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Choosing archery bows is more of a personal choice, yet a
most important one. Lots of factors need to be carefully considered, and
luckily there are numerous different archery bows on the market to choose
from. The right archery bow greatly increases an archer’s comfort in
shooting, as well as enhances their accuracy.
A good choice of archery bow will be one that provides
the right draw length and draw weight. This simply means that it’ll draw
back “far enough”, and with proper tension amount. Countless archery shops
will be happy to measure you, to get the ideal draw length that you need.
The perfect draw length for archery bows must be one that comfortably draws
back and holds for no less than sixty seconds.
Another aspect to think about when choosing archery bows
is the “axle-to-axle” length or ATA. This “length” is determined through
the distance in between the “points” from where two respective cams of the
bow are attached. Archery bows that have longer axel-to-axel length are
generally considered as easier and more lenient to draw back, however, keep
in mind that if you’re hunting, there might not always be enough space
available.
Speed is also one factor considered in choosing bows.
Bow manufacturers usually rate their archery bows with the use of the same
International Bowhunting Organization Standard. To get accurate IBO Speed
rating, these manufacturers test the bows under the exact preset
conditions.
Bows having 275 to 290 fps IBO speed are best used for
“target archery”, while bows possessing 290 to 315 fps IBO speed are good
for mid-performers. For experienced archers, 315 fps IBO speed bows are
most often used. While most archery bows won’t meet the IBO speed standard,
the standard is good for bow comparisons when choosing.
Whether one chooses a hybrid cam, dual cam, or single cam
style archery bow, the choice will depend on one’s shooting style. “Single
cams” have the tendency to have smoother draws, while “dual cams” are
usually faster. On the other hand, hybrid cams provide a combination of the
two, and relatively the latest in the market.
There are lots of other factors to consider in choosing
the appropriate archery bow for you; nonetheless, the factors mentioned
should be adequate to get you on the right track with your bow “hunt”. A
good thing to do is look around, and try out several brands of archery bows
to see which one best suits you. The right choice of archery bow will prove
beneficial for years to come. |
