"As the 2024 Olympics draw to a close, 27% of those surveyed believe that they could make it to the LA 2028 Games.... Overall, younger respondents were more confident than their older counterparts, with 17% believing they could qualify for archery...."

I do love that the average person thinks they could pick a bow up tomorrow and qualify for the Olympics in 4 years... Laughable really

South Korea's Lim Si-hyeon has hit a score of 694 in the woman's ranking rounds

There is a new guy who just came in, bought a recurve (sight and front stab) this summer and learned in his backyard by himself. He was noticed on inscription day and was directly assigned to competitive practice, skipping beginners class. His posture isn't perfect, he doesn't drop or have a clicker, yet he is besting all (and i mean all) of us. Has anyone experienced that ?

I mean I get that it's professional and is therefore made with the best of things. But what exactly is it that drives the price so high? What's so special about the technology, design, material etc. I love my set and I would spend all that money again if I had to because it's so worth it but what are we dealing with here?

Very excited to finally have a hobby that gets me out of the house. Can't wait to get this fella out on the range!

But when i come back i felt a pain in my string arm in the shoulder, i shooted 111 arrows at 40@ in that tournament, and the pain keep was getting worse. In the next monday i see a doctor he order physicial recovery and now after physical recovery by doctor orders i should use 20# bows ,i shoot 38#, until full recovery also the next tournament is in less than two weeks ill not reach it and the regional finals is in less than a month, ill be prudent and finish my year with a win after 4 podiums. With my mind on get an ilf bow to leave my club bow behind... Mixed feelings very sad after the doctors order. Cheers from Argentina thank you all for the help with my form check videos.

It was the last arrow too! Still happy with the 57/60 though

My first riser, gone but not forgotten. October 1, 2022 - August 28, 2024

Learning grouping, so just remember that I’m a novice (5th session in) spreading is normally 10-ish centimeters apart but getting better and then today I get this result 18 meters (19,5 yards) indoor with a recurve.

Shooting from 20 yards, been shooting about 3 hours a day for at least 3 or 4 days a week. Still have yet to get consistent grouping from 20 yards (18 meters)

My drawlength is 30.5" using a 68" bow!

Started 18# then 24# then 28# then 30# then my current 32#!

These are medium limbs so OTF is roughly +4#. Currently 36# with 32# medium limbs!

Shooting blank bale daily in my garage anywhere from 90-200 arrows depending on how much time I have

20 mts 25# Only 3 arrows I think after a week shooting with this poundage i would able to use my 37# bow. Also im now shooting with both eyes open and learning to so ntc/ksl

Just got my first oly setup and I’m getting numbness it my middle finger only. As far as I can tell, I’m hooking the way it’s taught in Inside The Archer - rolling into meat of index finger, on joint of middle finger, light pressure on ring finger. Aiming for 40/50/10 pressure index/middle/ring. Picture without tab for reference (not at tension because I couldn’t figure out how to do that and hold the phone at the same time 😂)

The tab is new but was cheap and I’ve already ordered another proper one with cordovan leather.

Shooting 26# limbs (measured 27# at full draw).

I should stop shooting until I get the new tab, right? Anything else I’m missing?

Numbness starts when I get to ~100 arrows.

A few months back I posted something similar, convinced that I shot a Robin Hood but was quickly corrected that it needed to be in the 10-ring. So, yesterday while training for a competition I done this... Nicely in the inner 10-ring. Olympic recurve, 18 meters. And now I'll switch to the three-target style for good...