Archery Terms

Archery terms

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There are currently 19 names in this directory beginning with the letter F.
Flex
The arrow shaft does provide a certain degree of bend, this is known as the Flex.
Fletch
One of the vanes in which you attached to the arrow, these either feather, rubber or plastic.
Flatbow
When the bow is not a recurve bow but has a cross section.
Fletcher
The name given to the person that makes fletches for arrows.
Fletching
The name given to all 3 Fletches, these are the vanes at the end of the arrow. Normally feather, plastic or rubber in material.
Flinching
This is when you move your bow arm or the hand you use to draw the bow, before releasing the arrow.
Full Draw
When your drawing hand is at the anchor point and you have drawn the bow string, this is known as full draw.
Fiberglass
A material that is used to create bows and arrows.
Field Archery
A type of archery where you would shoot your arrows at different targets, outside over different types of terrains. Its popular to do these in woods and the targets used are normally either bulls-eyes or 3d animals.
Field Captain
The name given to the person in charge of a field competition/tournament.
Finger Pinch
Is when the bowstring is pulled back with the fingers against the nock or arrow.
Finger Tab
A leather piece that is used to protect your fingers when you pull the bowstring back.
Flax-linen
Is a material that was used in medieval days on the bowstrings, it is now only used on longbows for re-enactments.
Flemish String/Twist
Is when your string is made from two different strings, these are normally different colours. You also find that these are hand twisted together.
Flight Bow
These bows are made specifically for those that do flight shooting. They tend to be very strong with draw weights being over 100lb.
Flight Shooting
Is a type of archery where the aim is to see who can shoot an arrow the furthest distance.
Flu-Flu Arrow
This type of arrow is used when shooting aerial targets, it is made from large fletchings and these prevent it from travelling to far away.
Follow Through
This is the motion you do after you have shot the arrow, to avoid any change in its direction.
Foot Markers
These are used to determine where the archers feet are at the shooting line, at an indoor range you might have lines or otherwise any other object to indicate them.