Arrow

square

A bow ____________ attaches to the bow string and extends to rest on the arrow rest. It allows proper placement of the string nock. It can also be used to measure Brace Height.

string slap

Arm guards are sometimes worn to protect the forearm from the ________ ___________ or when the string hit the bow arm at release. Generally with good form and proper draw length string slap can be avoided. Arm guards can also be used to keep bulky clothing tight to the arm to avoid the string making contact.

weight

Arrow ___________ will affect how fast the arrow leaves the bow. Too light and accuracy will be sacrificed, too heavy and speed and range are sacrificed. _____________ can be determined by the material the arrow is made from and accessories like nocks, points, and vanes can affect the overall ___________ as well.

1-3

Arrow length depends on the archers Draw length. The arrow should extend past the grip and arrow shelf. How far it extends depends on the type of bow but generally a minimum of ______ inches is acceptable. The arrow point should extend far enough to make sure the fingers are not the the way to avoid injury.

2.5

Compound bows are manufactured for very specific draw lengths. They can be adjusted in 1/2" increments. There a few methods to estimate draw length. One of the most common methods is too measure wing span from fingertip to fingertip and divide by ______. That should get you to within 1/2" of your actual draw length. Then to really zero in draw length you can draw your bow with proper form and make adjustments from there.

Index Vane

Fletchings are comprised of 3 vanes, one of which is a different color, known as the _____ _______.

broadheads

Hunting tips are called __________________. _____________________ contain fixed blades or blades that expand upon contact. Expandable ___________________ were designed to help with accuracy as fixed blades can affect the arrows flight by their wind resistance.

Fiberglass

Is relatively straight and cheap material. Need to watch for ___________ damage like slivers and splitting.

Carbon

Similar to aluminum carbon arrows come in a wide variety of spine, colors, and price ranges although overall a little more expensive than aluminum. _______________ arrows are known for straightness and relative durability. Like fiberglass, ____________ can splinter and sliver and should be regularly inspected to avoid injury.

nocking

The Index Vane assists the archer in properly lining up the arrow when _____________ on the bow string. Fletching can be made from plastic or more traditionally from feathers. They can be set at a slight angle to get the arrow spinning in flight to provide increased stability. The size and shape can be adjusted depending on the desired characteristics.

draw length

The actual definition of ___________ _____________ is the distance from the string at full draw to the pressure point on the handle plus 1.75" (so basically to the front of the riser). Traditional and Recurve bows are not sold by draw length since they virtually have unlimited draw.

Finger Tab

There are 2 basic types of releases for traditional archery, ____________ and Archery Glove.

Spine

There are several variables in arrow design. Length, Weight, and Flexibility (commonly called _______). These should be matched to the bow you are shooting and the type of archery you will be doing. For example, Target Archers prefer slender, lightweight arrows and Hunters prefer thicker, stronger arrows.

Bow String

This is utilized to assist in bracing and unbracing (putting the string on and taking the string off the bow). It is important to use the bow string properly to avoid damage to equipment and possibly injuring yourself.

Nock pliers

________ ______ are a crimping tool to attach string nocks to strings.

String Nocks

___________ allow for consistent arrow placement on the bow string. Usually made of brass and a plastic liner.

Spine

___________ is determined by the material the arrow is made of, the thickness of the arrow wall, arrow diameter, arrow length, and weights of various accessories. Arrow spine should be specially matched to each bow for safety and to avoid the archers paradox. Modern compound bows store tremendous amount of energy and have been known to snap weaker arrows upon release which could cause serious injury.

Arrow Points

____________ ________________are what make the arrow stick in the intended target. Target shooting is done with field tips. These tips can be long, short, sharp, or rounded.

String Servings

_____________ _____________ are a small thread wrapped around bow string to protect the string from wear and tear. Usually found at high abrasion points such as nocking points, bow tips, and around cams on compound bows.

Quivers

_____________ are simply a device to carry or store several arrows. They can be made to wear when the archer needs to be mobile or stationary sitting on the ground.

Aluminium

_______________: these arrows come in a wide variety of spine, colors, and price ranges. Tend to be a quite durable.

Arrow shafts

____________________ are generally made from Wood, Fiberglass, Aluminum, and Carbon.

Wood

when made out of _____________, it is usually made from Cedar. It is inexpensive, knot free, and fairly straight. Prone to breaking and can warp.