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How long does it take to learn and master archery?

April 7, 2021October 2, 2023 Tim van Rooijen2 Comments

A lot of archers are quite overwhelmed when they first practice the sport. You may notice that archery is a … Read MoreHow long does it take to learn and master archery?

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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?

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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When are you ready to increase the draw weight?

January 16, 2021October 2, 2023 Tim van RooijenLeave a comment

I always recommend new archers to start with a low draw weight. This helps you to keep the right form … Read MoreWhen are you ready to increase the draw weight?

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Is archery the right sport/hobby for me?

December 29, 2020October 2, 2023 Tim van RooijenLeave a comment

Archery is a unique sport it isn’t comparable with a lot of popular ball games. Therefore, if you consider archery … Read MoreIs archery the right sport/hobby for me?

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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