For archery you need a bow fitted to your draw length and weight, arrows matched to the bow, an arm guard and a finger tab or release. A quiver carries the arrows, and clubs and teams wear matching jerseys.
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Archery Equipment Starter Kit
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1. Archery Jerseys & Uniform
Archery clubs and teams wear matching jerseys at tournaments, often with sponsor logos. We make sublimated archery jerseys in light, close-fitting fabric that stays clear of the bowstring.
Check our archery jersey size chart before you collect sizes.
Still need a team name? See our archery team names.
2. Bow and Arrows
Get fitted at an archery shop or club: a bow has to match your draw length and a weight you can hold steady, and arrows have to match the bow. Most new archers start on a club recurve.
3. Arm Guard
An arm guard protects the inside of your forearm from the bowstring.
- 3-Strap Archery Arm Guard – a light adjustable arm guard with thousands of reviews.
4. Finger Tab
A tab protects your fingers on a recurve bow and gives a cleaner release.
- Bicaster Leather Finger Tab – a leather and aluminium tab for recurve shooting.
Archery Equipment Checklist
- Club jersey
- Bow (fitted)
- Matched arrows
- Arm guard
- Finger tab or release
- Quiver
FAQ
Should I buy a bow online?
Not your first one. A shop or club can fit draw length and weight, which matters more than the brand.
Conclusion
Archery gear has to fit you. We recommend starting with a fitted bow and matched arrows from an archery shop, an arm guard, a finger tab and a matching club jersey.
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