Longbows have been around for many centuries and are one of the simplest bows that are available today. With strong roots in England, these bow were used for hunting and also for military campaigns for hundreds of years. A long bow is obviously long as it's name suggests, but just how long? Usually a longbow will be about as tall as the person using them. The do not offer a large recurve like a "recurve bow" and from the side they resemble the letter "D" in the alphabet.
Most often longbows are made from a single piece of yew wood, which is a soft wood that can easily be damaged or marked. What you will find when looking for a longbow is that each one has a distinct feel and although two models may look quite similar, they will shoot differently. Look for a longbow that is lightweight and don't let it's nimble look fool you as these bows are powerful. For men, a longbow with a draw weight of about 30 to 50 pounds, while women will want to look for a 20 to 35 pound draw. Those that choose to use a longbow will have to settle on a style or form of using a longbow properly or results will be poor. Because longbows do require a fairly high degree of skill to shoot accurately, it might be a good idea to take some archery lessons to improve your form and accuracy.
Longbows can be purchased in many different sporting goods stores and hunting stores, but for the best quality longbow made just for you, consider having one custom made. If you're a serious archer, you won't mind paying the extra money to get a longbow bow that is made just for you from quality materials and by a professional.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
How to Buy a Compound Bow
So it you've decided that it's time for a new compound bow. Whether it's your very first compound bow or you have purchased several compound bows in the past, it pays to do your homework. With so many sizes, shapes and options available, it can be quite overwhelming to find the right bow for you and your needs. Spending time researching prior to settling on a certain bow is your best defense against purchasing a bow that won't do what you need it to do. Many people simply don't understand the complexity of a compound bow before they purchase and because of this, end up in a position where they need to purchase another compound bow once they learn exactly how they work.
Compound bows have a number of different parts and components that all work together to make a bow work properly. They use a system of pulleys and cables that make it easier to pull back the string, so that you don't need to be Superman just to use the bow. Their accuracy is enhanced through the use of sight pins and they tend to be more accurate for the amateur than both recurve and long bows. One of the trends among bow manufacturers today is to make a compound bow look good with attractive graphics and design qualities so that buyers will feel that they are getting a great bow. When deciding on a compound bow, make sure not to base your decision on slick marketing and cool graphics or you may very disappointed.
In terms of what to buy there are several different kinds of compound bows including Single Cam, Twin Cam, Binary Cam and Hybrid cam. For a beginner a Single cam may work best and then as your knowledge and skill of bows increases, you can move to more enhanced versions.
Compound bows have a number of different parts and components that all work together to make a bow work properly. They use a system of pulleys and cables that make it easier to pull back the string, so that you don't need to be Superman just to use the bow. Their accuracy is enhanced through the use of sight pins and they tend to be more accurate for the amateur than both recurve and long bows. One of the trends among bow manufacturers today is to make a compound bow look good with attractive graphics and design qualities so that buyers will feel that they are getting a great bow. When deciding on a compound bow, make sure not to base your decision on slick marketing and cool graphics or you may very disappointed.
In terms of what to buy there are several different kinds of compound bows including Single Cam, Twin Cam, Binary Cam and Hybrid cam. For a beginner a Single cam may work best and then as your knowledge and skill of bows increases, you can move to more enhanced versions.
How to Choose a Recurve Bow
The recurve bow is a weapon and hunting tool that has been around for many years. Though it has a classic design and does not rely heavily on advanced technology, many hunters and archers prefer a recurve bow. They require a certain level of skill in order to master a shot and true archers enjoy the challenge that a recurve bow offers. For hunting purposes they are nice and light and give the archer the chance to really connect with the shot like a compound bow can't.
When choosing a recurve bow, whether for the first time or as a replacement, it's important to take the time to find the bow that works best for you. Determining the draw length is a great place to start as this will be different for everyone, based on the length of your arm span. Generally speaking, your arm span will be about equal to your height, so this will give you a good number to work with, but for the most accuracy, measure your arm span.
Once you have measured and know the draw length, you will want to focus on draw weight. This simply refers to the amount of force that it will take for you to pull the bowstring back fully. Depending on if you want a bow for hunting or for target shooting, this will change the amount of draw weight that you would require. For target shooting, 25 to 50 pounds will be sufficient, but for hunting large game, you will need to go higher.
Next time you are in the market for a new recurve bow, make sure to be prepared, knowing how much draw weight and draw length that you required. Armed with that information will help you to compare models and make an informed decision based on the facts.
When choosing a recurve bow, whether for the first time or as a replacement, it's important to take the time to find the bow that works best for you. Determining the draw length is a great place to start as this will be different for everyone, based on the length of your arm span. Generally speaking, your arm span will be about equal to your height, so this will give you a good number to work with, but for the most accuracy, measure your arm span.
Once you have measured and know the draw length, you will want to focus on draw weight. This simply refers to the amount of force that it will take for you to pull the bowstring back fully. Depending on if you want a bow for hunting or for target shooting, this will change the amount of draw weight that you would require. For target shooting, 25 to 50 pounds will be sufficient, but for hunting large game, you will need to go higher.
Next time you are in the market for a new recurve bow, make sure to be prepared, knowing how much draw weight and draw length that you required. Armed with that information will help you to compare models and make an informed decision based on the facts.
Finding the Right Crossbow
Hunting with a crossbow has become popular today for many reasons. Hunters who have previously hunted with a rifle like the added challenge that a crossbow offers, while bow hunters enjoy the ease and accuracy achieve with using crossbow bows. One of the most popular reasons why so many are switching to crossbows has to do with the fact that bow hunters have a much longer hunting seasoned when compared to hunting with a rifle.
When looking for a new crossbow bow there are a number of factors to keep in mind that will ensure that you get the right crossbow for your specific needs. First and foremost, trying a few different models from different manufacturers is a great way to get a feel for what each one offers. Some are heavier, some are lighter and some just don't feel right when you shoot them. This is a very individual decision and can't be made without first trying. Keep in mind that you will want a lightweight crossbow bow if you plan to do any hunting since you will be carrying it around with your for hours.
For the fastest shot possible, a crossbow with a cam will serve you best, but they will be harder to pull so keep that in mind. It's not just crossbow bow's with cams that will work to take down big game though as traditional recurve crossbows will do the job just fine as well. If you're concerned about being able to draw the crossbow, look for one with a built in cocking device that will help you cock the crossbow quickly.
With so many options, don't rush out and buy the first crossbow that you find. Invest time into researching and testing various crossbows so that you will be completely happy with your purchase.
When looking for a new crossbow bow there are a number of factors to keep in mind that will ensure that you get the right crossbow for your specific needs. First and foremost, trying a few different models from different manufacturers is a great way to get a feel for what each one offers. Some are heavier, some are lighter and some just don't feel right when you shoot them. This is a very individual decision and can't be made without first trying. Keep in mind that you will want a lightweight crossbow bow if you plan to do any hunting since you will be carrying it around with your for hours.
For the fastest shot possible, a crossbow with a cam will serve you best, but they will be harder to pull so keep that in mind. It's not just crossbow bow's with cams that will work to take down big game though as traditional recurve crossbows will do the job just fine as well. If you're concerned about being able to draw the crossbow, look for one with a built in cocking device that will help you cock the crossbow quickly.
With so many options, don't rush out and buy the first crossbow that you find. Invest time into researching and testing various crossbows so that you will be completely happy with your purchase.
What You Should Know About Compound Bows
Before about the 1950s, there were only two choices for people who loved archery - recurve bows and longbows. Which one you used depended on what you were going to use the bow to do. Target practicers used either type of bow, according to their personal preferences, while hunters generally chose recurve bows for their extra power - better for felling deer and other large animals. However, the popularity of the compound bow changed things.
Compound bows don't look a lot like most other bows. They're strung using not one string with loops at the end, but with a continuous loop. A pair of pulleys multiply the force available to propel the arrow. One or more of these pulleys is also a cam that allows archers to relieve most of the tension in their arms once the bow is drawn. That means that there's no straining to hold the arrow in position. A truer shot is thus possible with a compound bow than with a recurve or a longbow.
Compound bows also give the archer the ability to adjust the strength of their bows. Instead of choosing a different bow for every draw strength, which we must do if we want to use a recurve or a longbow, we can adjust a compound bow to certain tolerances. Just changing the cams and pulleys a little means that a different strength is created. More than one person can use the bow. Just set it differently according to strength and size. That's something that we can't do with any other kind of bow.
Of course, compound bows have their own problems. It's hard to string and unstring one of these bows, which can be a little surprising for people who are used to other types. Generally, you unstring your longbow or recurve bow to take the tension off and preserve the limbs. Compound bows, on the other hand, can be strung or unstrung only with the use of special clamps that hold them in position. If you try to do this without the right tools, you could really hurt yourself!
Right now, compound bows are probably the most advanced bows out there. They offer a lot more potential power than either longbows or recurves, and they're adjustable. This is a real improvement over single strength bows. Plus, the ability of these bows to release tension on the arms of the archer makes it much easier to get a steady aim and hit the target. These bows are very popular with hunters, since they're shorter than even recurve bows, and keep the bow from being tangled in growth. That reduces inconvenience and noise. Plus, the additional power makes efficient hunting easier. If you haven't tried a compound bow, be sure to check one out and see how it works differently than the ones you're used to.
Compound bows don't look a lot like most other bows. They're strung using not one string with loops at the end, but with a continuous loop. A pair of pulleys multiply the force available to propel the arrow. One or more of these pulleys is also a cam that allows archers to relieve most of the tension in their arms once the bow is drawn. That means that there's no straining to hold the arrow in position. A truer shot is thus possible with a compound bow than with a recurve or a longbow.
Compound bows also give the archer the ability to adjust the strength of their bows. Instead of choosing a different bow for every draw strength, which we must do if we want to use a recurve or a longbow, we can adjust a compound bow to certain tolerances. Just changing the cams and pulleys a little means that a different strength is created. More than one person can use the bow. Just set it differently according to strength and size. That's something that we can't do with any other kind of bow.
Of course, compound bows have their own problems. It's hard to string and unstring one of these bows, which can be a little surprising for people who are used to other types. Generally, you unstring your longbow or recurve bow to take the tension off and preserve the limbs. Compound bows, on the other hand, can be strung or unstrung only with the use of special clamps that hold them in position. If you try to do this without the right tools, you could really hurt yourself!
Right now, compound bows are probably the most advanced bows out there. They offer a lot more potential power than either longbows or recurves, and they're adjustable. This is a real improvement over single strength bows. Plus, the ability of these bows to release tension on the arms of the archer makes it much easier to get a steady aim and hit the target. These bows are very popular with hunters, since they're shorter than even recurve bows, and keep the bow from being tangled in growth. That reduces inconvenience and noise. Plus, the additional power makes efficient hunting easier. If you haven't tried a compound bow, be sure to check one out and see how it works differently than the ones you're used to.
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