If you really want to see just how great archery really is, then you should research more about the real life sharpshooters and the amazing things that they can do with a recurve bow and arrow.
Most people were inspired to try archery mostly because they saw it in the movies and saw just how cool it was, and some were pushed into archery after reading about famous fictional archers like Robin Hood and William Tell. But if you really want to see just how great archery really is, then you should research more about the real life sharpshooters and the amazing things that they can do with a recurve bow and arrow.
To give you more of an idea on what can really be done with a bow and arrow, here are some of the most famous people to ever hold a long bow, recurve bow, compound bow, or any other bow ever made:
Howard Hill
Howard Hill has won 196 world archery competitions consecutively, which makes Robin Hood and his one tournament victory pale in comparison. And if you are not impressed by his spotless competition record, it is only fair to take note that Mr. Hill was the first man to take down a fully-grown African elephant using a recurve bow and arrows.
Fred Bear
Though he may not be as large as a bear, Fred Bear did like putting holes in them using a bow and arrow. He has shot and killed every kind of game animal there is, and all using a traditional long bow. But Fred Bear was not just a crack shot with an arrow, he was also an innovator. In fact, it was his innovations that made modern bows and arrows what they are today.
Byron Ferguson
If you want to see spectacular shots done using a bow and arrow, Byron Ferguson is the only man that you should watch. Byron Ferguson's weapon of choice is his trusty English long bow (but he also uses a traditional recurve bow sometimes), and he can use it to fire arrows with extreme precision. If you think hitting a clay target using a shotgun is hard, then you should see Mr. Ferguson hit a breath mint tossed in the air, just by using an old-fashioned long bow.
These are some of the greatest people to ever hold a bow and arrow, and what makes them better role models for aspiring archers is that they are real and the incredible shots that they make are real as well. So grab your recurve bow, pick your role model, and aim to become as great, if not better than them and you will go far as an archer.
Should you get a Kodabow or an Excalibur Crossbow for Sale?
With the recent surge in popularity for the Kodabow Crossbow, I think that there is now another contender for a quality recurve crossbows. Previously this market was almost completely taken by Excalibur Crossbow, but the last fe models from Kodabow have gotten peoples attention.
The Most Important Aspect to Consider When Looking for a Crossbow for Sale
For the first time, hunters will be able to use a crossbow to hunt in Wisconsin, New York, and Minnesota. There has been a big interest from people who want to take advantage of the new regulations that were just passed this year. In many states, crossbows were treated as guns/rifles so their use was limited. There will no doubt be people who are completely new to crossbows this year that are hitting the field. Before you new hunters start searching for a new crossbow for sale, there are a few do's and don'ts that you should keep in mind.
Archery Bows in the Media
Archery bows are coming into the spotlight at a very quick rate in recent times. Theaters have always enjoyed using the bow and arrow as a weapon in many of their movies. Many years ago, you could see Robin Hood on the big screen with his group of merry men. You could also see Sylvester Stallone a few years later showing us the lethal nature of the weapon, in Rambo.
