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    STRINGWALKING FOR BEGINNERS

    May 27, 2021 6 minutes

    Barebow archers use the tip of the arrow as the aiming device and employ the following three methods of aiming: gap shooting; stringwalking; and facewalking. Face and stringwalking are often combined. Finding the right match for you requires an in-depth understanding of your form, equipment and individual anatomy – only then can these methods be of any use on a consistent basis. Stringwalking is used to its full advantage in field archery, where targets are set at a range between 10 and 50 metres (the longest competition distance for this division).

    I would like to share some useful tips, precautions and simple step-by-step instructions to help you begin your stringwalking experiment with confidence. I find it useful to explain and remind beginners how barebow aiming works, and how each method affects your performance and equipment, so that you find the optimal combination for you.

    AIMING METHODS: HOW DO THEY WORK?

    All of the barebow aiming methods are focused on creating the best angle for the arrow’s launch for it to reach a specific distance: the arrow tip is used for

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