Coming up for retirement, have attempted to use a bow on several occassions at different events, decided I really enjoyed this, and would like to take it up as a interesting sport....where do I start, and how much is it going to cost.....In England!
2006-10-08 08:21:01 · 6 answers · asked by SUPER-GLITCH 6 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
I took this up a long time ago, going down the route of training bows then going on to my own which was a recurve made of fibreglass and aluminium.
Last year I got rid of all my equipment and started again with a longbow.
No sights, counterweights, arrow rests or anything.
Just a man and two sticks.
Bow was seventy pounds, six arrows thirty pounds.
Living on a farm I can shoot any time I like but being in a club allows me winter nights indoors to keep practicing.
Of course accuracy suffered with going native, so to speak.
As to Northcarr's comments;
I have a feeling I know the club and if I am right, she is wrong.
The price of being in a club is quite expensive so as to cover insurance costs which are the biggest part of that.
Rather a lot CAN go wrong in archery.
Clubs have to be formal with whistles and standing lines to ensure no-one gets hurt.
This might appear a bit stiff to some but it's in the interests of everyone there.
I also find people who use an accent as an excuse for not fitting in have themselves brought the wrong attitude.
There are not many clubs here in Scotland and I have yet to find one that did not welcome newcomers.
When the Robin Hood TV series starts, membership will boom.
In six weeks very few will be left, such is the etiquette of the sport.
No back quivers and no tights (so far!).
www.quicks.com is a big archery site but try ebay too.
2006-10-08 09:17:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like Jock has been quite informative, why not retire up to Scotland and join him in the wide outdoors where you can practice to your hearts content:0) ...being serious, have looked into the art myself quite recently. The fine art of Kyudo which is Japanese archery. The equipment is quite expensive - around £250 for the basic gear and uniform, the classes are free keeping with etiquette, but the hire of the dojo is shared amongst members, so not sure how much that comes to. It is a beautiful art and so graceful. If you want to know more then visit the site below. Hope you manage to find something that is right for you.
2006-10-08 09:31:19 · answer #2 · answered by Glasshopper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
took up archery 6 months ago cost approx £200 for a good bow and arrows plus targets can be as expensive as you want it to be
very good shop online called chiltern archery will give good advice on starting up aswell.Enjoy.I've never looked back joined a club thats local and go with a friend at any oppurtunity.
2006-10-08 08:50:52 · answer #3 · answered by adey68 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Local leisure centre by me does this heard about it after newspaper article, rather expensive and the members unwelcoming (unusual after the free ad in paper). Maybe it was my accent - never went back - a lesson for us all in that as we must have all been the new person at sometime. Good luck and enjoy your retirement. Scotland
2006-10-08 08:35:07 · answer #4 · answered by northcarrlight 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just my opinion, but buy an inexpensive long bow, or recurve bow. they are simple to use. find an archery store with a good owner to help out. maybe he can put you on a used bow, or inexpensive one to start with.
2006-10-08 10:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by more than a hat rack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google search it in your area
2006-10-08 08:23:58 · answer #6 · answered by L6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋