Athletic of Archery in Different Style

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When you’re just starting out as an archer you’ll probably have a few questions about what bow you need to buy and what style of archery you should try first. In this article we’re going to answer your most asked questions and take you through everything you need to know to get you started out!

What the best archery discipline for a beginner??

The best archery discipline for a beginner is indoor or outdoor target archery. It’s the most popular style or archery, is widely practised in many locations and gives the best introduction to the other disciplines of the sport. 

What’s the best type of bow for a beginner?

?The best type of bow for a beginner is a recurve bow. This will enable you to learn the basics of archery with the most versatile and cost effective type of bow before you consider getting a more expensive compound.

We have much more information on this type of bow and some great examples of beginner bows in this piece on the best recurve bow. But if you’re searching for a child or a youth you’ll be better served by this article we’ve written on the best youth recurve bows.

If you were considering a longbow or a compound as your first choice then we’ve a couple of guides that compare the pros and cons of these other styles of bow to the recurve. Check them out here: compound vs recurve, longbow vs recurve.