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Articles: Archery

In some situations, disassembling your bow is the most practical solution, especially during maintenance, transport or at the end of the season. This will avoid unnecessary wear and tear of the bow parts. If you are inexperienced in archery,…

A Weapon and a Work of Art: The History and Production of Bows in the Past

Archery and crossbows

Thousands of years ago, bows were primarily used for hunting. Today, archery has become a hobby and a competitive sport. If our ancestors saw today's bows, they would probably not believe their own eyes! What were bows made of in the past - and…

Bow - the Weapon of Nomads

Archery and crossbows

The nomadic peoples of the Eurasian steppes have been a thorn in the side of all European warriors ever since they domesticated the horse and learned to use bows - curved pieces of wood with ends connected by a string. The ancient Scythians,…

Man Kung Archery and Crossbows

Brands and Makers

The Man Kung aspire to provide the best mass-made archery products in the world. Their archery equipment is developed in Taiwan.

Buying a Bow for Kids? We Will Show You How

Archery and crossbows

Have your little ones discovered books or films about the Robin Hood, Indians or brave medieval archers? All children dream about being just like their favourite character. As for these characters and heroes, you cannot imitate them without a proper…

Robin Hood - Myths and Facts

Interesting facts of the past

A hero for some, a thief for others. Robin Hood is a fascinating character, but it is not easy to answer all the unclear questions surrounding him. Where did he come from, and did he really steal from the rich and give to the poor? Read the article…

Archery - The Right Bow, Focused Breathing and Mind

Archery and crossbows

Focus. Accuracy. Slow breath. Calmness and excitement at the same time. When the bowstring is pulled, there is only you and the target. Everything else ceases to exist. In the blink of the eye, sharp arrow hits the center of the target. Archery is a…

Shooting at a Small Target with Your Bow from a Great Distance? Try Using Bow Sights

Archery and crossbows

Do you enjoy archery and would you like to improve? Consider getting a bow sight for your weapon. You can increase the shooting distance and refine it. Read more about sights.

The Sling Fired Further Than a Bow, But It Also Had Its Drawbacks

Weapons

If you were to name historical weapons, only few would think the sling. It's perhaps the most underrated weapon in history. People are not really frightened by the thought of a fork, whereby a stretched piece of flexible material is between its arms…

Many Faces of Archery, a Challenging Sport with an Elegant Weapon

Archery and crossbows

Tiptoeing through the grass, the soldiers are holding their shields firmly over the head. They are moving forward, step by step in a stable formation. Suddenly, someone shouts a command in the distance. A nightmare for every foot soldier. Suddenly,…

Archery instructions

Archery and crossbows

While using the bow, abide by the following principles. This is the only way the bow will work properly and you will extend its lifetime.

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