.com/competing-archers.htm Archery Arrows- April 18, 2006 Archery arrows are the single most important thing, besides the bow itself. Without a good arrow, your aim will always be off, and you will constantly have to compensate to aim properly. There are several different archery arrows, and all of them have different purposes. The stiffness of the spine (the stiffness of the shaft of the arrow) will effect how much the arrow wobbles after being shot from the bow. Archery Arrowshttp://www.archery-target.com/archery-arrows.htm History of Bow Hunting- April 11, 2006 The bow was man's chief weapon down through the ages until the invention of firearms. With the bow, man hunted for food and protected himself from his enemies. The great military nations of the past gained their ascendency through the ability of their archers. Over eight hundred years ago the Mongol horde was turned back into Asia by the long bow. With the advent of firearms, the use of the bow in English warfare rapidly declined, although archery was enjoyed widely as a sport during the middle.http://www.archery-target.com/history-of-bow-hunting.htm Archery Competition- April 10, 2006 Archery has long been used in warfare and hunting. A great amount of skill and practice is required to become a skilled archer. For this reason, archery is now considered a sport and an archery competition is held in many parts of the world. Taking part in an archery competition allows sportsmen to show off their skill and athletic prowess in an ancient ritual. It is generally believed that the bow an arrow was invented to be used in game hunting. Archery Competitionhttp://www.archery-target.com/archery-competition.htm Archery Glossary- April 5, 2006 Popular terms used in the sport of archery. GLOSSARY OF ARCHERY TERMS Armguard: A leather pad worn on the inside of the forearm of the bow hand to protect the arm from the slap of the bow string. Full Archery Glossaryhttp://www.archery-target.com/archery-glossary.htm |