Traditional archery - Sam Fadala

The Traditional Longbow and recurve bow have experienced a renewed popularity in the last decade, capturing the imagination and testing the skill of archers all over the world. In this thorough, fully illustrated guide, archery expert Sam Fadala presents a detailed examination of traditional archery. This book includes: Custom bow and arrow selection; Bow tuning, testing, and maintenance; Arrow construction; Instinctive shooting techniques; Use of gloves and arm guards; History of traditional archery; Bow and shooting safety; Resource list of custom bowyers, arrow makers, and equipment manufacturers.