i now its dum but what is the glove called that you have on ur bow hand

[English Bowman]

I don't use a glove on my bowhand. The reason is that you will only feel the arrow leaving the bow if you make a mistake. I want to know if I make that mistake so that I can correct it before it becomes a habit. I'm confident that I won't have an arrow break on me because I make my own, and align the grain so that if it does shatter on loose the sharp bit goes away from my hand. I also check them every time I pull them out of the target.

Daniel

[ratty]

wearing a glove is also good if your bow has no handle on it. wood is a very unpradictable material, faults can be hidden inside the wood and show no sighns of damage until it is too late.

wearing a glove is a wise precaution wether from possible fletchings or shaft damage to the hand.


even carbon fibre can break its not worth the risk

[RichardH]

Originally Posted by teddybear

can you tell me any good web sites for the things like i was told by my mate that there is a left hand force that pushes your arrow that way when you losse.

I think you mean Archers Paradox. There are much more technicalk explanations out there, but that link should help.

[Insanity-Rocks]

Originally Posted by ratty

What poundage bow was used there!?!

[Jumile]

As Richard said, you're referring to "archer's paradox". There's plenty of stuff about it out there on sites like Wikipedia and of course various archery sites. There's fantastic slow-motion videos of it in action here: The Way to the Center.

I'm a big fan of stuff from Richard Head Longbows, and have one of these as my longbow bow-hand protector:

It sounds like you're keen to learn but have limited sources of helpful information (i.e. someone who can convey their knowledge to you in a way that doesn't make your head explode). You may do well to have a read of the following (not in any particular order):

• This forum. The search facility should be learned, as it is your friend.
• Archer's Reference. An excellent document that contains a great deal of useful information.
• Usenet Archery FAQ.
• Joe Tapley's Bow Mechanics.
• Traditional Archery FAQ.
• Books. There are loads of good books available - I'm sure everyone here will have a shortlist of the top 5 they recommend.
• Club coach - or a nearby club's coach. My club doesn't have a coach, but there is one at a club not too far from me who I've been to once to check out my form. It made a huge difference, and I know if I went back to him that things would continue to dramatically improve. Coaching is more than just a beginner's course.
• Senior club members. Never underestimate the knowledge and information that your club members have. Sure, every club has its cowboys, but every club also has at least one person who's more than happy to talk to the new person and offer useful advice. You just need to find out who that person is, if you don't already know.

There are shedloads more online resources, of course, but that should keep you going for a while.