Hugh Soar looks back over the history of the barrelled arrow Of the five arrow profiles recovered from the Tudor warship Mary Rose, two are of particular note; those that taper from a thicker centre to both head and string…
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Roll out the barrel
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Making and tuning wooden arrows
Jaap Bolt takes us through his process It always astonishes me when I hear phrases from regular archers like: “I don’t put much effort in my wooden arrows because they will never be as good as carbon anyway.” And even:…
Ask the experts
Our expert panel answers your questions, so send them in to john.stanley@futurenet.com Q: Can you explain a bit about what types of back tension release aids are available? And should I use one with a click? Duncan Busby says: Using…
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Uukha XPro2
Andrew Smith goes long with the latest Uukha riser… The Uukha Xpro2 riser, new for 2019, is available in 25″ and 27″ versions. With a 30.5″ draw I was looking to upgrade my ageing Uukha Xprolite, and was all set…
Try not to break it: Sustainability in archery
What happens to all your old archery gear? Bow has a think Sustainability is a long-term issue that affects all of us. Products that are described as ‘sustainable’ are those that provide benefits while protecting the public health and environment…
What’s on your bow: Antalya edition
Wonder what the elite were swinging in Turkey? This is your chance to find out. SERGIO PAGNI (ITALY) Reigning Vegas champion, twice a World Cup final winner Long sponsored by Hoyt, Sergio also has his own company that produces blades…
Arrows in the Middle Ages
Continuing on in a history of arrows, Jan H Sachers takes us from the rise of the knights to the sinking of the Mary Rose With the advent of the knight in the 11th century, the social elite fought with…
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Quality seconds
Nicola Turner has a rummage Archers love a new bit of kit, and manufacturers know how to keep us looking forward to the next release with teasers about the most accurate, comfortable, stylish bows ever. However, unless you’re seriously minted,…
Arrows in the middle ages (part 1)
Jan H Sachers brings history to life Nydam to Hastings Bows and arrows were widely used as weapons of war and hunting in the Middle Ages. Considering the massive numbers in which they must have been produced over a period…
The hard choice: training with the bow
Patrick Huston explains his approach to getting strong with the bow… How would you feel if I told you I could give you a fabulous shortcut to putting more arrows in the middle? What if I told you you could…
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