ArcheryArchery

A report in MAPEH IBy Group 4

-can be engaged in by both men -can be engaged in by both men and women of any ageand women of any age

--an ideal activity for the disabled an ideal activity for the disabled and those restricted from and those restricted from streanous activitystreanous activity

-suitable to indoor areas as well as -suitable to indoor areas as well as outdoorsoutdoors

Archery EquipmentArchery Equipment

BowBow-prime importance to the archer-prime importance to the archer-made of fiberglass and wood -made of fiberglass and wood laminationslaminations

ArrowArrow-made of three basic materials: -made of three basic materials: wood, fiberglass and aluminumwood, fiberglass and aluminum

**Wooden arrows are the cheapest and are advisable for beginners.

QuiverQuiver-holds arrows and is made of -holds arrows and is made of leather or metalleather or metal

**The hip quiver is the most convenient type.

Arm GuardsArm Guards-made of leather and are worn on -made of leather and are worn on the palm side of the handthe palm side of the hand-used for protection of your bow -used for protection of your bow armarm

Finger GuardsFinger Guards-made of pliable leather protecting -made of pliable leather protecting the fingersthe fingers

TargetTarget-made of rye straw-made of rye straw-about 48 inches in diameter and 5 -about 48 inches in diameter and 5 inches thickinches thick

RangeRange-outdoor range is about 75 yards -outdoor range is about 75 yards longlong-indoor ranges are at least 35 -indoor ranges are at least 35 yards in lengthyards in length

Archery TermsArchery Terms

These archery terms should These archery terms should help you understand the help you understand the lingo used in the sport...lingo used in the sport...

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Adapter Adapter An arrow part that allows screw in points on An arrow part that allows screw in points on wooden shafts or glue on points for wooden shafts or glue on points for aluminum shafts.aluminum shafts.Anchor Point Anchor Point The reference point that a person pulls the The reference point that a person pulls the bow string to before releasing. This point bow string to before releasing. This point should be the same for each shot and may should be the same for each shot and may be the side of the mouth, ear lobe, or other be the side of the mouth, ear lobe, or other reference point.reference point.ArmguardArmguardMaterial attached to the forearm of the arm Material attached to the forearm of the arm that holds the bow to protect it from a string that holds the bow to protect it from a string burn or keeps the sleeve from catching on burn or keeps the sleeve from catching on the string.the string.

Arrow shaftArrow shaftThe main body of the arrow before the nock, The main body of the arrow before the nock, fletching, fletching, or point is installed. It can be made from several or point is installed. It can be made from several materials including wood, aluminum, carbon, materials including wood, aluminum, carbon, and and composites. composites. Arrow shelfArrow shelfThe area of the bow above the handle or grip The area of the bow above the handle or grip where where the arrow sits.the arrow sits.Arrow straighter Arrow straighter A tool used to straighten arrow shafts that are A tool used to straighten arrow shafts that are only only slightly bent. ASAArchery Shooters Association

Back of BowBack of BowThe side farthest away from you when you The side farthest away from you when you hold bow in shooting position.hold bow in shooting position.BananaBananaLarge feather fletching also called the Large feather fletching also called the magnum shape.magnum shape.Bare shaftBare shaftA arrow shaft without fletching, nocks, A arrow shaft without fletching, nocks, inserts, points, paint, or cresting.inserts, points, paint, or cresting.BlindBlindA concealment for a hunter.A concealment for a hunter.BluntsBluntsArrow points that have flat ends that are Arrow points that have flat ends that are made from steel, aluminum, rubber, or brass. made from steel, aluminum, rubber, or brass. They are used for small game and practice.They are used for small game and practice.

Bow BellyBow BellyThe side closest to you when you hold the The side closest to you when you hold the bow in shooting position.bow in shooting position.Bow squareBow squareTool that is T-shaped used to determine Tool that is T-shaped used to determine where to place string nock, measure brace where to place string nock, measure brace height, and tiller.height, and tiller.Bow stringBow stringSeveral strands of material twisted together Several strands of material twisted together to form a strong string used to launch an to form a strong string used to launch an arrow.arrow.Bow stringerBow stringerAn aid that helps to prevent limb twist and tip An aid that helps to prevent limb twist and tip damage while installing the bow string.damage while installing the bow string.BoyerBoyerA person that makes bows.A person that makes bows.

Brace heightBrace heightThe distance from the string to the deepest The distance from the string to the deepest part of the handle or grip. This distance can part of the handle or grip. This distance can be changed by twistingthe string tighter to be changed by twistingthe string tighter to increase the height and untwisting it to increase the height and untwisting it to decrease the height.decrease the height.Brush blindBrush blindA concealment for the hunter made from A concealment for the hunter made from native vegetation and constructed so that native vegetation and constructed so that maximum concealment and minimum maximum concealment and minimum detection is achieved. See our page on this detection is achieved. See our page on this method. method. Burner or feather burnerBurner or feather burnerAn electrical tool that uses a hot wire to An electrical tool that uses a hot wire to shape a feather fletch to a custom shape.shape a feather fletch to a custom shape.

Cable guardCable guardThe rod on compound bows which keeps the The rod on compound bows which keeps the cables away from the center of the bow so cables away from the center of the bow so the arrow can pass by without hitting the the arrow can pass by without hitting the cables.cables.CamCamThe wheel or pulley on the end of compound The wheel or pulley on the end of compound bow's limb used to provide let-off and power. bow's limb used to provide let-off and power. They may be round or elliptical shape.They may be round or elliptical shape.Center shotCenter shotA bow with a sight window that is inset to the A bow with a sight window that is inset to the centerline that runs along the bow from end centerline that runs along the bow from end to end inline with the string. This lessens the to end inline with the string. This lessens the bending of the arrow when released.bending of the arrow when released.

ClickerClickerA gadget attached to the back of the bow A gadget attached to the back of the bow which clicks when you are at your desired which clicks when you are at your desired anchor point.anchor point.Cock featherCock featherThe odd colored or marked feather (vane).The odd colored or marked feather (vane).Compound bowCompound bow A bow with one or two cams that provide let-A bow with one or two cams that provide let-off and power.off and power.CrestCrestBands of color used as decoration or for Bands of color used as decoration or for identification on an arrow near the fletched identification on an arrow near the fletched end.end.Cresting brushCresting brushA brush used to apply cresting colors to A brush used to apply cresting colors to arrow shaft.arrow shaft.

Cresting machineCresting machineA device that spins the arrow shaft so that A device that spins the arrow shaft so that cresting colors can be applied.cresting colors can be applied.CrossbowCrossbowA small, strong bow, held and shot like a rifle. A small, strong bow, held and shot like a rifle. The stronger one's have a lever to help cock The stronger one's have a lever to help cock it.it.Crossbow BoltCrossbow BoltThe shaft or arrow fired from a crossbow.The shaft or arrow fired from a crossbow.Crown dipCrown dipA color applied to the nock end of an arrow A color applied to the nock end of an arrow shaft for about 12 inches by dipping to which shaft for about 12 inches by dipping to which the cresting is applied.the cresting is applied.

DacronDacronA type material used to make bowstrings.A type material used to make bowstrings.Die cut featherDie cut featherA feather that has been cut to a particular A feather that has been cut to a particular shape.shape.Draw lengthDraw lengthThe distance a person draws a bow, The distance a person draws a bow, measured from the bottom of the arrow nock measured from the bottom of the arrow nock to the back of a bow when in shooting to the back of a bow when in shooting position.position.Draw weightDraw weightAmount of pull weight measured in pounds Amount of pull weight measured in pounds that it takes to pull a bow string a certain that it takes to pull a bow string a certain distance.distance.

Fast flightFast flightA lightweight material that has little stretch and A lightweight material that has little stretch and is used to make bowstrings for the newer is used to make bowstrings for the newer bows. The bow MUST be rated for this bows. The bow MUST be rated for this material before using it.material before using it.Feather spliceFeather spliceMaking one fletch out of 2 or more different Making one fletch out of 2 or more different colors by cutting sections and gluing them colors by cutting sections and gluing them together.together.Field pointsField pointsPoints that are round (no blades) with a sharp Points that are round (no blades) with a sharp point, usually used for practice.point, usually used for practice.Finger pinchFinger pinchHaving your finger pinched against the nock Having your finger pinched against the nock by the bow string when pulling the string back.by the bow string when pulling the string back.

FistmeleFistmeleThe brace height.The brace height.Fixed bladesFixed bladesAn arrow point (broadhead) with two or more An arrow point (broadhead) with two or more wide blades, usually used for hunting.wide blades, usually used for hunting.Flemish stringFlemish stringA twisted string that consists of two separate A twisted string that consists of two separate bundles of string hand twisted together.bundles of string hand twisted together.FletchingFletchingThe feathers or vanes used to stabilize an The feathers or vanes used to stabilize an arrow in flight.arrow in flight.Fletching clampFletching clampThe clamp that the fletching is placed into The clamp that the fletching is placed into before being attached to a fletching jig.before being attached to a fletching jig.

Fletching jigFletching jigA tool used to hold the fletching clamp(s) A tool used to hold the fletching clamp(s) which apply fletching to arrow shaft.which apply fletching to arrow shaft.Flipper restFlipper restAn elevated rest attached to the bow sight An elevated rest attached to the bow sight window. Looks like a tab or finger.window. Looks like a tab or finger.Flu fluFlu fluAn arrow with large bushy feathers to limit the An arrow with large bushy feathers to limit the flight distance and used to shoot airborne flight distance and used to shoot airborne targets or targets in trees.targets or targets in trees.Full length FeatherFull length FeatherA long uncut feather that can be cut or burned A long uncut feather that can be cut or burned to a particular shape.to a particular shape.

Hen feathers Hen feathers The feathers of the same color on an arrow.The feathers of the same color on an arrow.IBOIBOInternational Bowhunting OrganizationInternational Bowhunting OrganizationInsertInsertAn arrow part that accepts the screw in point An arrow part that accepts the screw in point or the nock.or the nock.Judo pointJudo pointA blunt point but with spring arms which grab A blunt point but with spring arms which grab and keep the arrow from skipping. When and keep the arrow from skipping. When shooting in grass, the arrow usually tips up shooting in grass, the arrow usually tips up making them easier to find.making them easier to find.Kisser buttonKisser buttonA button placed on a bow string to hold your A button placed on a bow string to hold your anchor point consistently in the same positionanchor point consistently in the same position.

LaminationsLaminationsThin strips of material that run the length of a Thin strips of material that run the length of a laminated bow. Can be found both the limb and laminated bow. Can be found both the limb and riser section.riser section.Let-OffLet-OffThe percent that a bows holding weight is The percent that a bows holding weight is reduced from its pulling weight when the cams reduced from its pulling weight when the cams are in the valley.are in the valley.LimbLimbThe ends of the bow that bend when the string The ends of the bow that bend when the string is pulled back.is pulled back.LongbowLongbowAn archery bow with no cams and when strung, An archery bow with no cams and when strung, the string only touches at the ends of the limbs.the string only touches at the ends of the limbs.LoopLoopA string in a U shape tied on the bow string A string in a U shape tied on the bow string around the nock point that a release aid is around the nock point that a release aid is attached to when shooting.attached to when shooting.

Mechanical bladesMechanical bladesAn arrow point (broadhead) with two or more An arrow point (broadhead) with two or more blades usually used for hunting, that open on blades usually used for hunting, that open on impact.impact.Nock on arrowNock on arrowArrow part glued or snapped into the back of Arrow part glued or snapped into the back of an arrow shaft that the bow string fits into. On an arrow shaft that the bow string fits into. On early or very traditional arrows, the nock is cut early or very traditional arrows, the nock is cut into the shaft itself.into the shaft itself.Nock on bow stringNock on bow stringA mark put on bow string to mark the nocking A mark put on bow string to mark the nocking point of the arrow. Sometimes a simple knot in point of the arrow. Sometimes a simple knot in a string is used, sometimes the point is a string is used, sometimes the point is marked with a brass clip with a rubber insert to marked with a brass clip with a rubber insert to protect the string. A loop of string or a loop of protect the string. A loop of string or a loop of metal may be used with a release aid for the metal may be used with a release aid for the string nock.string nock.

Nocking pliersNocking pliersSpecial pliers used to install or remove brass Special pliers used to install or remove brass string nocks.string nocks.Nocking pointNocking pointThe spot on bow string where the arrow nock The spot on bow string where the arrow nock is placed to be shot.is placed to be shot.Parabolic fletchParabolic fletchA feather or vane that has a round back A feather or vane that has a round back shape.shape.Peep sightPeep sightThe rear sight of a bow. A piece of metal, The rear sight of a bow. A piece of metal, plastic, or rubber with a hole in it placed in the plastic, or rubber with a hole in it placed in the string, that allows the shooter to look through string, that allows the shooter to look through the string.the string.

Recurve bowRecurve bowA bow that has no cams or other method to A bow that has no cams or other method to lessen the amount of force to pull back the lessen the amount of force to pull back the string. When strung, the string contacts the string. When strung, the string contacts the bow limbs a short distance from the limb tips.bow limbs a short distance from the limb tips.ReleaseReleaseLetting go of the string to shoot an arrow.Letting go of the string to shoot an arrow.Release aidRelease aidSome type of tool that is used to pull the bow Some type of tool that is used to pull the bow string and provide a better release by a trigger string and provide a better release by a trigger of some type.of some type.RiserRiserThe middle part of a bow that has the grip, The middle part of a bow that has the grip, shelf, sight window and other parts. This part shelf, sight window and other parts. This part of the bow does not bend when pulling the of the bow does not bend when pulling the string.string.

Safety harnessSafety harnessA belt or harness to keep the hunter from A belt or harness to keep the hunter from falling from and elevated stand or blind.falling from and elevated stand or blind.Self bow Self bow A simple wooden bow in long bow or recurve A simple wooden bow in long bow or recurve style.style.ServingServingString material applied to the bow string to in String material applied to the bow string to in the nock area to make the string last longer the nock area to make the string last longer and used also to make a loop in the string and used also to make a loop in the string ends. Serving is also used to keep the peep ends. Serving is also used to keep the peep site from moving on the string.site from moving on the string.Serving jigServing jigA tool used to apply serving string to A tool used to apply serving string to bowstrings and cables.bowstrings and cables.

Shield cut fletchShield cut fletchA feather or vane having a concave shape in A feather or vane having a concave shape in the rear.the rear.Shooting gloveShooting gloveA 3 fingered leather glove used to protect the A 3 fingered leather glove used to protect the fingers while shooting bows.fingers while shooting bows.Sight window Sight window The area of the bow above the grip and arrow The area of the bow above the grip and arrow shelf where you would mount a site or as with shelf where you would mount a site or as with a long bow, you see your target.a long bow, you see your target.Spin testerSpin testerA tool that checks the straightness of an A tool that checks the straightness of an arrow or trueness of the broadhead.arrow or trueness of the broadhead.

SpineSpineA term that describes the stiffness of an A term that describes the stiffness of an arrow shaft and tells the shooter if the shaft arrow shaft and tells the shooter if the shaft is strong enough to be shot in a bow of is strong enough to be shot in a bow of known poundage. Too light of a spine can known poundage. Too light of a spine can cause accidents when the shaft breaks.cause accidents when the shaft breaks.Spine testerSpine testerA special tool used to determine the spine of A special tool used to determine the spine of a shaft. We recommend the one by archers-a shaft. We recommend the one by archers-friend found on another page on this site. friend found on another page on this site. Spine weight Spine weight A rating of an arrow shaft usually in pounds A rating of an arrow shaft usually in pounds of pull weight of the bow so that the archer of pull weight of the bow so that the archer knows if the shaft is safe to shoot in a bow.knows if the shaft is safe to shoot in a bow.

StabilizerStabilizerA weight rod of various lengths and A weight rod of various lengths and weights that is attached to a bow to weights that is attached to a bow to reduce vibrations and supposedly give reduce vibrations and supposedly give better control of grouping of shots.better control of grouping of shots.StandStandA platform large or small, covered or A platform large or small, covered or not, usually above the ground from not, usually above the ground from which to hunt.which to hunt.String groveString groveThe notches at the end of the bow The notches at the end of the bow limbs where the bow string is placed.limbs where the bow string is placed.

TabTabA small piece of material placed between A small piece of material placed between fingers and string to protect the fingers fingers and string to protect the fingers while shooting a bow.while shooting a bow.Take down bowTake down bowA long bow or recurve that can be taken A long bow or recurve that can be taken apart for transportation usually in 2 or 3 apart for transportation usually in 2 or 3 pieces.pieces.Taper ToolTaper ToolA tool used to place a taper on wooden A tool used to place a taper on wooden shafts for the nock and point.shafts for the nock and point.

TillerTillerThe distance from the string perpendicular to The distance from the string perpendicular to each limb. On a compound, loosing or each limb. On a compound, loosing or tightening the adjusting bolts to will get the tightening the adjusting bolts to will get the distance equal. On a long bow or recurve, distance equal. On a long bow or recurve, material must be removed from the bow to material must be removed from the bow to give the needed distance.give the needed distance.We hope that this has helped in some way to We hope that this has helped in some way to advance your knowledge of archery and bow advance your knowledge of archery and bow hunting. As time and resources permit, we hunting. As time and resources permit, we will be adding more information for you. will be adding more information for you.

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