Genesis Bows - The Best Of Everthing!

I think there are several reasons that more youth are interested in our sport of archery than ever before.  The National Archery in The Schools (NASP) program is probably one of the biggest reasons.  I love the Genesis bow and that is what they use in the NASP program.  The Genesis Bows function similar to a recurve in that the weight 'stacks' so the further you pull the bow back, the more weight you are pulling back. This makes it easier for two kids to share the bow or an adult and a child.  The Genesis 'looks' like a compound which is better in the eyes of kids that have a parent that shoots a compound bow.

If you are a beginner in the sport of archery or you have a child that is, I think there a couple of important things to keep in mind.  The goal is that every shot is consistently executed.  But more than that, the goal should be that it is executed with correct form.  I like to start with foot placement or ‘stance.’  The way you stand when you shoot your bow,  will become a habit.  This is why I think it is an important place to start.  If you don’t, you might have a habit that isn’t a good one.  I like to see a shooter stand with their feet shoulder width apart and with their toes pointing at a ninty- degree angle from the target.  I think this stance encourages the correct upper body position when shooting. 

Next, I like to look at the bow hand and the way the shooter holds the bow and the way their hand lays in the grip.  Placement of the archer’s hand in the bow grip should happen before the bow is drawn, not while you are at full draw.  The archer, especially the young archer, should get in the habit of laying their hand on their bow grip exactly the same way for every shot.  So many things during your shot can be affected by your bow hand.  Here is the way I like to explain the way your bow hand should interact with your bow grip to archers, young and old!  Straddle your bow grip where your thumb and forefinger act as your legs would on a motorcycle.  Then, just gently lay your hand down. 

That is the first part of my lesson for begging archery and helping your young archer!  Stay tuned for the more and Please send pictures of your young archers and what has helped to info@eaglearchery.com so we can post them on this blog!

Using Deer Lure & Cover Scent During Your Hunt

The age old problem of using the best deer lure during your hunt is that it can be very messy. Problem solved with Conquest Scent Sticks! Deer Herd in a stick can even be used as a cover scent. Deer Herd in a Stick Contains all the scents and smells of a deer bedding area. The deer are at ease smelling this. Scent may be applied to brush, tree, rocks, and field edges in calling area. The best part...it is not a liquid. It is a stick...no messes, nothing wasted.

Easton Archery Full Bore Arrow Shafts Are HERE!

The long awaited and much anticipated Easton Full Bore Arrow Shafts are in now but we may not have them for long! Finally, a target arrow shaft that cuts lines like a 2712 but is spined like a 2315. We think these shafts will be a slam dunk for indoor and 3D target shooting. The word is that the Easton Points will be backordered until February but the 200 grain and 250 grain Competition Archery points will be in stock early next week.
As an added bonus...we can fletch your Easton Full Bore Arrow Shafts any way you like. Just give us a call and let us know how you want them done. Custom arrow orders usually go out within 24 hours.

NockTurnal Lighted Nocks from Double Take Archery

We just got all of our backorders for the Double Take NockTurnal Nocks filled today. We now have all of the models in stock so don't wait to place your order while supplies last.
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The amzing new patent pending NockTurnal lighted nock made by Double Take Archery is a breathrough design that is more affordable and lighter in weight than most other lighted nocks. The NockTurnal has a string activated "hidden linear switch" that is protected deep within the nock and will not turn on or off inadvertently. The NockTurnal lighted nock system has a speed saving ultra-light design-other lighted nocks weigh up to twice as much. Battery lasts over 20 hours! NockTurnal lighted nocks require no glue, magnets or assembly.

Hoyt AlphaMax Bow Super Sale On Now

We are currently offering brand new Hoyt Alpha Max bows for only $599! For more information on this great deal on one of the most popular and accurate bows for 2010 please visit our website at
http://shop.eaglearchery.com/browse.cfm/hoyt-alphamax-super-sale/2,1741.html

Bow Sights - Do They Really Improve Accuracy?

Bow sights have been around in various manifestations for many years. Bow hunters and competitive shooters alike swear by their favorite sights claiming that the sights make accuracy rates explode and consistent positive results are a given with the latest advances in sights technology. Accuracy in shooting is made up of two major components. First, muscle memory where you repeat an action until it becomes engraved on the muscle movements. Second is the focus and direction of the shot so that accuracy to the target is defined. Both factors or either are helpful in improving accuracy.

Technology

Modern technology is a continual process of improving and refining the products that are used every day. This is true of bow sights as well as other products. Bow sights range from simple peep sights to complex adjustable pin sights and even sights that use laser technology to point at the target. Peep sights consist of a small hole in a ring that allows you to narrow the field of vision so that you are more focused on the target. Laser technology puts a laser beam on the target so that you follow with your eyesight and zero in on the accuracy.

Repetition

No matter which type of bow sights you choose to use in your bow hunting adventures or your competitive shooting efforts, repeating the actions that lead to better results will make your accuracy continue to improve. Bow sights help you to line up the bow on the target so that you learn through trial and error which actions and moves result in success. Pin sights, for example use a small sight pin attached to the sight ring on either a horizontal or vertical plane. With multiple pins, they are lined up to match the distance to the target, such as 20 yards, 30 yards, or 40 yards.

Accuracy

The purpose of bow sights, regardless of the use you place on your archery equipment, is to improve the accuracy of your shooting. If you are a bow hunter, you depend on accuracy in your shots to provide a clean kill. Of course, a competitive shooter wins the contest when he or she is able to consistently hit the precise targets that are intended. As you use the bow sights in the way they were intended, you improve your accuracy resulting in a higher accuracy rate because you identify the target more precisely so that you can then identify the moves needed to hit the target.

Convenience

Bow sights are designed and intended to provide convenient methods to improve the accuracy. These devices are easy to use and in most cases fairly easy to install and sight in. The type of sights that you select will depend on the type of shooting that you do. You may need a light weight sight for moving easily across the hunting ground. You may prefer a heavier device to add stability for your competitive shooting. The convenience of the sights is important in improving your accuracy.

Defining Excellence in Bow Sights - Copper John Sights

With nearly a decade of an award winning line of bow sights on the record for Copper John Sights, the company is not resting on its laurels as winner of a quartet of Best Buy Awards from Inside Archery Magazine. Known for the Dead Nuts Hunting Sight and its successor the Dead Nuts 2 design, Copper John bow sights followed up with the Always Normal Target Sights. The product line released meets the needs of any archer looking for consistent accuracy and performance in all types of conditions. Test these quality products from Copper John with your own archery equipment and shooting style.

Design

The design of the Copper John aiming technology is based on the curved sight frame. Because the frame is curved, the lens of the bow sights are alway flat to the eye, or normal, when the scope is in different positions on the frame of the bow. This technology allows the reduction of distortion to the image. It also reduces the distortion of the scope reticle and increases the clarity exhibited in the scope image. The picture in the bow sights will always remain the same in spite of the position of the scope on the bow frame.

Advantages

Aside from the expected advantages of bow sights in improving accuracy and consistency in your shooting experiences, bow sights lend stability to the bow itself. By adjusting the precise controls the archer is able to zero in on three different planes quickly and easily. Prevent tipping of the bow off the vertical plane and dial in the correct distance and you will have reproducible accuracy in your competition and your hunting archery experience as well. Use the sights with the latest award winning technology, combined with effective practice and you will improve your success rating with this sport.

Unique Features

The unique features that Copper John has implemented in their bow sights include an aiming ring that contrasts with the pin guard. Further, the pin guard is round, thus improving the quality standard of their product. When you are searching for the best quality in bow sights, you want one that is constructed of the best materials available. Depending upon the type of shooting you prefer, the weight of the mechanism is a factor in how effective it is. The ability to see a normal view each time you use the sight no matter what position works for you will help to improve your shooting success score.

Functionality

Of course, all bow sights are intended for the purpose of improving your success rate in hitting the specified target. Furthermore, the best sights, such as Copper John are made of the most durable and long lasting materials for a lifetime of accurate shooting. Weight is a factor that becomes apparent as you carry the equipment through the rough terrain typically found with bow hunting. It is no less important in competitive shooting when you need the stability of the sights to anchor your shot. Consistency in results is always a factor of practice so that each movement is memorized by your mind and by your body.