In the case of the beginner, and effective practice routine is to lean the bow hand against a wall, or a similar fixed. Remove bow from plastic bag and remove the owners guide and other promotional material from the bow. For example, if you have a 50 lbs peak weight compound bow with an 80% letoff, you will find that holding the bow at maximum draw only requires 10 lbs 50 lbs x 100% 80% of force. Cams can make the bow easier to pull or much harder. If so, once return to the regular shooting distance, your bow is stored on a rack behind the waiting line or on.
I have just received my xmass presant from brooke yes i know it a day early its an atunga stalker compond bow. Compound bows are made of cams, which are really group of pulleys that make the processes of drawing and releasing the bowstring more comfortable than a traditional bow. Equipment set up recurve bow it is important that equipment to be used must be set up correctly to allow the archer to obtain maximum accuracy and performance. This design allowed archers to achieve the arrow speeds of a much longer bow with a significantly smaller package. Whether youre a target archer, bowhunter or backyard shooter, check out the best compound bows from lancaster archery supply. Step one to make your own archery thumb ring the most important step will be. Insert the short arm of an allen wrench most commonly a 316 size, usually included with the bow into the bolt and make sure it is properly slotted. In case you are thinking about getting a beginner compound bow set you have come to the right place. Unlike traditional recurve bows, the cam system bow eccentrics of compound bows regulates the acceleration of arrows. Compound bows are identifiable by the systems of strings and pulleys that are used as opposed to a simple string from top to bottom. It can be set to suit your various sporting or outdoor events. They are engineered specifically to be easy to use, reducing.
Quest archery support documents, owners manuals, and. For example a bow with 75% letoff and 60 pound draw weight will be 15. For mounted archers, this was the answer to many problems. All metal takedown bows view download all wood takedown bows view download traditional bow manuals. Pse compound bow owners information fill in the following information for your personal records. The kit includes a fantastic compound bow, a peep sight and a fiber optic sight, a drop away arrow rest, an index finger release aid, wax, and two arrows to get you started. Pse brute nxt readytoshoot compound bow package, right hand. Larry wise is a world field archery and national target archery champion who knows and understands the bow tuning and. Your new bowtech is designed to be the smoothest, quietest, fastest bow of its kind, with patented and patentpending technology that no other bow manufacturer can match. An archer should rotate the bow arm extending the bow forward and lightly inward. A stepbystep guide to get your bow shooting perfectly. This compound bow is manufactured from the finest materials available and handcrafted. A guide to tuning and shooting compound bows nov 15, 2010 edition. How to set up a compound bow for beginners youtube.
Compound bow buyers guide sportsmans outdoor superstore. List of compound bow parts arrow rest arrow rest is located on the. Owners manual members of the ata 817 maxwell avenue evansville, in 47711 8006949494 fax 8124671245. Unless a person already has significant experience with archery, there are several steps the individual needs to master to shoot a compound bow correctly and with any amount of accuracy. Compound bow parts list, and tips for compound bow maintenance. The french hosts had no standard rules to follow, so they tried to accommodate the different countries styles and rules.
Draw length draw weight thank you from the entire pse family for purchasing a pse bow. When you use a traditional bow, you will require a high level of skill to be able to shoot accurately. This video is intended for beginners at archery who would like to learn how to set up a compound bow with all of its accessories. Hello and welcome to my beginners guide to compound bows. When the archer pulls on the string, it rotates the wheels, causing the two. You have just purchased the finest compound bow in the world. Inspect the bow to insure that the cables and string are in their tracks on the cam and attached to. Bear trace hc readytohunt compound bow package, 5570 lb.
A guide to tuning and shooting compound bows dec 7, 2010 edition. The recurve bow marks the second generation of bow technology. Letoff refers to the amount of reduction in draw weight that occurs when the eccentrics of a compound bow roll over. Equipment set up recurve bow university of chicago.
With proper care and use you will enjoy this product for years to come. No portion of this book may be reproduced without the express. It is crucial to know the compound bow parts when you own one. All ibo speeds are calculated according to the exact same standards. There are a handful of factors that go into creating a perfect shot, but for many people having the perfect draw length makes the biggest. This will make you understand better how a compound arrow works and change a part of it if needed. One of the main advantages of a compound bow is that it doesnt have a steeper learning curve for beginners compared to traditional bow. You can see this visually at the 28 mark in the image comparison above between smooth and hard cams. Its important to note that compound bows are designed to be shot only from the fulldraw position whatever that mechanical setting may be.
The origin of the recurve bow design traces back to asia around 2,000 bc. World archery beginners manual 14 when shooting few arrows at a shorter distance than usual for an exercise for instance, you can lay your bow on the floorground 3 m behind the archers. Heres a whole kit that includes one of the best compound bows for beginners. Remove the bow from the press, then test the cam timing. Compound bows have achieved increasing popularity since a twopulley design was introduced in the 1960s.
A look at some of the features of this bow shows that it is a top range. Please read this entire booklet before shooting or adjusting your bow. Keep in mind, unless your bow meets these exact specifications, your actual speed will be less than the featured ibo speed. If a compound bow is set for a 29 draw length, for example, it should always be drawn back to a full 29 and then shot from that position. We wish you much success in the archery field you have chosen to pursue. For a beginner, this can be quite daunting investing that much money into a hobby they may.
But, if youre serious about your bow, target shooting, and hunting, you literally cannot afford to keep yourself in the dark when it comes to knowing the parts that make up a compound bow. What i am going to try and do is shed some light on the parts of a compound bow and some of the functions of those various parts. Tighten or loosen the limb bolts to the desired weight. The control cable is the cable the stops on the cam touch when the bow is fully drawn. Tuning your compound bow by larry wise is a must have book if you are serious about the sport of archery. They are used in field archery, in hunting, and in international target archery. In this book we will cover the basics of the compound bow and explain the bits and pieces that bring this glorious piece of hunting mastery to life. A compound bow looks a lot like a paired block and tackle. Compound bow owners manual 593 north wright brothers drive salt lake city utah usa 841162887 phone 80632990 fax 8015371470. There are many compound bows out there in todays market, however one thing that they all have in common is that a good compound bow made by a reputable manufacturer will have a significant cost attached to it. Unlike traditional bows, a compound bow will allow you to accurately aim and hit a 2inch circle when you are 50 yards away, even without much practice. It has a sturdy construction, and the first model was manufactured in 1966 by holless wilbur allen.
The standard speed for modern compound bows is around 300 fps. Unlike the robin hood bows, a compound bow is of an advanced build. These are the cams which are used to help balance the force. This sublime product is suited for the beginner and professional archer. This process is very straight forward and set out in clear steps that should be followed. Each parker bow is designed, engineered and manufactured by hunters like you. The accurate position of the bow arm, and arm rotation the form of the bow arm is very important when pushing the bow at the time of the setup. In detail we will dissect the the compound bow and go over all the components and accessories needed to get the new compound bow owner a leg up in the world of archery. I assume you have absolutely no idea about this topic so far so we are going to start with the absolute basics which means explaining certain terms, words and accessories concerning those type of models. This article assumes a person has just purchased a new recurve bow and wants to set the bow up. Then, turn the wrench either clockwise to tighten the bolt or counterclockwise to loosen it.
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