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Beginners Equipment Handout BEGINNERS EQUIPMENT HANDOUT The latest version of this document can always be found here: http://goo.gl/skXzVt ​ CONTENTS ● If a muscle hurts while shooting have a rest ­ Your muscles will tire while shooting, that’s ​ About This Document natural. However, if you feel a pain in your body while shooting which doesn’t go away and What now? seems to hurt more, stop and rest. If it keeps on hurting go and get it checked out at by a GP. Acknowledgements Most muscle pains do go away fairly rapidly but some don’t. Don’t be afraid to stop shooting Traditional bows until you feel better, even if this means stopping for a few weeks or so. A rest is far better than Recommended Budget an extended lay­off. Bow Accessories For The Bow ● Warm up before shooting ­ Before shooting it’s best to warm up. This helps to get your ​ Bow Stringer muscles working and can prevent muscle injury. You can draw your bow without an arrow (and Bow stand certainly without loosing!) or use a stretch band to warm up. Bow case Accessories For The Archer ● Make sure you drink plenty of fluid ­ Make sure you drink fluids while shooting to stop you ​ Bracer from becoming dehydrated, particularly when outside. Tab or glove Hand protector ● Use sun­cream and cover up when you’re shooting outdoors ­ This might seem a bit Quiver nannying but it’s easy to get burnt while shooting because you are standing for prolonged SLA’s recommended traditional bow set­up periods in one given orientation with respect to the sun. If you’re a right handed shooter your Arrows neck will face south at SLA’s shooting ground so it’s wise to use a hat and apply suncream to The Recurve Bow stop yourself getting burnt. Interestingly sunglasses also help with shooting as your pupil is Recommended Budget larger with sunglasses on and this helps with aiming by increasing the ability of your eye to The Riser focus and the edge of the sunglasses can be used as a reference point when turning your head The Limbs towards the target. Accessories For The Bow String (and nocking points) Pressure Button Rest Sight Bow stand Accessories For The Archer Sling Tab Bracer Quiver Optional (advanced) Accessories Stabilisers SLA’s recommended target recurve bow set­up Arrows Compound bow Recommended Budget Useful Bits and Pieces Maintenance Items Books and media Scoring apps Where Do I Get My Equipment? Online Bricks and Mortar Retailer SLA Hire Scheme EBay, Auction sites and Classified Ads SLA Hire Scheme Looking After Your Kit (and Yourself) About This Document So, you’ve got your shiny new archery kit! Congratulations! You’ll be eager to shoot and you’ve hopefully undertaken all the basic tuning you need to (if not please come and see the Equipment Officer The purpose of this document is to give the beginner archer an introduction to buying and looking after who’ll give you a hand). However, before you start shooting you need to remember that a bow is a their first archery bow and arrows. We will explain the basic types of bow (traditional, recurve and tuned and precise machine, be it wood or metal, and needs to be treated with care so it will perform at compound), give some advice on equipment selection, point you to some places where equipment can its best for years to come. A poorly looked after bow will not shoot well and could even be dangerous. be obtained and give you some advice on looking after your kit so that you’ll have it in tip top condition Also, don’t forget the meaty part of the bow, you! for many seasons of shooting. Here are a list of things you should check regularly to keep your bow in tip top condition. What now? You’ve completed your beginner’s course, well done!! We hope you enjoyed it. Now the fun really ● Wax your string ­ If the string feels dry then wax it. You should wax it regularly, every few ​ begins. It’s time to hone your technique to perfection, shoot some high scores and enjoy every minute! weeks is recommended. This stops the string from wearing prematurely, keeps it weatherproof The problem is you don’t have your own bow and arrows to shoot. Our little guide helps you to get and helps it keep its shape when stored. started down the path of purchasing your own bow and arrows. We’re available to help you whenever you need it, so please don’t be afraid to ask. Remember, the most stupid question is the one which isn’t ● Check for damage to your bow and arrows ­ Check your bow and arrows thoroughly for any asked! damage. Dings and cracks on your riser and limbs should be apparent. Check your arrows for loose fletchings, points, cracks or bends. You can always ask someone at the club for As you will know from your course, there are many different styles of archery and different types of bow assistance if you’re unsure and if in doubt, don’t shoot something which seems to be damaged. to go with these styles. However, there are three main bow styles which you should consider now: traditional, recurve and compound bows. We’ll go through these step­by­step below and tell you what ● Never dry fire your bow ­ This is very important! Never draw your bow back and loose without bits and pieces you need to make your perfect first archery kit. an arrow nocked, this is called “dry firing”. Most modern recurve bows “should” survive a dry fire but they don’t like it. Without an arrow to propel, all the energy accumulated by the bow during IMPORTANT ­ Before you buy any bow please ensure you try it. When selecting draw weight, drawing will be dissipated in the bow, particularly the limbs. This can lead to catastrophic failure don’t be tempted to go for something out of your comfort zone because you will most likely be of the limbs and potential injury to you and your wallet! “over­bowed” and this will lead to poor technique, poor shooting, pain and then frustration! Our beginner bows have draw weights of around 16lb because that is a weight that the majority ● Check all screws are tight and in place ­ Always check that everything is securely screwed of people will be able to manage (big and small) but you should choose a bow that suits your down on your bow before, during and after shooting. There’s nothing more annoying than a part physiology and limitations. If in doubt, come and talk to us! dropping off or a rattle while shooting. Bow sights are common culprits here. ● Don’t drop your bow or limbs ­ Duh! Dropping the bow or limbs can damage them. If you do ​ drop your bow check everything is OK, undamaged and secure before continuing to shoot. Acknowledgements ● Don’t rest your bow on the ground, use a stand ­ Make sure you use a stand to hold your Thanks very much to Aardvark Archery, Merlin Archery and Bowsports for their permission to use ​ bow between ends. Resting it on the ground means it will get dirty, may put undue pressure on product images from their website in this guide. certain parts, e.g. the sight or button, and it runs the risk of getting hit or stood on. ● Be careful when resting your limb tips on the ground ­ people commonly pick up their bows ​ before shooting and while waiting to shoot may rest their bow on the ground on the bottom limb tip. Be careful when you do this as as well as getting your limb tips dirty, resting it on concrete could damage the limbs or gradually wear away the string at the limb tip. If you do this rest the limb on your shoe to prevent damage. ● Always store your bow in a case or bag ­ When you finish shooting make sure you store and ​ transport your bow in a case/bag to keep it in good condition. A case/bag also helps to keep your kit together and stops bits and bobs getting lost. ● Keep your bow clean and dry ­ You should always keep your bow free of dirt or grime. A soft cloth will usually remove most dirt, though for stubborn dirt use a wet cloth. Don’t use any harsh or abrasive cleaners on your bow, unless recommended by the manufacturer. Always dry your bow if you do clean it with a damp cloth. If you are unfortunate enough to get wet while shooting and have to pack up due to rain, make sure you dry your bow and all wet parts off thoroughly when you get back home. This prevents decay and corrosion of your bow and its components. Traditional bows SLA Hire Scheme Traditional archery, seems to have undergone a resurgence in recent years, but has never really been Most people who join the club do buy their own kit pretty much straight away. However, we recognise unpopular as it represents archery in its truest, most basic and visceral form. If you don’t like shooting that the costs can be prohibitive, especially if you’ve got a family who all want to shoot too. As we want with a sight and want to follow a simpler form of archery, traditional shooting is probably for you. Don’t you to join the club and not be put off by equipment costs, we do offer a hire scheme.
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