The Darton DS-700 at First Glance Welcome to our Darton DS-700 compound bow review. The first thing an archer notices about the DS-700 is that it is really short and really fast! Also, it has a 7-inch brace height which is unusual for such a short bow. It is the perfect choice for archers with …
What is brace height, how does an archer measure it, and why is it important? Brace height is the distance from the pivot point of the bow’s riser located at the deepest part of the grip on the belly side of the bow (the side facing the archer) to the bow string when the bow …
What is draw length, how does an archer measure it and, why is it important? Draw length is the distance from the back of the bow (the side facing away from the archer) to the apex of the bow string (aka “nock point”) when the bow is drawn to the archer’s anchor point (the place …
With over 125 different terms describing archery gear and archery techniques, the simple act of discussing the sport of archery with a fellow archer seemingly requires the use of an entire sub-language that is a complete mystery to anyone who is not themselves an archer! For instance, speaking strictly of measurements, we have draw weight, …
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The Martin Lithium LTD at First Glance Welcome to our Martin Lithium LTD compound bow review. A quick glance at Martin’s new bow reveals that it features one of the new, ultralight, skeletonized, risers made from machined aluminum with a bridge at the pivot point (the weakest part of the riser) to provide both strength …