I thought ILF risers and limbs were all supposed to fit together the same? My limbs don’t fit exactly in the riser pocket? How does this all work, exactly? Andrew Smith says… International Limb Fitting, more commonly known as ILF,…
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The third set with James Park
James Park examines whether the third set is critical to recurve competition. Is the third set in a match more important than the other sets? Archers lose score for many reasons. For example, they can lose points due to not…
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Getting things straight: shoulder alignments for recurve archers
Naomi Folkard talks shoulder alignment for recurve archers. The shoulder is a remarkably mobile joint. The humerus – the long bone in the upper arm between your elbow and your shoulder – fits into the scapula like a ball and…
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Poundage: how heavy does a recurve bow need to be?
One of the most common questions that people unfamiliar with archery ask is along the lines of: “Don’t you have to be really strong to do it?”. The pretty-much-universal advice is to start shooting at a low bow weight, and…
The ultimate field archery target guide
Uphill, downhill, shallow, steep – Patrick Huston plays all the angles in his quest for field archery perfection
Three ways to judge distances on unmarked field rounds
These three methods are all well-known approaches – and most good field archers will at least one or a combination of these three to set yardage
Archery tech explained: How a hinge release works
The last decade of competitive compound archery has undoubtedly seen a significant trend away from the thumb-trigger release to the hinge or back tension model
Q&A: Should I shoot with both eyes open?
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Practise with purpose
While practice might not make perfect, it should at least make you better. Coach Larry Wise explains how to structure a practice session to achieve just that
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How to get outdoor ready
With the indoor season drawing to a close, Patrick Huston shares his guide to preparing for outdoors, so you can hit the ground running
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