Bow International

BEGIN AGAIN

A new year is historically the time for making resolutions and planning for the year to come. Nobody has lived through a year like 2020 before, which has tested the mental (and physical) strength of us collectively like no other. For some of you as archers, you may not even be sure exactly where you are and where you are going with the sport. As of this writing, no one is exactly sure what the upcoming season is going to look like in detail.

In order to know where you’re going, you often need to stop and take stock of where you are right now, and even more so if your bow has been sitting in its case for a while.

A round of winter maintenance is an essential part of being an archer. Checking over your kit in depth is the first place to start, as you can take an inventory of anything that needs replaced or refreshed for the coming season.

ARROWS

Make sure to inspect your arrows for torn fletchings or tape, bent points or pins, and any cracked nocks. This is also a good opportunity to make sure you have enough spare components to get you through the outdoor season. It’s easy to forget how many nocks, pins and fletchings you can get through during high-volume training and competition season after you’ve been stuck shooting very short distances for the

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Bow International

Bow International3 min read
Easton Carbon Legacy Arrows
Over the past few months, I have been experimenting with carbon arrows, with the plan to start shooting in the National Field Archery Society’s Traditional Bowhunter class. So when the opportunity arose to try out the Easton Carbon Legacy arrows, it
Bow International6 min read
Arrow Building: Fletching
Now that we have fully prepared shafts – as detailed in my previous three articles – it’s time to turn our attention to what most people believe is the hardest part of arrow building. This is practical fletching, the process of attaching your chosen
Bow International4 min read
2023 European Grand Prix
The international outdoor season officially started on 1 April. Perhaps not the most auspicious date, but the event that kicked it off, from 3-8 April, was exceptionally well organised and produced some elite level performances. Despite some downpour

Related Books & Audiobooks