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Compound Bows

Locations: The Arrow Shop

Compound bows are hand-drawn, hand-held bows with a mechanical component that reduces the draw weight and increases the speed of the arrow. Cables and cams (or pulleys) ease the draw and reduce the bow’s holding weight (called let-off). These vary from traditional bows in that they have these added mechanisms, and are often heavier. Depending on your skill level, shooting interest, capabilities, and simple preferences, a compound bow could be the right type of bow for new shooters. The bow you choose will be custom fit to your draw length and draw weight for maximum comfort, safety, and performance.

5 March 2026, 8:00 am

A Beginner’s Guide to Thumb Releases

A Beginner’s Guide to Thumb Releases

Most compound-bow archers use wrist-strap releases with a trigger activated by the index finger. But as you shoot more regularly with this popular release, you might find yourself “punching” the trigger. Coaching advice is the best way to beat this issue, but some archers cure themselves by switching to a different release style. The two […]

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