CHOOSING BAREBOW ARROWS

Many experienced barebow archers can find it a little overwhelming when shopping for or tuning arrows. When we buy equipment, we want to buy the best available and to find that ‘perfect match’. Selecting arrows for recurve or compound is relatively straightforward and formulaic but for barebow it is much more down to the individual. This is not because barebows want to stand out, it is simply that there are many more variables involved in barebow shooting. Firstly, we do not have a clicker that controls our draw length or use a multitude of aiming combinations for different distances, which can affect the arrow’s trajectory and flight.

What barebow shooting requires is a good understanding of your shooting form and the specifics of your equipment set-up. If you are unsure about either of these, contact an archery coach or equipment specialist for guidance. I hope this article offers an insight into what is required – or serves