Arrow
An arrow is not just a consumable component; it is the most important element where the archer’s technique and equipment tuning ultimately appear as a score. No matter how excellent the bow’s performance is, or how perfect the form and release are, the arrow is what actually converts all that power into real results.
How the arrow receives and carries the energy delivered at the moment of release determines its speed, stability, and trajectory. In particular, small differences in spine, weight, length, vanes, and balance point can lead to significant score variations at longer distances. Even a slightly bent shaft or an inaccurate nock fit can quickly break groupings.
On the other hand, well-matched arrows create far more stable flight even with the same technique, giving the archer greater consistency and confidence.
In the end, the arrow is not the “last step of shooting” but the final stage that determines the result. That is why proper arrow selection, precise tuning, and consistent maintenance are essential elements for achieving high scores.
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[ARROW] HOW TO ATTACH PINS & KNOCK
A pin nock is a dual-structure nock system in which a pin insert is first installed at the end of the arrow shaft, and a specially designed nock is fitted over it.
Compared to standard (insert) nocks, it offers superior alignment accuracy and excellent shaft protection, making it recommended not ... -
[ARROW] HOW TO ATTACH THE VANE
Vanes are small feather-shaped fins attached to the rear of the arrow. They use air resistance to promote arrow rotation and straight flight.
They help keep the arrow stable in the air, allowing it to fly straight without wobbling from release until it reaches the target -
[ARROW] ATTACHING OUTKNOCK
An out nock is a type of nock that fits over the outside of the arrow shaft.
It wraps around the end of the shaft without requiring a separate insert, reducing sensitivity and making it one of the most commonly used basic nock types among both beginners and competitive archers. -
[ARROW] ASSEMBLY ARROW POINTS
The connection between the shaft and the point in arrow construction is a critical step that determines the arrow’s overall performance.
The shaft forms the body of the arrow, while the point provides direction and penetration.
How firmly these two components are joined directly affects flight ... -
[ARROW] MEASURE ARROW LENGTH
In arrow making, length measurement is the process of determining the arrow length according to the bow’s poundage, the archer’s physique, and posture, so that the arrows match the archer’s optimized draw length.
Uniform arrows are a key factor in improving accuracy and maintaining consistency in...