Introduction bow purchasing record xpedition archery. Hell take you through the different options available, explain the effects your choice will have on your. Though most bow models allow either an upper above the arrow rest or lower below the grip mounting, martin archery recommends the upper mounting position on all. Much has been written about archery down the years and there are many schools of thought regarding the right technique, but there is no right technique. Archery is one of the oldest arts of ancient times which is still practiced today. The functionality, versatility and tuneability cannot be matched with any one piece or simple takedown bow. Equipment set up compound bow it is important that equipment to be used must be set up correctly to allow the archer to obtain maximum accuracy and performance.
We are all very proud of this bow and i hope you enjoy using it. What does adding or removing twists from your cables do to. The book was widely read and interest in archery spread throughout the country. The bows of olympic archery are far from the ones of robin hood, katniss everdeen, and clint barton. Each parker bow is designed, engineered and manufactured by hunters like you. I assume you have absolutely no idea about this topic so far so we are going to start with the absolute basics which means explaining certain terms, words and accessories concerning those type of models. Committee, disabled sports usa offers programs in more than 50 summer and winter sports through its nationwide network of more. From its first development until the 1500s, the bow was mans constant companion and has been the most widely used of all weapons in recorded history. The information contained here is mainly orientated towards olympic archery recurve, since that is my primary discipline, but it is my intention to expand this, as and when information becomes available. This will cause damage to your bow and make it unsafe to shoot. The bow allowed the prehistoric human to become the. Please take the time to go online and register your new bow. The california bowhunter ed course bowhunter ed is committed to bowhunter education safety.
I take no credit whatsoever for the content and wisdom contained herein. In fact, olympic archers tend to favor bows that the arrow uses to bring down criminals in. Double xl is the same, just with a tec bar instead of shootthru. The martin threshold compound bow features a single mpro eccentric cam on the lower limb with a round idler wheel on the top limb which completely eliminates the timing problems that can develop with double cam bows and yet, even with a traditional limb design and only one cam, it still manages to achieve an ibo speed of 310 fps. Your parker compound bow is a potentially deadly hunting tool, and should never be handled as a toy. This is a good starting point when tuning your bowtech bow.
Avoid storing your bow in an environment where it is subject to high heat and always make sure the bow is dry when storing. The best method biomechanically efficient shooting technique the usa archery coach development committee cdc wanted to find an easy to remember name for the fundamentals of shooting a bow that had no specific ownership attached to it. Dear customer, bear archery grew out of the life and work of legendary sportsman fred bear. A new york times article published ahead of the 2012 olympic games in london quoted a fita official who opined that the world might see compound bows being shot during the archery competition at the 2016 games. Pictures of the national championship and the olympic fields courtesy of the usa archery, colorado springs, co. With the purchase of your genesis bow, you have entered the exciting world of archery. Compound bow autumn camo ready to shoot with field ready package1 x field ready package 6 x alloy 2.
Beginners guide to compound bows anchor that point. For example a bow with 75% letoff and 60 pound draw weight will be 15. When you set the string on bow, keep the weighttiller. Fred founded bear archery in 1933 which quickly flourished due to his. Oneida eagle bows instruction bow manual from the 90s oneida eagle bows instruction manual bows from the 90s this is not an original these instructions include dealer information as well. A stepbystep guide to get your bow shooting perfectly. Technical manual for the mybo origin compound bow table of contents introduction warnings safety guidelines draw weight adjustment cam adjustment maintenance technical specifications introduction thank you for choosing the mybo origin.
In detail we will dissect the the compound bow and go over all the components and accessories needed to get the new compound bow owner a. For 2010, hoyt added the all new carbon matrix, maxxis 31, maxxis 35, alphaburner, vicxen, contender, contender elite and vantage ltd hoyt unleashed some great looking bows that are quick, yet smooth. Archery manufacturers organization amo string height standard string height is the perpendicular distance from the bow string to the pivot point of the bow handle low point on the handle just below the arrow shelf, see sketch when bow is in strung condition. However, you may be able to find a used bow on a forum like archery talk, but may have to watch the classifieds for a bit of time. Golden eagle hunter turbo 1989 bear archery 1984 super brown bear, brown bear and pronghorn hunter. A history of archery, from the national archery association. Oneida eagle bows instruction bow manual from the 90s. It is important to always be aware of your background as well as your backstop material when shooting, so that any arrow that. We work with the california department of fish and game to produce bowhunter safety education thats accurate, interesting, and easy to understand. This manual builds on the success of the archery australia coaching manual first published in 1991, and edited by gordon pawson.
Martin pack rat takedown compound 1987 martin onza 1980s1990s shown above is a special edition gold plated model. With its striking pink camo finish and full featured performance and accessories, it is no wonder the majestic is one our top. Issue 86 if youve taken the time and expense to choose your shafts youll want to get the most out of your investment by using the right components. It is the first step coach pathway although it is considered the most important step as archery instructors introduce new people to the sport and are the first point of contact many people have with archery. Quest archery support documents, owners manuals, and. Printed manualplease note right handed bow means that you will draw back the bow string with your right hand. You will notice that some of the techniques of bow tuning apply to all. Tuning your compound bow by larry wise is a must have book if you are serious about the sport of archery. The best method biomechanically efficient shooting technique. This article assumes a person has just purchased a new compound bow and wants to set the bow up.
Fita has since changed names to world archery, and compound bows will not be shot in this years olympics. This guide book is intended to help judges and organizers to do their job and athletes to. Equipment check list for a new olympic shooter revised 714 bow these days, im hard pressed to recommend anything other than an ilf rig. Majestic recurve compound bow sa sports outdoor gear. In this book we will cover the basics of the compound bow and explain the bits and pieces that bring this glorious piece of hunting mastery to life.
It is true that olympic standard metal recurve bows are expensive if its money that is the case that you are not buying a recurve bow then i suggest you to buy a training bow rather than a recurve bow as they are very much cheaper than recurve bo. Please mark your interesting model in each column and press inquiry button. The important work done by archery instructors in the development and promotion of archery in australia is worthy of the highest commendation. Read archery books and magazines to learn about the sport and its history. In the meantime can anyone get me a pdf link to a manual cos i cant find one. It is capable of casting an arrow in excess of 500 yards and harvesting the worlds largest big game. The secret to the best bows in olympic archery inverse. Book tuning your compound bow 5th edition by larry wise with a foreword by respected archery expert and technical advisor, norb mullaney. Siege compound bow users guide thank you for purchasing the siege from southland archery. Larry wise is a world field archery and national target archery champion who knows and understands the bow tuning and performance problems archers encounter. Home products products archery bows adult compound bow. Before shooting, inspect arrows to insure there are no defects or damages such as cracks in the shaft or nock.
Yes i now know its not the best bow but its all i have at present, when im sure archery is for me, i will invest on a decent setup. In case you are thinking about getting a beginner compound bow set you have come to the right place. The archery instructor course is the base course in the national coaching program. Letoff refers to the amount of reduction in draw weight that occurs when the eccentrics of a compound bow roll over. The pse madness xs compound bow is the most comfortable, high performance compact compound bows you can find.
Strings and cables apply a light coat of bowstring wax to your bows cables and string on a. Keep in mind, not all bows tune at exact center shot due to the variances in arrow spine, hand position, and your specific bow poundage. Its important to note that compound bows are designed to be shot only from the fulldraw position whatever that mechanical setting may be. If a compound bow is set for a 29 draw length, for example, it should always be drawn back to a full 29 and then shot from that position. Fundamentals of recurve target archery getting started in the best method second edition ruth rowe. Your bow was manufactured and handcrafted from the finest materials available and with regular maintenance and proper use you should enjoy this compound bow for years to come. List the books and articles you read and discuss them with your leader. Olympic games archery did not become an official event until the modern. Archery australia officially recognised compound bows for competition in the mid1970s although it was not until the late 1980s that world archery fita accepted compound bows for international competitions. Archery is the art, sport, practice, or skill of using a bow to shoot arrows. This gives shooters the perfect compound bow to advance through the ranks as they progress. As an approximate measurement, a starting point, of anywhere between equal to 14. There are hints and tips which many thousands of archers have used successfully over the years to help them find a way of repeating the same thing time. The predator solid limb compound bow is the perfect compound bow for growing shooters.
The information covered in this book and the best dvd represents the method of shooting that applies to. Predator solid limb user manual linkedin slideshare. Zshjg complete compound bow arrow package set 1570lbs aluminum adjustable adult compound bow kit archery hunting equipment with complete accessories kit max speed 320fps right hand 5. Keep this manual as a handy guide for future reference. The compound bow first appeared in the mid 1960s and quickly gained acceptance and popularity into the archery world. Tiller cause and effects on compound bows in all the articles ever written on the compound bow, the cause and effects of tiller have never been truly explained. Compound bow maintenance schedule strings and cables. Hello and welcome to my beginners guide to compound bows.
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