Building the bow was almost as exciting as shooting it. While it is ok to store modern recurve and longbows with the string attached, it is safest to unstring the bow when. You will find helpful information to assist in fine. Tuning for tens by rick stonebraker eagles barebow. Equipment set up recurve bow it is important that equipment to be used must be set up correctly to allow the archer to obtain maximum accuracy and performance.
In this section on recurve bow tuning it will be necessary. Without arrows tuned to your equipment, you can not achieve precise and consistent results no matter how good your form is. Modern recurve tuning, 2nd edition by richard cockrell book. For a general book try the archer reference web site and download the pdf file 68 pages.
The unqualified phrase recurve bow or just a recurve in modern archery circles usually refers to a typical modern recurve bow, as used by archers in the olympics and many other competitive events. First install the arrow rest, nocking point, sight, plunger button if using, and stabilizers. This book guides you through the process of tuning your recurve bow from an unconfigured state to a finely tuned shooting tool. Most modern recurve bows come with the ability to adjust the bow weighttiller and to adjust. Equipped with bushings for sight, plunger, and stabilizer. Most modern recurve bow limbs are what are called zero tiller limbs.
Arrow tuning 101, olympic recurve edition understanding. Recurve bow equipment tuning module fita coachs manual. The lightness and strength of the riser, the accuracy of the limbs, the hitech materials used to make the strings all make for a leanmean shooting machine. Coaching tips 2 recurve bow tuning introduction setting up and tuning your equipment is a vital part of archery although the outcomes related to tuning your equipment are directly related to your shooting technique and your skill level. Repeat the same process with the remaining strings. Several years ago i built my own wood and fiberglass recurve bow from a kit. The idea behind paper tuning is to shoot arrows through.
Recurve tuning guide equipment set up online archery. Before you get started, make sure that all the items youll be using on your recurve bow are installed things like stabilizers, bow sight, string, quiver, and so on. Arrow shaft tuning for the advanced olympic bow competitor. Brace height, bare shaft test, paper tuning, clearance, arrow centering and beyond. Do not place any part of your body between the string and the bow at any time. See more ideas about traditional recurve bow, recurve bows and bows. Make sure you have at least 3 fletched and 3 bareshaft arrows for this test. Weight can be addedremoved for microtuning for the advanced archer. While it is ok to store modern recurve and longbows with the string attached, it is safest to unstring the bow when its not in use, so others cannot misuse the bow. The bows release a lot of energy very quickly, and can cause serious injury if they are used improperly.
Essential guide to recurve bow tuning legend archery. We must trust when buying a modern recurve bow that it has been designed to efficiently shoot modern, low mass carbon arrows. Tuning a recurve bow by ed eliason this module consists of tuning tips for a recurve bow using fingers for release. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The first part of this booklet discusses the basics of physics and how that relates to arrows and their flight. Coaching tips 2 recurve bow tuning my archery blog.
Reference guide for recurve archers open computing facility. On most hoyt bows the maximum number of turns that you can turn out your limb bolts is eight 8. This article assumes a person has just purchased a new recurve bow and wants to set the bow up. You want your bow to be as complete as possible because whenever you introduce a new component you will likely need to make some tuning adjustments. Various archers learned that placing the arrow offcenter by half the diameter of the arrow figure 3 is a better start to barebow tuning. So from what i can gather, the main purpose of a recurve blade is to have a more extreme curvature out towards the end. An introduction to techniques for improved performance by ray axford unique text discussing archery from the basics, all the way through shot execution with an emphasis on the anatomical considerations, including a discussion of suggested technique variations for specific body types. The only way to know how much weight is being lost is by measuring it on a bow scale. Here are 12 simple steps to bulletproof bow tuning that any archer can do themselves with a few simple tools. Module recurve bow equipment tuning fita coaching manual intermediate level introduction, to tuning competitive recurve bows there is no doubt that the bow you choose is an important consideration, but even more important than the bow are the arrows you choose. Read modern recurve tuning, 2nd edition by richard cockrell for free with a 30 day free trial. Recurve bow tuning blank shaft method the recommended method.
The best brace height for your recurve or compound bow is. Recurve bow equipment tuning fita coaching manual intermediate level introduction, to tuning competitive recurve bows there is no doubt that the bow you choose is an important consideration, but even more important than the bow are the arrows you choose. You will notice that some of the techniques of bow tuning apply to all. Its more of a manual than a casual read, loaded to good, solid information, advice, suggestions and fixing tuning problems. For consistency you should be using a bow sight and clicker, this also applies to barebow archers. May 31, 2019 fully handmade china traditional recurve bows, longbow, horsebow. The chart below gives you the same guidance to make sure that you really are tuning for the 5th string. Most olympic recurve bows have adjustable tiller bolts with which you can adjust the angle between the butt end of the limb and the riser limb pocket. The strings and cables will stretch as you start shooting, and any tuning that you do will be out the window 10 to 15 arrows later.
The 5 star rating is because this book is a high value must have aid for any serious recurve shooter and for anyone needing to understand the recurve tuning process. Tuning should be a quick and relatively easy process if you follow a few simply steps. Most modern bows have the feature where you can vary the bows draw weight which in. Executed to the end, it is a great system for the perfectionist or. For experienced archers, i can not stress enough the importance of tuning your arrows. I presently shoot recurve, but would also like to be able to tune compound. Compound bow recurve bow long bow safety you will be testing three very powerful, full sized bows. Some archers have even gone further away from center shot do not be afraid to experiment. Leading the industry with more than 25 years of unsurpassed expertise, our staff of experts. Before you get started, make sure that all the items youll be using on your recurve bow are instaled things like stabilizers, bow sight, string, quiver, and so on. Tips for archery fishing using the fastest crossbow pros and cons. This section is designed to give some insight into what these materials are, and what they mean to the average archer. The answer lies in the set up and tuning processes, which are critical not only in achieving a quiet and responsive bow, but for repetitive accuracy.
The extreme end of this design concept is something like a dane axe. Compound bow tuning paper tuning method archery australia inc coaching and standards committee. Arrow shaft tuning for the advanced olympic bow competitor george tekmitchov senior recurve engineer, hoyt archery, inc. The brace height determines the specific point at which the arrow separates from the bowstring and the amount of bend the arrow has when the separation occurs. This gives the bow more snap when the arrow is released. Tuning a recurve bow modern solutions for sports and.
This is because when shooting with fingers the arrow goes into a sidetoside bending action archers. Part of that results from increased string impact on the bow limb recurve. Today mike talks about how to tun your recurve part 3 connect with us. I should first note that you should not attempt to tune a new bow straight out of the box. This module consists of tuning tips for a recurve bow using fingers for release. This book guides you through the process oftuning your. Fore recurve, this is the main test you should use to do the basic tuning for your bow. So im going to examine, from start to finish, the requirements to set up and tune and finally supertune your recurve to arrive at a point where it is functioning at its supreme potential. Will the crescent beginner bow from galaxy archery make a good olympic recurve.
Dalaa risers offer maximum versatility in a modern. Reeccuurrvvee ibbooww ttuunninngg introduction to learn how to tune a recurve bow it is necessary to understand the forces at play. The hoyt ignite model bow can be adjusted out ten 10 turns. Modern recurve tuning, 2nd edition by richard cockrell.
It features a slimgrip riser and limbs with reinforced limb tips. Purchase modern recurve tuning start to finish second edition book by richard cockrell at lancaster archery supply. Recurve bow tuning blank shaft the recommended method introduction setting up and tuning your equipment is a vital part of archery although the outcomes related to tuning your equipment are directly related to your shooting technique and skill. In this video mike talks about tuning your recurve part 1 connect with us. The limbs are usually made from multiple layers of fiberglass, carbon andor wood on a core of. Equipment set up recurve bow university of chicago. Find the greatest selection of archery equipment, archery supplies and archery products at lancaster archery supply the world leader in 3d and target archery since 1983. It is not recommended for recurve bows or when shooting compound bows with fingers. In the early days of competitive archery, it was not uncommon for an archer to.
A guide to tuning and shooting compound bows dec 7, 2010 edition. For those of you who do this, or have your own home setups, what books tools would you recommend for bow sight tuning. First install the arrow rest, nocking point, sight, plunger button if using, and. The amount of weight that you will lose varies from bow to bow and turn to turn. Ensure the correct string length is being used, this ensures the correct amount of string is sitting around the recurve on each limb and the brace height is within. Some of the information is also applicable to traditional longbows but not the part about sights and buttons, of course. Buy modern recurve tuning, 2nd edition by richard cockrell ebook online at lulu. This page has a long discussion of flight mechanics and some good information about tuning up a modern recurve bow. Suitable for all levels of archer or coaches looking for advice on. I have made recurve knives before, and i love the way that they look, but im not sure how much more useful it is when compared to a knife with a belly. Includes dacron and flemish twist string as well as standard and toolless limb bolts. Get techxpert advice online from our archery experts. Remember, shoot at a distance up to 30m where you can keep most arrows in the gold.
In this article i will be going over successful methods of arrow tuning for an olympic recurve bow, before we. The gentleman on the left is rick stonebraker, author of a very good tuning guide which he appropriately titled, tuning for tens. The recurve refers to the way the bow curves away from the shooter at the tips. Go through the article as a basic step for understanding the tuning process and mechanics. This book provides directions and techniques to help you adjust your recurve bow so that it delivers arrows in a consistent and appropriate fashion. That is okay if you plan to use the tuning for tens method designed for recurve. Modern recurve tuning start to finish second edition.
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