What are the misunderstandings about archery?

1. Do you need a strong body to shoot archery?

Archery is a skill-based sport, not a brute force sport. Beginners will use a lighter bow to train at first. As they continue to improve, the weight of the bow will increase, and the speed of the arrow will naturally increase. American athlete Parker won the individual bronze medal in the 1988 Olympics. The bow he chose at that time weighed 28 pounds. The weight of the fully drawn bow was like holding a puppy. Moreover, referring to the Korean women's team players, they can be said to be the best in the archery circle, but most of them weigh about 55 kilograms. In fact, a relatively strong and muscular player may not become a top archer.

2. Is archery dangerous?

According to the latest data, archery is one of the safest sports in the world. Its safety factor is three times that of golf, and the injury rate is 1/2000. In fact, 90% of injuries are caused by hunting with bows and arrows, not sports competitions.

3. Can't shoot archery if you have poor eyesight?

Poor eyesight does not have a big impact on archery. Aiming with the eyes is only a small part of archery, and it is worth noting that few sports allow players to wear glasses, but archery is one of them. Two-time Olympic champion Lim Dong-hyun has very poor eyesight and can only see a blurry shadow at a distance of 70 meters, but despite this, he still set a world record for 70 meters. This shows that anything is possible!

4. Is archery expensive?

The cost of archery is up to you! As a beginner, most archery clubs will provide you with equipment. You can also buy a basic bow, arrows and some accessories first, which will only cost a few hundred dollars and will last for several years. Equipment replacement can be determined according to the development of your own skills. If you feel the need to replace equipment, you can also look for suitable equipment in the second-hand market, where it is very solid and no different from new.

5. Shooting arrows all day must be boring

Sports that can improve self-discipline, concentration, and accuracy will never make people feel bored. In fact, archery provides people with many choices, compound bows or recurve bows, indoor competitions or outdoor competitions, aiming, field or 3D are up to you. You can choose to shoot arrows around your home, or you can choose to go abroad and compete with masters. Archery skills require continuous training and cultivation!

6. Do you have to wear green clothes for archery?

The green clothes allusion originated from Robin Hood, a hero in British folklore. Robin Hood was a green forest hero who robbed the rich and helped the poor, and was chivalrous and righteous. His most outstanding skill was archery. In today's archery competitions, there is still a "Robin Hood" which means shooting another arrow that has hit the bull's eye and splitting the arrow into two. This is a portrayal of Robin Hood's superb archery skills. Because this hero wears green clothes all year round, there is a saying that archery wears green clothes.