Barebow classifications for target not field?

[clickerati]

Originally Posted by Furface

Thank you - does no one read either Archery UK or the several threads on here about Classifications. There will be Barebow Classifications at the same time as the revamped Compound and Longbow ones.

This thread was created in April. Had it been announced at that point?

And I don't always receive AUK.

[Ceri Jones]

hahaha should have looked at the dates

[5co77ie]

I'm mainly looking forward to it - so i can use my Maygar Bow and get a classification i usually score higher than a longbow but well below the scores of the Sighted Recurvers. Must be all the barebow scores i submitted all summer which helped to create it!

[Furface]

Originally Posted by clickerati

This thread was created in April. Had it been announced at that point?

And I don't always receive AUK.

Sorry, should have checked the dates. It just popped into "New posts". [/Grovel image here/End grovel]
Still, it might just raise the profile again

[5co77ie]

sorry that's my fault i didn't notice

[MikeD]

Originally Posted by Furface

Thank you - does no one read either Archery UK or the several threads on here about Classifications. There will be Barebow Classifications at the same time as the revamped Compound and Longbow ones.

What is the definition of barebow for the classfications? Does it include traditional bow types like AFB, Scythian etc? Are there any restrictions such as one finger above and two below or is string walking permitted?

[Furface]

Originally Posted by MikeD

What is the definition of barebow for the classfications? Does it include traditional bow types like AFB, Scythian etc? Are there any restrictions such as one finger above and two below or is string walking permitted?

"Barebow" is as defined in the Rules of Shooting. The question of the lesser-used bowstyles and what category they should be included in is a thorny one - but I would say (as a PERSONAL opinion) that, if you want classification the barebow table will offer a fairly realistic pathway.

[Little Miss Purple]

Originally Posted by 5co77ie

sorry that's my fault i didn't notice

ah... but you must've used the search option to find it

[5co77ie]

i did use the search option because our club has classification tables for indoor longbow shooting on Portsmouth facrs - I'm trying to find where they came from.

[5co77ie]

Originally Posted by MikeD

What is the definition of barebow for the classfications? Does it include traditional bow types like AFB, Scythian etc? Are there any restrictions such as one finger above and two below or is string walking permitted?

204. Recurve Barebow Recurve Barebow is generally as described for Recurve
(Freestyle) in Rule 202 with the following variations:
(a) Bow
(i) The bow must be bare, except for items mentioned below, and free from
protrusions, marks, blemishes or laminated pieces which could be of use in aiming.
Multi-coloured risers are permitted.
(ii) Integrally fitted torque flight compensators are permitted provided that they are not
fitted with stabilizers. Weights may be added to the lower part of the riser. All
weights, regardless of shape, must mount directly to the riser without rods,
extensions, angular mounting connections or shock absorbing devices.
(b) Bowstring. There shall be no attachment on the string to serve as a lip or nose mark.
(c) Arrowrest. The pressure point shall be placed no further than 2cm back (inside) from
the throat of the handle (pivot point) of the bow
(d) Exclusions. Recurve barebow archers may not use:
(i) Sights.
(ii) Draw check indicator.
(iii) Stabilizers.

205. Recurve Traditional The Recurve Traditional is generally as described for Recurve
Barebow in Rule 204 but with the following variations:
(a) Arrows. Arrow shafts shall be made of wood but with no limit as to maximum diameter.
Fletchings shall be of natural feather; metallic piles and plastic nocks may be used.
(b) Arrowrest. The arrowrest must not be adjustable. A pressure button is not permitted
(c) Shooting Style. Archers must adhere to one anchor point and one finger position on the string throughout a tournament.