One of the concerns that people might have when they are starting out with the sport of archery is that they are buying a compound bow that will best suit their needs. The price is quite high and making a mistake with the bow that you buy could be a costly exercise.
If you have been around for a little while you may have hear people mention the term “entry-level compound bow”. As the name suggests it is a bow that has been designed for someone just starting out in the sport.
Around 5 years ago an entry level compound bow may have only had a maximum speed rating of around 280 to 290 feet per second. But with the rapid improvements in technology it is not uncommon for an entry level bow to be capable of over 320 feet per second. The Bear Charge is a good example of an entry level bow that has this kind of speed capability.
The speed of the bow is not the only important factor to consider. Indeed, there’s no point in firing off arrows at unbelievable speeds if your technique is so poor you have no hope of coming anywhere near your intended target. For this reason a good entry level bow will be designed to assist you in shooting accurately, even if your technique is less than perfect.
The length of the brace height, the design of the riser and the construction of the limbs are all factors that will enhance your shooting prowess. The other big factor that should not be underestimated and will never go out of fashion is the amount of practice you do with your bow. The more you use it the more familiar it will feel in your hand. As a consequence you accuracy with the bow is also going to improve.
The sport of archery can be a very rewarding one with the use of the compound bow and a few arrows virtually all that is required to succeed. It may take a bow stabilizer to help settle your aim but once you have committed to practicing every day you should see rapid improvement.