Traditional Archery (Paperback)

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Product Description

*170 b/w photos
* 6 x 9
* Expert information on selecting and using classic archery equipment: longbows and recurves
* Detailed instructional photographs throughout

The tools of traditional archery, the longbow and recurve bow, have remained virtually unchanged for tens of thousands of years. In this thorough, fully illustrated guide, archery expert Sam Fadala presents a detailed examination of this sport, which has experienced a renewed popularity in the last decade. Traditional Archery gives careful attention to bow and arrow selection, equipment tuning and maintenance, shooting techniques, accessories, safety, history, and traditional archery resources.

Sam Fadala is an expert on traditional weapons and has written numerous books and articles on archery and the outdoors. He lives in Mills, Wyoming.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1st edition (June 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811729435
• ISBN-13: 978-0811729437
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #295,906 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good beginners book, September 11, 2003

By	Andrew Kleewein (USA) - See all my reviews

I have just recently started archery as a hobby, and have found this book to be very helpful. The book covers all of the basics, and lists a variety of different options for styles and equipment. By covering all areas, it gives you a good idea of what is out there and makes you more familiar with the wide world of Archery. Also, the author ties in many of his own personal experiences, which makes it a little more upbeat in comparison to some other drier books. It's only weakness is lack of depth in certain areas. This lack of depth makes it an excellent starting point for the novice archer, yet not much help in any higher levels.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for the newbie, April 13, 2005

By	Samuel J. Williams "Certified Complainer" (Georgia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My wife bought me this shortly BEFORE I bought my bow. I suppose she got sick of hearing me talk about getting into archery and felt this would help appease me (or even change my mind). She was right. I ended up with my face buried in this book for weeks, and then even more after I bought my bow and began shooting.

It covers a lot of ground for the beginner. Detailed explanations of terminology, the history of bow types, techniques, and even sources for equipment can be found here. There are a multitude of photos to accompany the chapters, which help to illustrate the topics of discussion (unlike those found in some other archery books, which have nothing to do with anything being discussed).

So, if you're new to archery or are switching from a compound to instictive shooting, this one comes highly recommended.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Basic to Intermediate, November 19, 2001

By	"x_monkey1" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This book is excellent for instructing one in fine-tuning a traditional bow (recurve or long), and matching arrows to such a bow... among many other things.