Bow String Guide : Quicks Archery (2024)

FAQs

What is the easiest bow to learn archery? ›

Recurve bows are easy to find and easy to use by everyone no matter what age, and they are very forgiving to shoot. Shooting your recurve arrows from a shelf rather than your hand is easier. The handle on a recurve is like a pistol grip.

The traditional bowstring was made from sinew (animal tendon) or animal intestines. Natural fibers were also used, but they are not as strong and can take many hours to make. The modern material of choice is a waxed polyester string: Dacron B-50.

Very Frequent Shooting

How long does a compound bow string last if you're shooting it much more often? If you are caring for your bow and string properly, a lifetime of 2,000 – 2,500 shots is typical.

If you add twist to the cable/cables, it shortens the cables and this will do 2 things – lengthen the draw length AND increase the draw weight.

Is archery an expensive hobby? Archery can be a very expensive hobby, but it doesn't have to be! You can have lots of fun and success in archery as a beginner with low-cost or entry-level equipment. Like most hobbies, the sky is the limit in terms of gear.

You can learn how to do archery on your own, but there are some things that you should be aware of if you want to master the craft or take part in competitions. Repetition is essential in archery, and if you teach yourself lousy form, it will be hard to unlearn those bad habits to help yourself shoot more consistently.

The most common technique for holding the bowstring in archery is the three-finger draw or the Mediterranean draw. In this technique, the bowstring is held between the first two joints of the index and middle fingers while the ring finger rests lightly on the underside of the arrow.

If the strings look ultra fuzzy, frayed, or dry and brittle, then it's probably time to swap them out for a new set. Some bow manufacturers suggest changing out strings every two to three years, but again, it all depends on your shooting routine. Where you shoot also makes a big difference.

Pulling these bows without a release will result in a string derailing if the bow is torqued even slightly. In many cases, this is even more damaging than a dry fire. Never pull a bow unless you are using a release with an arrow loaded and are aiming at a safe target.

Instead, you should be out enjoying shooting arrows and feeling the excitement of hitting the middle whenever you execute a good shot. It's highly recommended that you only shoot once or twice a week (with a maximum of 100 or so shots each session) to give your muscles a little time to recover between sessions.

How many times do you twist a bow string? ›

With that said, strings can work well with a fairly wide range of twists, for example for a 68” string, anywhere from 20-60 twists will produce acceptable results as long as the bow's brace height (string height) is correct.

Cello. Cellos, like violins, are played with a bow that's pressed against the four strings of the body. They are significantly larger and create a lower, base sound, and the shape makes it easy to tune and play.

For Recurve Bows:

#15-25 is a good range for all beginners, in particular those between 60-70kg in weight. If you are over 5 ft 8 and 70kg, you can start with a 25-30 pound bow, but you would need to increase your strength quickly to shoot accurately. No more than 35 # (15 kg) as a beginner, even if you are very large.

That being said, there are still a few bows to take a hard look at, based on their reputation for being ultra-smooth and easy to hold back. These include the Hoyt RX-5, Mathews V3, Elite Enkore or Remedy, Bowtech Solution SS, and PSE EVO EVL, to name just a few.