2007-02-08 10:08:45 · 10 answers · asked by alvin1212 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Always on the inside now,but way back it was on the outside before the archers paradox was discovered.
2007-02-08 10:19:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which ever hand you pull the string back with, let's say right, the arrow will always be on the opposite side of the bow. Me, I draw the string with my right hand so the arrow is on the left side of the bow. The arrow is always on the side of the bow that you hold the bow in. Left hand holds bow, arrow on the left.
BUT.....and this is a big but....it's traditional crap that holds no real sway in archery today. It's like only mounting a horse from the left side so your sword doesn't get in your way as you mount. Well, I don't really worry about my sword these days but it's still traditional to mount on the left.
Most societies that relied on mounted archery would have the arrow on the left side of the bow just like today so while riding, they could hold the arrow in place with the index finger. Mongols, Chinese, Europeans to a large degree used the left side finger hold. Other societies like the American Indians traditionally used the arrow on the right side until they met up with the mounted Europeans and switched to the left side mounted finger grip. Japanese and Chinese, period artworks exist to show they both used both sides.
Up til a couple of decades ago, most bows you could pick up, if they weren't compound types, had dual arrow rests so you could choose for yourself. Me, I prefer the right side thumb grip (arrow held in place by the left thumb on the right side of the bow), but my last three bows all have/had left side rests so there is no choice any more.
Hope that helps.
2007-02-08 11:35:23 · answer #2 · answered by randkl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The arrow rest on the outside of the bow, rather your right or left handed. The bow string is drawn back with two fingers. Draw the arrow back until your thumb touches your noise. Sight down the arrow aim and release.
2007-02-08 10:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The arrow goes on the notch opposite the hand holding the bow outside the bow. Watch out for string burns!
2007-02-08 16:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
inside
2007-02-09 15:34:26 · answer #5 · answered by bigmikeh53 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
inside unless you're using a cross-bow, in which case, it would rest on the top of the bow.
2007-02-08 10:16:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
inside
2007-02-08 10:12:07 · answer #7 · answered by rhoades357 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ennal Ahmal Biunniyath-( Hadith) Means deeds are viewed based on intention.
2016-05-23 22:42:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a recurve 47lb bow and mine is on the outside!!!! I shoot instinctive> No sights!!!!
2007-02-08 12:48:15 · answer #9 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
diddo. inside.
2007-02-08 11:06:58 · answer #10 · answered by duckkillerdan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋