Bow International is the world's only specialist target archery print magazine, and within each issue you'll find news and reviews, new gear, technique, advice and tips; plus exclusive interviews from the world's greatest archers.
Welcome to Issue 187, The Ultimate Gear. Inspired by the recent IOC decision to include compound in the Olympics we start off with a selection of gear that will take your compound precision to the max – you too could be going to the Olympics! This is complemented by a thought-provoking “Opinions” column where world experts express their views on compound’s inclusion in LA28. We put together a high-end beginner-intermediate recurve kit to last, and feature two standout product spotlights: WIAWIS MXT-XT limbs and LCA’s Draw Board and Bow Holder combo. Dr James Park talks bow length selection, and Sophie Meering explores the uses of the eye-blinder; she also reports from Antalya Spring Arrows. We highlight the 10th anniversary of Archery Fit, UK’s most successful indoor archery club, and feature…
World Cup season is back, starting with a Stage 1 World ranking event in Central Florida, USA, the first-time host. The event took place in Auburndale city, from April 8 to 13th. Great Britain’s Penny Healey started the outdoor season with a bang, taking the women’s recurve champion title against the veteran Alejandra Valencia of Mexico, thus booking the finals spot to be held later this year in Nanjing, People’s Republic of China, on October 17 – 19. The 20-year-old had represented GB at Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, however this has not been the success young Penny had hoped for: “When I came home from Paris, I was really disappointed with myself, because I was shooting really well before, but I just had a little blip which threw me…
The home of the legendary figure of Robin Hood, Nottingham, will once again play host to The GB National Tour Finals. The event will take place on the last weekend of summer, on 30 – 31st of August, at the historic Wollaton Hall, where there will be plenty of activities for spectators of all ages. The GB National Tour Finals will be preceded by the six qualifying stages, taking place at various dates between April 26th to August 10th, at various locations, including the home of British archery, Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire, and other Archery GB venues in Barnsley, Surrey and Oxford. A total of forty finalists will go head-to-head at the Finals in August, and it will be a great opportunity to watch and meet the…
Stage 2 of the World ranking event, the Hyundai Archery World Cup, returned to Shanghai, China for the fifteenth time; the event was held on 6 – 11th of May. This time it was the GB’s compound division duo that impressed on the world stage! Ella Gibson and Ajay Scott grabbed the mixed team gold against Batuhan Akcaoglu and Hazal Burun of Türkiye. The GB team duo has demonstrated a great show of skill, sending a strong statement to the world in the wake of the announcement that confirmed the long-awaited inclusion of the compound bow mixed team event at the Olympic Games in LA28. Ella Gibson (24) is one of GB’s winningest and most experienced international circuit compound women and has held a World Number One spot for one…
International judge, Alec Potts was elected as the Archery GB’s president; the announcement was broadcast during the annual general meeting on April 26th. Potts is to serve a four-year term in this role. Chair Mark Briegal said: "We're very excited to be able to call on Graham’s vast archery experience around the globe and nationally, as our new president." Graham Potts is a multi-game international judge and was the only British International judge at London 2012. The AGB president is not directly involved in the day-to-day organisational work, direct decision-making, or voting – these would be the duties of the AGB director. The honorary role of the Archery GB president revolves around the ceremonial duties; president’s main duties revolve around being a sports ambassador and figurehead to the organisation, as…
Archery Fit, the indoor archery club in Greenwich, London, known for being open every day of the week, was founded by Roman and Kate Godkin (former, Zalyubovskaya), and was highlighted by World Archery as a unique indoor archery club: “Archery Fit, is something new. It’s a fresh, exciting take on the traditional club, and it’s making the sport available in a way that simply appeals.” (07.11.2016, Andrea Vasquez, World Archery News). Since its foundation the club has been going from strength to strength, with an impressive members list, and other clubs may learn lessons from this innovative and popular venture. From opening its doors in 2015 to now, AF boasts remarkable statistics: 150,000+ classes and session participants; 30,000+ unique customers (98% positive Google feedback!); 5,000+ unique customers in 2024 (13…
