Archery

A proper sized youth bow is important to allow a child to successfully shoot it. Bows are sized based on the draw length and draw weight. The draw length is the distance the bow string needs to be...

Compound bows, unlike regular recurve bows, have a specific draw length. The draw length fits the owner of the bow. It is important to draw strings back to their full length to prevent injury to...

From time to time, you may need to replace your bowstring due to breakage or general wear. There are several methods to determine the length you will need depending on the resources available to...

Simple bow strings are essentially braided cordage--the same process is used to make both rope and Flemish strings. The ability to braid a bow string is a valuable tool for the self-reliant...

Making your own long bow is a challenging and rewarding activity. Mass-manufactured bows offer performance materials and tested designs, but crafting your own bow returns to the essentials of...

Every bow requires a different length of string depending on design, brace height and string material. Since bow strings must be replaced periodically, it is important that you know the right...

Composite bows have been around for centuries, impacting history. Because they are made from several materials, most likely wood, bone, and sinew, rather than one piece of wood, they can be small...

A longbow is pretty much what it sounds like, a bow that is long in length. Because of this some people are intimidated by owning and shooting one because they think longer means archery is more...