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Old 24-04-06, 01:29 PM
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Riser: Nexus
Limbs: Winex 38lb 68"
Sight: Shibuya Ultima
Stabilisers: Single Arten 2000
Button: Shibuya
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Arrows: ACC 3-04 680

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The target in Clout archery is a foot-high post with a flag on it, stuck in the ground 180 yards (Gents) / 140 yards (Ladies)/ 120 /100/80 yards (Juniors) away (GNAS Clout - FITA Clout has metric distances. I have never sampled a FITA, and everything here relates to GNAS). The scoring zone is a circle centred on the flag, divided into 5 concentric zones, which score 5 - 1 going outwards. Most clout tournaments consist of a Double Clout, two rounds of three-dozen each. A vast variety of techniques and success levels, all down to the difficulty of actually sighting on the flag! Wind is much more critical as well, as even compound archers' arrows are in the air for a long time. Clout is taken very seriously, but is much more relaxed than Target, perhaps because of the variables affecting success. There has never been a "Six Clout" badge awarded to adults at a tournament (to my knowledge). There is an award scheme - Tassels - similar to Roses.
If you have never sampled Clout, do so - it is great fun. Most clubs don't have big enough fields to practice, because you need a massive overshoot, but, if you can, it is best to practice before you enter a tournament. In fact, a requirement for entering is that you have "received tuition" beforehand.
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