Billets are split from a side by side position in the same log to obtain similar limb performance characteristics, and spliced in the handle section of a bow.īlunt - An arrowhead with a flattened point, used for small game hunting or roving.īodkin - A conical arrow point having three or four sides. Artificial barred feathers are less expensive and quite common.īarrel Tapered Arrow - An arrow thickest in the center that tapers down on both ends.īelly - The surface of the bow facing the archer when drawing the bow, the side with the bowstring. See diagram above.īillet - A length of wood used in making selfbows.
Illegal for bowhunting today.īarred Fletching - Feathers with a striped appearance as naturally found on the wild turkey or dark domesticated bird (as opposed to white turkeys). When heat treated produces a limb with exceptional elasticity and cast.īanana Fletch - A fletching design with the highest portion of the arc at or near the middle of the fletching, tapering off on both ends equally.īarb - A point of an arrowhead that flows back behind the ferrule, preventing the head from being extracted easily. See diagram above.īamboo - A tropical grass used as a bow core wood. This design preloads the limbs of the bow when braced. See diagram above.īacking - Material placed on the back of bow to help reinforce the limbs, such as fiberglass, hickory, rawhide, baleen, sinew, or a variety of other materials.īackset - A longbow design where unbraced limbs angle backward, away from the shooter, in a reflexed position.
īack - The bow surface facing away from the archer when the bow is being drawn. Pronounced “ask-am,” it is named after Roger Ascham, the author of Toxophilus, the first English book on archery.Ītlatl - A primitive hand-held device used for throwing a spear. Originally an arrowsmith was the maker of metal arrowheads a fletcher was the one who fletched and finished an arrow.Īscham - A tall, slender wooden case used to hold bows and arrows. See diagram above.Īrrowsmith - A broad term used today to describe anyone who makes arrows. Also called a “stele.”Īrrow Shelf - The flat or radiused portion of the sight window where the arrow rests, just above the handle, and is usually covered with leather or felt. See diagram above.Īrrow Shaft - A rod used to make an arrow. Can be any various types of material, such as plastic, bone, metal or wood, or may be cut directly into the shaft, called a self-nock.Īrrow Plate - A piece of leather or other material placed on the lateral side of the sight window, just above the arrow rest, to receive the chaffing of the arrow when released. Also called a “bracer.”Īrrow - A straight, slender rod, usually fletched and tipped, that is the projectile shot from a bow.Īrrowhead - The striking end of the arrow, usually a separate piece fastened to the arrow shaft.Īrrow Nock - A notch in the end of the arrow to accept the bowstring. Related Forum Post: Archer’s ParadoxĪrmguard - A sheath positioned on the bow arm that prevents the bowstring from slapping the arm or catching sleeves. Once called “anchorage.” Related article: The Follow Through Anchor Related Forum Posts: Where’s Your Anchor, Anchor PointĪrcher - One who shoots with, or is skilled in the use of, a bow and arrow.Īrcher’s Paradox - The horizontal flexing of an arrow as it goes around the riser of the bow, after which it straightens out and flies its normal trajectory. The bow is drawn to that same location every time for consistency.
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Although not fancy, Actionwood is strong and reliable, making it a great core wood choice.Īim - The concentrated effort to direct an arrow to its target.Īnchor - Also know as the “anchor point.” Can be any specific point on the body used as a location to anchor the archer’s hand at full draw, most often a spot on the face, such as the corner of the mouth. Actionwood - A popular limb core material made from laminated rock maple.
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