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Our extensive range of archery equipment has been chosen to ensure that all our customers needs are catered for. We have junior packages suitable for use from age six and upwards right through to adult recurve and compound bow packages for the intermediate archer. We also stock a range of archery accessories including target bosses, target stands, fibreglass and aluminium arrows, quivers, finger tabs and arm guards. If you're not sure which is the best archery package for you, give us a call on 0870 243 2074 and we'll happily talk you through our range of archery equipment.
There are two main types of bow, the recurve and the compound. The following guides explain the differences between the two and should help you to make an informed choice about which type is best for you or your family.
Recurve Bows
The original longbows were constructed simply from a straight length of suitably shaped wood which was then bent into a curve and held by the bowstring. When the arrow is drawn back, the bend on the bow is increased to provide a source of power that drives the arrow forwards upon release. The recurve bow is an enhancement to this design whereby the limbs of the bow are curved forwards. This enables a greater amount of potential energy to be held by the limbs once the bow is strung. Recurve bows are the most common type of bow in the beginner to intermediate market.
Compound Bows
A compound bow generally has much smaller and stiffer limbs than a recurve bow. To harness the power of the stiffer limbs a pulley system is used. The string of a compound bow is arranged around a pair of pulley wheels at the top and bottom of the limbs. This enables a great deal of power to be generated from a smaller and more compact bow. An added advantage with a compound bow is that the pulley wheels can be offset to act as 'cams' such that when the bow is fully drawn, the pressure required to hold the string is much less. This allows the archer to take his or her time with their aim.
If you have any further questions on our archery equipment or are unsure which type of bow will be best for you please give us a call on 0870 243 2074.
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