( 6 reviews )
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Posted: Dec 10 2008
As a bow hunter, national competitive compound archer, and traditional bowyer (self bows), I give this book a solid 5 stars. My favorite is the section on Otzi the 5300 year old "ice-man" found in the Austrian Alps in 1991. Also good information for any archer, or anyone interested in the age-old martial art of archery.
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( 7 of 7 found this review helpful ) Posted: Apr 14 2005
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.
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( 11 of 12 found this review helpful ) Posted: Sep 11 2003
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.
