Having a hobby in today’s world is an absolute must! It has always been essential to keep an activity separate from work and family life to release tension, but with the accessibility of the internet these days,
having a hobby
no longer seems like a must. Since our bodies were designed to move around though, having a hobby that keeps you on the move and de-stress is the way to go. One interesting hobby to have is archery, but to start with that, you need to choose the right bow for your body type.
The Top 5 Factors to Consider when Choosing a Compound Bow
Read on below for some factors to consider when choosing the right compound bow.
1. Understanding Compound Bows
There are several types of bows to choose from. The most prominent two are the recurve bows and compound bows. Recurve bows are also known as traditional bows, and those are the ones we see regularly in movies. Compound bows though are a bit more than just wood and string. They’re usually stronger, heavier, and better for beginners.
2. Gender
Before compound bows, traditional bows were not always very suitable for a female body due to women’s relatively smaller frame. Gender plays a role in this only because of the different body form;
women’s compound bow
is smaller and that affects draw length, its weight, as well as its height and length.
Men’s compound bows are usually larger and thus give them a longer draw length for instance.
3. Draw Length
Draw length is basically how far back you can take the arrow before letting it rip through the air to your target. Before you purchase a compound bow, you need to know that its draw length must match your own personal draw length, which is measured by holding out your arms wide and measuring from fingertip to fingertip. Take that number, divide it by 2.5 and you’ve got your draw length.
4. Weight
Shooting your target doesn’t just depend on how far back you drew your bow, it also depends on the weight of the bow itself. Carrying something too heavy will ruin your balance and make your muscles too shaky to aim correctly. Make sure you buy a bow that is the perfect weight for your body.
5. Height and Length
With compound bows, it is known the more height you have with them (from string to grip), the more “forgiving” they’ll be, meaning there will be fewer mistakes when shooting. As for the length, the longer the bow, the easier it is for shooting since it maximizes success for beginners.

Instead of us going for a run or learning how to play the piano,
we take the easy route
and check our phones and play online games. As mentioned, our bodies were not made for merely just sit around, so take the step and take on archery. Before you do that, make sure you do your research thoroughly and understand which type of bow will suit your body form. The last thing you need out of something that is meant to de-stress you is unsolicited physical pain.