FITA standard round

[robbo]

i'm a bit confused

just been looking at the classification tables for the fita standard bow round and i'm not sure wether the figures listed are for recurve (with sights/buttons etc) bows or for standard bows (bare bows I assume).

I know that this is the only round that BB's can get classified at but the figures are on the recurve page of the tables so are they for fully equipped recurve bows or for bare bows? I've been through the rules but it doesn't seem to mention it.

if anyone can shed some light on this it would be much appreciated...

[WhitehartFB]

See page 10 here

http://www.archeryworldcup.org/UserF...sENG_Book2.pdf

[Justmista]

Hi,

In the GNAS rule book - Rule 203 - it states:

"FITA Standard Bow. The FITA Standard bow is a simplified form of the recurve bow and is fully described in the FITA Constitution & Rules"

Here is what the FITA Rule states:
BOOK2
FITA CONSTITUTION AND RULES
April 1st, 2006 CHAPTER 7 - OUTDOOR TARGET ARCHERY
11

"4.5.1.10 The FITA Standard Round consists of thirty-six (36) arrows at 50 meters and thirtysix
(36) arrows at 30 meters, shot outdoors in ends of three (3) arrows on ten-zone
122cm diameter faces at both distances.

7.3.2 The FITA Standard Bow equipment is defined as follows:
The requirements of article 7.3.1 will apply in their entirety with the following additional
provisions and/or modifications:
7.3.2.1 The bow will be of a simple design, either a take-apart type (with wooden or metal
riser) or of one-piece construction. In both types of bow the limbs will be of
wooden and/or fibreglass construction.
7.3.2.1.1 The bowstring material may not be of a higher specification than
Dacron.
7.3.2.1.2 The arrow rest will be of a simple, flexible or rigid design and it
will be non-adjustable. A simple non-adjustable pressure point
may be used and will be placed no further back than 2cm from
the throat (pivot point) of the handle.
7.3.2.1.3 One simple draw check indicator, audible or visual, may be used.
This indicator will give only one indication of draw length.
7.3.2.1.4 The bow sight will be of simple construction and must not include
any vertical rack and pinion or screw type of micro adjustment. Lateral (windage) adjustment may be made by use of a screw type adjuster. The sight and any attachment to which it is fixed must comply with the Note below. The sight point may not be a fibre optic type.
7.3.2.1.5 Any stabilization used must comply with the Note below. Torque
flight compensators must not be used.
7.3.2.1.6 Arrows must not exceed a specification of XX75 or equivalent,
and will be of an equivalent price range and performance. The
nocks will be of simple construction, either conical or insert fitting.
The points will be conical or ogival in shape. The vanes will
be of soft plastic material or of natural feathers.
7.3.2.1.7 Finger protection must not include any form of stiffening or locating
platform or similar or any device to help hold, draw and
release the string.
7.3.2.1.8 Field glasses, telescopes or any other visual aid must not be used
for spotting arrows. Shooting spectacles must not be used.
7.3.2.1.9 Accessories that are permitted include bracers (arm guards),
dress shield, bow sling, belt or ground quiver and tassel. Foot
markers may not protrude more than 1cm from the ground.
Note: The unstrung bow complete with permitted accessories (stabilization
when extended in any direction) must be able to pass
through a hole or ring of 12.2cm inside diameter ± 0.5mm."

Does this help?

I think I cut and pasted correctly.

[Rik]

Originally Posted by robbo

i'm a bit confused

just been looking at the classification tables for the fita standard bow round and i'm not sure wether the figures listed are for recurve (with sights/buttons etc) bows or for standard bows (bare bows I assume).

I know that this is the only round that BB's can get classified at but the figures are on the recurve page of the tables so are they for fully equipped recurve bows or for bare bows? I've been through the rules but it doesn't seem to mention it.

if anyone can shed some light on this it would be much appreciated...

They are for "standard bows". That's a simplified recurve. Not a barebow, in some ways it's more restrictive than that. The idea was to come up with a round for developing countries, low on cash and equipment. But it never really took off.

[robbo]

thanks guys, that pretty much clears it up for me.