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Brace height – what it is and how to adjust it

June 18, 2021October 2, 2023 Tim van Rooijen4 Comments

Brace height is one of the most important metrics of recurve archery. That’s why you often see archers check whether … Read MoreBrace height – what it is and how to adjust it

Tube vs tubeless peep sight – what is better?

May 21, 2021October 6, 2023 Tim van RooijenLeave a comment

If you need to buy a peep sight, you must decide whether you want a peep sight with or without … Read MoreTube vs tubeless peep sight – what is better?

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Peep sight tube broke or slips off – how to fix and prevent it

May 13, 2021October 6, 2023 Tim van RooijenLeave a comment

Peep sight tubing makes aligning a peep sight a whole lot easier. You just attach the tubing to your peep … Read MorePeep sight tube broke or slips off – how to fix and prevent it

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Shooting with one vs two eyes open

April 24, 2021October 2, 2023 Tim van RooijenLeave a comment

A common question for new archers is whether you must close one eye while shooting a bow. If you look … Read MoreShooting with one vs two eyes open

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Is archery a good sport for children/teens?

April 3, 2021October 2, 2023 Tim van RooijenLeave a comment

Introducing your kids to the art of archery can be fruitful for them and you. It is an easy sport … Read MoreIs archery a good sport for children/teens?

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Are limbsavers/dampeners necessary?

March 24, 2021October 2, 2023 Tim van RooijenLeave a comment

On recurve bows, you often see disk-shaped devices which are referred to as limbsavers or limb dampeners. If you currently … Read MoreAre limbsavers/dampeners necessary?

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9 tips to avoid losing arrows

February 19, 2021October 2, 2023 Tim van RooijenLeave a comment

One of the major advantages of archery over other shooting sports is that you can reuse the ammo. But to … Read More9 tips to avoid losing arrows

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How to adjust the draw length of a compound bow

January 3, 2021October 2, 2023 Tim van RooijenLeave a comment

On recurve bows, you can draw the bow as far as you want. But on compound bows, you must configure … Read MoreHow to adjust the draw length of a compound bow

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How to shoot a bow

December 20, 2020October 2, 2023 Tim van RooijenLeave a comment

Shooting a bow isn’t difficult but shooting it accurately and consistently is a real challenge. The most challenging part of … Read MoreHow to shoot a bow

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Mastering the follow-through

December 11, 2020October 2, 2023 Tim van RooijenLeave a comment

The follow-through is the last step in the shooting procedure. You often hear archers and coaches say that a good … Read MoreMastering the follow-through

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