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Bows and arrows
Archery is especially relaxing movement activity. It can be both occasional hobby and professional sport. High quality equipment is important not only for the performance of your bow, but also for maintaining your good health. All types of bows can be found in our e-shop: compound, reflex, recurve and also (English) longbows. Arrows and other accessories to shoot with a bow can also be found here. Our archery equipment will satisfy your passion for bows and arrows!
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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…
Bows and arrows
Archery, bows and arrows had an important role in many historical cultures. To most contemporary people it is known mainly from movies about the Wild West. Bows are often used by Indians in these movies. North-American-Indians were highly skilful makers of bows and arrows. They were also excellent archers. Asians always used to be significant archers too. A traditional Japanese archery is very interesting. Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art that includes the idea of moral and spiritual development and purification.
Even in these times, dads teach their kids how to make their own bows and arrows. It is a traditional boys' fun. Handmade bows are very similar to primitive bows and arrows from prehistoric times. For example, African bows are made only from bent trees or branches also today. Traditional bowstrings were made from leathers, animal’s guts or strings and attached by tying up to the bow ends. Arrowheads of war arrows were usually poisoned. Maybe that is why African tribes didn’t need to develop the construction of their bows relying to the efficiency of the used poison.
There are long bows, sport bows, recurve bows, composite bows, bows for children and many more you would need for your archery hobby. Targets, arrows and other archery outfit are ready for you as well. You may also be interested in our offer of crossbows and shooting equipment for crossbowmen!