THE ARCHER’S POST
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Best Bow Sight Aiming Methods Using Pins
If you’re using pins, there are a couple bow sight aiming methods you should be aware of. These methods will improve your skills as an archer and set you up for success. If sights are new to you, they are simply aiming tools that assist you in hitting your target with...
How Your Personality Affects Archery Success
What’s your archery personality type? When you're trying to improve your archery skills but find yourself wondering how to make this happen, it may be time to consider alternative methods. You just might be surprised to learn how much your personality can directly...
How To Buy Your First Bow
So, you’ve decided that you like archery and want to buy your first bow. That’s great! Buying your first bow often creates a mix of excitement, nervousness, and overwhelm in archers who are just getting started. You want to be sure you make the right choice and this...
Getting Started With Recurve Archery
Interested to learn more about recurve archery? When you’re just getting started, it’s important to understand the different bow types. There are three main types of bows available – compound bows, longbows, and recurve bows. Recurve bows are a great option when first...
What Is FOC And How To Calculate It
If you’re new to archery, you may have heard the term F.O.C. and you may be wondering, what is F.O.C.? F.O.C. stands for “Front of Center”, an important aspect of proper arrow flight. The longer an arrow is in flight, the more important FOC proportions become. It...
What Is Archery And How Do I Get Started?
If you’re currently looking for a new hobby and interested in learning more about archery, you may be wondering what is archery exactly? Even though it may seem like all you need to do is grab a bow and some arrows and start shooting, there’s a lot more to it than you...
An Intro To Archery Mental Training
If you’re looking to take your archery skills to the next level, you must learn how to build a strong mental game. Archery mental training is what supports your ability to build positive self-talk into success. Once you understand how to maintain the right mindset...
How To Get Better At Archery
Learning how to get better at archery is a goal for many archers. Whether you're still learning or have plenty of experience, you must learn how to shoot well as this defines your level of shooting. When you're trying to improve your game, know there are things you...
Draw Length vs Arrow Length Explained
When first starting out, many archers confuse the difference between draw length and arrow length. A common assumption of draw length vs arrow length is that draw length should be the same as arrow length. This is simply not true. Let’s go ahead and clear up the...
The Beginners Guide To Archery Range Etiquette
If you’re new to archery, it’s a good idea to be aware of archery range etiquette before heading out to your local archery range. Every archery range is different, with most offering multiple target options at various shooting distances. When it comes to range...
The Complete Guide To Arrow Speed
Arrow speed plays an important role in archery. When you are first getting started, it may not be quite as crucial, but as you progress it becomes increasingly important. Once you start competing or bow hunting, faster arrow speed becomes a critical advantage. You can...
How To Compete In An Archery Tournament
Competing in your first archery tournament is an exciting time as an archer. Since it can be difficult to know where to start when competing in your first tournament, preparation is key. When you know what to expect before attending your first archery tournament,...