May 18, 2012

How to Choose Equipment

So Many Choices

As you learn about this sport you will see that the archery world features a spectacular variety of equipment. Bow and arrow styles run the gamut of every size, shape, color, draw weight and purpose you can imagine. When faced with so many exciting choices, how do you begin to narrow down your options?

In this section, we will discuss the most common equipment factors any new archer should consider when selecting a bow.

What kind of bow should I shoot?

What is eye dominance? Why does it matter for my first bow?

Measuring your draw length

What you need to know about the:

Recurve bow

Compound bow

Traditional bow

What should I know about sizing for my bow and arrows?

Draw weight

What other things do I need to start shooting?

What should I know about tuning and maintenance?