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Archery: Poor performances cost Marbawi Asian spot New Straits Times Marbawi's exclusion allowed for the infusion of youth into the six-man men's squad which saw the inclusion of three back-up elite archers. Our archers aim for a silver in Asian GPMalaysia Star all 2 news articles »

Archers descend on Kolkata Hindu KOLKATA: The cream of Indian archery has assembled here at the SAI, Eastern Centre, to attend a three-day selection trials beginning on Saturday to pick the IN THE CITYCalcutta Telegraph all 2 news articles »

Over the river and under the old bridge, find Archery Park (slideshow) Jordan Independent Despite Archery Park's proximity to two highways, it's strangely serene there. It's a hidden treasure. A few years after safety concerns left archers and and more »

Outdoor notebook: Utah officials making rattlesnake safety reminders Salt Lake Tribune Weber State University will host more than 400 archers from across the globe during the 2009 World Archery Youth Championships July 12-19 at WSU's Lindquist and more »

OUTDOORS NOTEBOOK: Aquatic nuisance species compliance, ND youth Grand Forks Herald More recently, the Bismarck Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation conducted the second annual MULEY Day Camp where youths participated in archery and rifle Wildlife photo contest changesJamestown Sun DOUG LEIER: Fishing: A favorite summer sportGrand Forks Herald all 5 news articles »

1. Set includes unbreakable 41" flexible nylon bow with durable string, three 23" arrows with all-weather feathers and rubber safety suction tips.
2. Quiver to store arrows, a bonus blow dart set and a weather-resistant, durable plastic target with three-legged tripod also included
3. Add our Set of 6 Additional Arrows (sold separately) for added fun
4. Parental guidance recommended
5. Weight 4.5 lbs. (Age 5+)

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1. Pre-assembled junior compound bow set with accessories. Accessories include: 2 composite youth arrows, two-piece quiver, arm guard, finger tab, and a single pin sight system.
2. Axle to axle is 33 inches, 17lb to 21lb draw weight, 26" max draw, 8" brace height, 65% let off cam.
3. Right Hand only, integrated composite center shot riser.
4. Built with heavy weight composite limbs, with all weather string and cable systems.
5. Unit is solid Black

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Price: $51.84

1. 1 bow, 2 Safetyglass arrows, belt quiver, arrow rest
2. 19 in. Draw Length, 9 1/2 lb Draw Weight, durable composite limbs, composite reflex handle and high density nylon wheels,
3. For right hand shooters
4. Limited 90 Day Warranty

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1. 1 bow, 2 Safetyglass arrows, armguard
2. 22 in. Draw Length, 9 1/2 lb Draw Weight, 29 1/2 in. axle to axle, 30% let-off, durable fiberglass construction
3. For right or left hand shooters
4. Limited 90 Day Warranty

List Price: $9.99

1. 39" fiberglass bow
2. three 18" wooden arrows
3. soft rubber tips for safety
4. target included
5. good for pretend play

News

There's a lot of archery that happens at our house. There's a big bag stuffed with rags for a target and lately there is an old shower curtain hung from the trees as a back stop for wayward arrows (or at least to slow them down) and there's two guys who have made their own bows and one neighbor that comes over to shoot with them, too -- she in a tunic and boots -- and then there is the Arrow Girl who is sent in after all the arrows are shot to pull them out of the target and out of the grass and bring them back to the big guys.

So there's Em shooting his bow. (When Bea was littler she would shout out, "Shoot de Bow!" which none of us can stop exclaiming even though she can say it perfectly plainly now.) Please note that he's whistling. This child whistles all. the. time. Look here and see what I mean.


Here's Lucian. He likes to shoot de bow. He's pretty good, too, almost as good as Emmett. Maybe with a little more practice...


And here's Arrow Girl. She knows not to leave the line of fire until the field is clear and she's told it's safe. Then she takes off as fast as she can and collects the arrows and she knows to then walk back holding them properly -- clasped in two hands in front of her held out horizontal. Not like scissors, that could be bad. Nope, they must be held out in two hands right in front. She's...

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