World Cup Archery

[ben_e71]

Not sure what section to post this in.

As a beginner watched the AWC on the tv....

a couple of questions for you:

why do the archers let the bow rotate after each shot?

some of them seemed to have a device in their hands that released the string?

also some of them seemd to have a trigger - which held the arrow still until they released it.

I know I am new but it seemed to be a bit weird to me...

[Hidden Hippo]

Most archers let the bow rotate merely to stop any interference with the arrow flight caused by gripping the bow. I believe it is also a more efficient way of releasing the arrow. As for the "triggers", I assume you are talking about the release aids used by the compound archers. These give a more consistent and faster release than fingers, but can only be used on a compound bow.

[bimble]

Originally Posted by ben_e71

Not sure what section to post this in.

As a beginner watched the AWC on the tv....

a couple of questions for you:

why do the archers let the bow rotate after each shot?

some of them seemed to have a device in their hands that released the string?

also some of them seemd to have a trigger - which held the arrow still until they released it.

I know I am new but it seemed to be a bit weird to me...

I'm that there are others better suited, but I have the time,




if you look closely at Alison's bow hand, you can see that she's not holding the bow in a tight grip. This help prevent putting any sort of torque on the bow that might throw the arrow off target. The bow rotating is a natural follow-on from this sort of grip, as the bow "jumps" from the release. What you can't see so well is a tie that keeps teh bow from jumping totally out of her hand and onto the floor (it does happen).



now I'm guessing that when you're talking about having a trigger in the archer's hand, you're talking about something similar to this. These are known as 'release aids' and are used in the compound style of archery. It allows for a consitant release of the string, without the problem known as "archer's paradox" (how the string oscilates side-to-side when released with the fingers).

While it is allowed to shoot compound bow without using a release aid (ie - with you fingers), you are not allowed to shoot a recurve using a release aid.

[ben_e71]

thanks guys....

really interesting answers.....

if it is possible to be purist when you have no experience the release aids thing seems a little weird that's all.

thanks again

[Hidden Hippo]

They are strange things. Designed for people who still need training wheels on their bow .

[Marcus26]

Originally Posted by ben_e71

why do the archers let the bow rotate after each shot?

Because it wastes energy and tires them out quicker.

some of them seemed to have a device in their hands that released the string?

also some of them seemd to have a trigger - which held the arrow still until they released it.

It's called a release aid and it is allowed in compound shooting. It makes archery fun and helps develop mental issues.

but it seemed to be a bit weird to me...

You and me both