Tiller height – what it is and how to adjust it Posted onJuly 14, 2021November 26, 2022 By Tim van Rooijen Leave a comment on Tiller height – what it is and how to adjust it Modern bows are highly adjustable, which allows you to tune your bow to your arrow and overall setup. This gives … Read MoreTiller height – what it is and how to adjust it
Brace height – what it is and how to adjust it Posted onJune 18, 2021November 26, 2022 By Tim van Rooijen 4 Comments on Brace height – what it is and how to adjust it 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
1 vs 2 nocking points – what is better? Posted onJune 4, 2021October 7, 2022 By Tim van Rooijen 2 Comments on 1 vs 2 nocking points – what is better? Almost all archers agree, that you should have nocking points. But there is no clear consensus whether you should have … Read More1 vs 2 nocking points – what is better?
What is the best color for a bowstring? Posted onMay 8, 2021October 6, 2022 By Tim van Rooijen Leave a comment on What is the best color for a bowstring? In the early days of archery, most bowstrings were white. That is because the materials bowstrings were made of were … Read MoreWhat is the best color for a bowstring?
The pros and cons of arrow wraps Posted onMay 5, 2021May 5, 2021 By Tim van Rooijen Leave a comment on The pros and cons of arrow wraps When you just got started with archery, you probably didn’t even think about arrow wraps. You might not even know … Read MoreThe pros and cons of arrow wraps
Are limbsavers/dampeners necessary? Posted onMarch 24, 2021November 26, 2022 By Tim van Rooijen Leave a comment on Are limbsavers/dampeners necessary? 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?
9 bowstring wax substitutes Posted onMarch 13, 2021October 9, 2022 By Tim van Rooijen 6 Comments on 9 bowstring wax substitutes One of the first things you learn as a new archer is that you should wax your bowstring whenever it … Read More9 bowstring wax substitutes
Buying a recurve bow – buyers guide Posted onFebruary 28, 2021December 3, 2022 By Tim van Rooijen 2 Comments on Buying a recurve bow – buyers guide For new archers, it can be very difficult to buy a new recurve bow. There are a lot of different … Read MoreBuying a recurve bow – buyers guide
When should you start using a clicker? Posted onJanuary 10, 2021January 10, 2021 By Tim van Rooijen Leave a comment on When should you start using a clicker? Almost all competitive recurve archers eventually shoot with a clicker. Shooting with a clicker has a lot of benefits. The … Read MoreWhen should you start using a clicker?
Why you shouldn’t leave a bow strung Posted onJanuary 1, 2021April 25, 2021 By Tim van Rooijen Leave a comment on Why you shouldn’t leave a bow strung If you don’t store your bow in a bag or case, you might wonder whether you can leave a bow … Read MoreWhy you shouldn’t leave a bow strung