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9 bowstring wax substitutes

March 13, 2021October 2, 2023 Tim van Rooijen7 Comments

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

February 28, 2021January 15, 2024 Tim van Rooijen2 Comments

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

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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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When should you start using a clicker?

January 10, 2021October 2, 2023 Tim van RooijenLeave a comment

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?

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Why you shouldn’t leave a bow strung

January 1, 2021October 2, 2023 Tim van RooijenLeave a comment

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

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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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How to aim a bow

December 19, 2020October 2, 2023 Tim van RooijenLeave a comment

People that aren’t into archery often think archery is all about aiming. But if you have shot a bow, you … Read MoreHow to aim 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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How to draw a bow

December 6, 2020October 2, 2023 Tim van RooijenLeave a comment

If you are using the right technique and form, drawing a bow should be quite easy. You just use your … Read MoreHow to draw a bow

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