The Art of StringWalking

Author: Martin L Godio
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781793916822
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 186

Book Description
This book will guide you through the 'mysteries' and 'black magic' of StringWalking so you will see that there are neither 'mysteries' nor 'black magic' involved. StringWalking is complex, but you can easily tune your bow to shoot accurately where you aim. To stringwalk, you hold the string at different places (crawls) according to the distance to the target and use the tip of the arrow to aim. You grip the string closer to the nock for longer distance targets and grip it farther down from the nock for closer targets. However, drawing the string from different places is stressful on the bow, since its parameters (tiller, power stroke, etc.) change from shot to shot as the crawl changes. Therefore, the correct tuning of the bow to its arrows is trickier than for other shooting techniques. If you want to obtain good results, you must tune the bow so that it works, more or less, accurately at all distances, when using different crawls. We will start by defining the Barebow Class and the many ways of aiming without sights, which includes StringWalking. We will analyze bow mechanics, both in a simple situation (gripping the string from one point) and when StringWalking (gripping the string from different points). We will also consider criteria for equipment selection, the riser, limbs, bow length, draw weight, balance, etc. There are special sections on rest, button, tab, arrows, etc. Then, we will analyze how to set up our equipment and the different ways of tuning it. Tuning is therefore very personal, but with a little work and dedication, you can achieve excellent results. Then you will enjoy the sight of your arrows flying, with accuracy, from a well-tuned, well-behaved bow.Finally, we introduce the form of competition in which the barebow is at home. We explain the rules and how the competition works. Preparation for a day in the field is explained and we give hints on how to approach shooting in natural surroundings and how to perfect your distance judgement skills.So, at the end of this book not only will you will be able to enjoy the sight of your arrows flying accurately from a well behaved bow, but from that bow in a natural and enjoyable setting.

The ART of BAREBOW Shooting

Author: Martin L Godio
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
There are many books about shooting Compound and Recurve bows but no book deals with the specific problems of the BAREBOW archer, as this book does. It presents a systematic, biomechanically efficient BAREBOW technique. A starting point to help you decide how you shoot and settle on your own shooting style, it will still serve as your guide for many years of competitive and enjoyable archery. Archery is a performance sport, no matter how good your aim if you fail in the shot execution, you miss. The shooting process is what makes you accurate and a biomechanically efficient BAREBOW technique will make this easier. The techniques described in this book are relevant to any barebow or traditional archer, not just Stringwalkers. Correct use of muscles, joints, and bones is needed to ensure energy is not wasted. This requires good alignment, proper use of archer's back muscles, and the transfer of the archer's effort into the back before allowing expansion to happen naturally. This book explains how to achieve this and details training methods and tools, including some notes for those participating in 3D and Field Archery.Target Panic is the most overlooked problem of BAREBOW archery. It is vital to know how to prevent it. The essential mental control is integrated throughout the description of the shooting process. Once you already have it, you have only two options: to conquer it or to suffer from it for the rest of your archery life. Consequently, Target Panic is addressed in depth. The module devoted to the mental side of BAREBOW archery includes an explanation of Target Panic and presents methods to reassert control and overcome it. The mental systems used to learn how to prepare yourself for competition and then perform under pressure are also explained.NOTE: This book does not set out to teach the very basics of how to shoot a bow. It is advisable to learn the early steps of shooting a bow under the supervision of a competent coach.

The Art and Science of String Performance

Author: Samuel Applebaum
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457421682
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 243

Book Description
In this handy reference for string teachers, Dr. Samuel Applebaum addresses the most frequently asked questions, ranging from the very basic to the most advanced. From his conversations with the greatest concert artists of our time, he covers topics such as positions, intonation, vibrato, bowings, sight reading, practicing and stage fright in a comprehensive question-and-answer format.

Training for Archery

Author: Jake Kaminski
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781542400046
Category : Archery
Languages : en
Pages : 106

Book Description
Drawing on 22 years' experience and expertise as an archer, two-time Olympic silver medalist Jake Kaminski has developed training plans for archers of all ages and skill levels and shares those exact plans and methods in this book. - How many arrows to shoot - Training schedules - Strength and conditioning - Foods that fuel archery - Recovery and sustainability

Archery-4th Edition

Author: Haywood, Kathleen
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1450444687
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 280

Book Description
Ideal for beginning to intermediate archers, Archery: Steps to Success details the skills, techniques, and strategies for shooting safely, accurately, and consistently. The Steps to Success format, complete with full-color photos, drills, and assessment exercises, allows casual archers, competitors, and bow hunters to progress at their own pace.

Art of String Figures

Author: International String Figure Association
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486829162
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
Rooted in tribal customs and cultural traditions from around the world, making string figures is an ancient pastime that continues to charm people of all ages. This compilation of projects from String Figure Magazine presents easy-to-follow photographs and simple, step-by-step directions for creating more than two dozen captivating string figures that can jump, flip, and perform other tricks. In addition to basic instructions on how to get started, this guide features brief accounts of each figure's historical background. They include "Kidnapped Baby" and "Broken Home, Mended Home" from Hawaii, "A Flock of Birds" and "Old Man Chewing" from the Solomon Islands, and the Australian "Setting Sun." From the Congo come "Leopard's Mouth," "Rubber Band" from Tibet, and from India, "Scissors." Other figures spotlight the traditions of North America's Navajo and Kwakiutl peoples and natives of Brazil, Guyana, and Argentina. A great travel pastime and on-the-go activity, making string figures is a delightful, inexpensive, and easily acquired hobby.

Tuning for Performance

Author: Jake Kaminski
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 78

Book Description
Tuning for Performance is a step-by-step recurve archery tuning guide by two-time Olympic Silver Medalist Jake Kaminski. In these information-packed chapters, Jake will walk you through exactly how to tune your bow: *Tuning Method *General Principals *Order of Operations *Rough Setup *Aligning Limbs *Center Shot *Brace Height *Tiller *Stabilizer Setup *Bare Shaft Tuning *Walk Back Tuning *Final Bare Shaft Tune *Fine Tuning *Changes and Affects *Sight Setup *Arrow Building and Selection *Fletching Selection. "You shoot the bow, and the bow shoots the arrow... Why not give your bow and arrow the best opportunity to perform in unison?" -Jake Kaminski

Inside the Archer

Author: KiSik Lee
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982426500
Category : Archers
Languages : en
Pages : 270

Book Description

The Intermediate Archer

Author: Ben Hastings,
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport
ISBN: 1782559035
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
The Intermediate Archer fills the resource gap, helping those archers who have taken their first steps by completing a beginner's course and are wondering where to go next. It is the answer to all of the intermediate archer's questions, such as how do they improve their technique, what sort of equipment should they buy, and what type of archery is right for them? Author Ben Hastings provides the information every intermediate archer needs. He covers archery types, bow types, other equipment and equipment maintenance, the anatomy of the bow, technique, competition, the mental side of archery, and more—all in this one concise yet complete guide. With this book, the intermediate archer can feel confident as they further improve and enhance their skills.

DIY String Art

Author: Jesse Dresbach
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1632504634
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
This isn't your summer camp string art! String art is making a comeback with seemingly endless new designs, and author Jesse Drebach's modern, more flexible approach lets you methodically string away to your heart's content. This book is full of patterns--simple to more intricate designs--that help you quickly get to the fun part of the craft--the stringing! Jesse walks you through his tool room, and even includes tips on cutting and preparing the right size boards. He shares how to structure the nails using paper patterns and details several stringing techniques. DIY String Art includes simple geometrics, nature-inspired motifs worked on tree slices, zodiac signs, and even patterns for negative space string art where you fill in the entire board everywhere but inside the chosen motif. These are cool, urban designs, some with random string work, some with faceted sections and still others with specific string paths to achieve more uniform results, and they look amazing no matter where you hang them. Jesse's double-wrap technique lets you add pronounced details and even create a string frame--he's thought of, basically, everything you need to know to string a gallery of modern art!