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Im new to archery i was wondering what a decent bow would be for $250 or less? The only thing i know is that i want a traditional bow and not a compound one.

I’d get a Longbow or a Recurve. They grow with you, since the farther you pull it back, the more poundage your letting off. There are plenty of them around $150-$250. If you check your local Pawn shop, you might be able to find one cheaper. I got a Browning compound bow for $75 and it works like a dream. Good luck and Good hunting.

The metric system of measurement is an internationally agreed-upon set of units for expressing the amounts of various quantities such as length, mass, time, and temperature. As of now, every nation in the world has adopted the metric system, with only four exceptions: the United States, Brunei, Burma, and Yemen (which use the English units of measurement). Because of its convenience and consistency, scientists have used the metric system of units for more than 200 years. Originally, the metric system was based on only three fundamental units: the meter for length, the kilogram for mass, and the second for time. Today, there are more than 50 officially recognized units for various scientific quantities.

The Metric system was developed in France during the Napoleonic reign of France in the 1790’s. The metric system has several advantages over the English system due to which the scientific community has adopted the metric system almost from its inception. In fact, the metric system missed being nationalized in U.S. by one vote in the Continental Congress in the late 1700’s or early 1800’s. As it is used by most nations of the world, it has commercial and trade advantage. If American manufacturers having both domestic and international customers are to compete, they have to absorb the added cost of dealing with two systems of measurement.

A marathon is an endurance foot race which covers 26 miles, 385 yards (42.2 kilometers). It is named after the Greek Battle of Marathon, which occurred in 490 BCE. In addition to being an Olympic event for both men and women, marathons are run all over the world on a variety of terrain types by athletes at various skill levels. To perform well in a marathon, an athlete undergoes a vigorous period of training to develop stamina and learn his or her physical limitations.

It is said that after the Greeks were victorious over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon, they sent a runner to Athens with the news. The runner, Pheidippides, ran the entire distance to Athens without stopping, announced the victory, and then dropped dead, due to the physical stress on his body caused by the long run. Numerous authors included the story in poems and songs, including Robert Browning in 1876. Browning’s poem inspired Michel Breal, who organized the revival of the Olympic Games in 1896 and included a marathon.

History, however, seems to suggest that Pheidippides was actually sent from Athens to Sparta to request assistance at Marathon. This is how Herodotus, who wrote extensively about the Greco-Persian wars, told the story. A runner was certainly sent from Marathon to Athens to relay the news, but it may not have been Pheidippides, and the journey was probably not completed without a single stop.

In a modern marathon, organizers set out a race course which meets the distance requirement, which was set in the 1908 Olympic Games at London. The course is left open for a set period of time, usually around four hours, and runners who fail to complete the course are picked up and brought to the finish line. In marathons with a larger group of less experienced runners, the course may be left open longer, to allow them to finish. Long distance running is very demanding on the body. Runners have an extensive training program which mixes endurance running with resting, so that the body is not damaged. They also monitor their physical health during the race, in an effort to maintain the proper electrolyte balance so that they do not suffer from an imbalance of salts in the body. 

The Olympics began in 776 B.C. with a single event, a 200-yard dash called a stadion. In time, 2- stadia and 24-stadia events were added, and wrestling appeared in 708 B.C. Eventually, interest in the games declined, and they were discontinued in 394 A.D. In 1896, the modern Olympics were initiated and held in Greece. The games attracted about 500 athletes from 13 nations. Since then, the games have been held at various cities around the world every four years. The games have steadily increased in the number of participants, as well as the number of events. In 1896, 311 men competed from 13 nations, and the United States won gold medals in 9 of the 12 events. In 1996, over 10,000 men and women athletes competed from 197 nations. The summer games feature archery, basketball, boxing, canoeing, cycling, fencing, field hockey, gymnastics, handball, horseback riding, judo, rowing, shooting, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting, wrestling, and yachting.

In the past, U.S. track and field competitions were conducted using the English system of measurement. That is, American runners competed at distances of 100 yards, 440 yards, and one mile. In Olympic competitions, events are conducted using the metric system owing to its international acceptance. Olympic runners compete at comparable distances such as 100, 400, and 1500 meters. The marathon, however, is an exception. It corresponds to the distance run by the Greek messenger who carried news of the Athenian victory on the Plains of Marathon in 490 B.C. That legendary distance was 26 miles, 385 yards.

In 1924, the Olympic winter games were introduced at Chamonix, France. Subsequently, the winter games have been held three times in the United States, twice at Lake Placid and once at Squaw Valley. The winter games feature skating, skiing, bobsledding, luge, tobogganing, and ice hockey. In Nordic cross-country skiing, the races are 10, 20, 30, and 50 kilometers; in ski jumping, the ramps are 70 and 90 meters. Thus, Olympic competitions - winter and summer - employ the metric system of measurement. The 400-meter Olympic race is nearly identical to 440 yards, and the world records for the two races are within tenths of a second.

Dr.Badruddin Khan
http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/olympic-competitions-and-the-metric-system-of-measurement-681501.html

Every day more and more people are deciding to become weekend real estate investors. Armed with the proper information and right training this can be a lucrative business. Jumping in and playing blind archery can be a very costly mistake.

All of the stories you hear about being able to buy real estate with no money and no credit are true, but doing it without the proper documentation and training can literally wipe you out overnight.

I don’t say this to scare anyone away from the business quite the contrary, just due your homework before you start making offers on property. Concentrate on a small area and learn it well find out what homes in that particular area are selling for now and what they have been selling for the past six month to a year.

The best way for a new investor to start is by wholesaling properties to other investors. This is done by finding a property below market value and selling to another investor. If you add a few thousand dollars to the price and leave enough for the other investor to make money you will have more buyers than you could ever supply.

Most investors would give their right arm to have someone finding properties for them to fix up and resell for a tidy profit. You see, investors are basically a lazy group and don’t mind paying you for doing their legwork for them.

Another profitable way is lease option or get the deed as I call it. Your key here as with any other niche of real estate investing is to be working with people who need to sell not people who just want to sell. You can find hundreds of sellers that want to sell just by picking up the classifieds.

This may come as a shock to some of you but you really aren’t looking for houses you’re looking for problems. Homeowners who are getting a divorce, a job transfer, military transfer, burnt out landlords that just want to get out of the business simply because they don’t know how to manage the property or the tenants. Get the idea?

Preforeclosures are another great way to make money as a real estate investor. In fact your highest paydays and most motivated sellers will be those who are in the preforeclosure state. Sellers in preforeclosure are behind on their payments, but the bank has not yet taken back the property. Come on now, can you think of anyone more motivated to sell.

Remember that you are doing a great service to these seller by somewhat saving their credit by not having a foreclosure on their credit report. Most people don’t realize the severity of a foreclosure or how long it stays on your credit report.

Their problems are just beginning at this point. Picture yourself as a landlord and an individual that has just been foreclosed come to rent or lease option a home. The foreclosure shows up and the first thing that pops into the landlords head is, if they won’t pay for their own home the sure as heck aren’t going to pay me.

Unfair, possibly but put yourself in the landlords shoes and then lets see how unfair it really is. So yes you really are helping the seller solve some of their problems and making a profit by doing so. After all most of us don’t start a business and intentionally not make money.

Heck even non profit organizations make money and a ton of it; if they didn’t how in the world would they possibly stay in business for very long.
So get off your high horse and wake up and smell the coffee, this is the real world we are talking about here.

Buying Junkers and fixing them up and then retailing them is great also if you are experienced at estimating cost or can do most of the work yourself so you don’t get raked over the coals by some contractor that wants to make a killing on your first rehab.

Just slow down and look before you leap by doing some wholesale deals and lease options before you decide you want to play with the big dogs in the tall grass.

Make certain to get you team in place such as your title company, attorney, plumbers, painters electricians. In other words all your tradesmen before you take the plunge and start doing property rehabs.

Take it one step at a time and you’ll be a professional real estate investor before you know it, without getting kicked in the teeth a half dozen times while you are learning.

Richard Reichmann
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/so-you-think-you-want-to-be-a-real-estate-investor-144511.html

I’m doing a project in math class on how math relates to archery, and I’m trying to find equations on how to figure the trajectory of an arrow to a target. Just an equation would be wonderful, but pictures would be much more helpful.

as with any projectile, the trajectory of an arrow can be somewhat predicted using the standard parabolic equations s=vt-1/2at^2 where v is the initial velocity and a is the acceleration caused by gravity. But to get the real trajectory the equation becomes very very complicated. You see an arrow is not a simple projectile, unlike a bullet an arrow has a long shaft, this complicates matters a lot, not only does the shaft increase the area of the arrow causing drag, it also introduces flex. When you shoot an arrow, the front end of the arrow doesn’t accelerate as fast as the tail end, causing the shaft to bend.

There used to be a site written by an engineer, Joe Tapley who is also an archer. His explanation of the physics of arrow flight is the most comprehensive I’ve seen so far. Do a search of his name, there’s bound to be a mirror of it somewhere out there.

The word hoplite (Greek: ??????? hoplit?s; pl. ??????? hoplitai) derives from hoplon (?????, plural hopla ????), the hoplon was the rounded shield carried by Greek soldiers, thus ‘hoplite’ may approximate to ‘armoured man’. Hoplites were the citizen-soldiers of the Ancient Greek City-states. They were primarily armed as spear-men and fought in a phalanx formation.

Warfare in ancient Greece appears to have consisted of set-piece battles between independent city-states. The hoplite was an effective solution to this situation. A city-state could not afford a professional and/or standing army, so battles had to be fought by the citizens themselves. The tactics and techniques used in battle therefore had to be simple enough to be quickly mastered. Since the equipment was provided by the individual hoplite, it had to be affordable by an average citizen. The hoplite probably first appeared in the late seventh century BC. In the early Classical Period most battles appear to have primarily involved clashes of opposing phalanxes; tactics were simple and casualties relatively low. Towards the end of the classical period more sophistication seems to have occurred, culminating in the ‘new model’ army of the Ancient Macedonian Kingdom.

Almost all the famous men of ancient Greece, including philosophers and playwrights, fought as hoplites.[1][2] The most well-known hoplites were the Spartans and Romans who were trained from childhood in combat and warfare to become an exceptionally disciplined and superior fighting force.

The Spartans

A notable exception to the general pattern of hoplite warfare was the system used by the Spartans. As a result of a social revolution occurring in the 8th-7th centuries BC, the whole Spartan state became militarised. This was made possible by the conquest of neighbouring lands, and the enserfment of the people. Known as Helots, they farmed the lands owned by the Spartans, thus removing the burden of supporting Sparta from the Spartans themselves. This left the Spartans free to dedicate themselves to the art of war.

From the age of seven onwards, Spartan males were trained for a life of warfare. They were taught iron discipline, and almost programmed to forget about their individuality for the sake of Sparta.[3] The strenuous training and comradeship engendered between Spartans made them ideally suited to hoplite warfare which required high levels of discipline and selflessness. Spartans did not fear death, only the shame of defeat in battle. In Spartan military culture, throwing away a soldier’s aspis was not acceptable. The saying went: “Come home with this shield or upon it”.

It is not quite accurate to describe Spartans as professional soldiers, as the military was not an occupation which they chose, but a requirement by birth. Spartans were not employed as soldiers; instead, they were provided with serfs to support them. This can be compared to feudal Europe; knights were not professional soldiers, but a militaristic caste, supported by the local population. Nevertheless, despite their obvious differences compared to other Greek city-states, the Spartans fought in much the same way as other Greeks, only perhaps more effectively. The Spartans did, unusually, have standard-issue equipment, including a shield called the aspis, featuring the Greek letter lambda (?), in reference to their homeland Lacedaemonia and the bronzed cuirass that was bestowed upon all of the Spartans with their helmet. Every Spartan wore a scarlet robe to represent them as Spartans, though the cape was never worn in combat. The Helots would usually accompany the Spartans in battles and provide ranged support, for the Spartans thought of archery as a job unfit for a true warrior. The Helots also set camps and performed labour for the Spartans whilst on campaign.

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Michael Tabone

In the PSE archery catalogue why do they put two different IBO speed ratings on the same bow which one is correct? They do this with all of there bows.
But isn’t IBO spec for a 350 grain arrow at 70 LB draw weight and a 30" draw length? If these are the specs for IBO how can the speeds be different for the same bow?

No two arrows are identical & so PSE cover this imperfection by giving you an approximate top arrow speed.

Even if at full draw, if you’re not quite on the back wall on one shot & the next you are, this can account for +/- 2-3fps

SCA Heavy Armored Combat is a style of friendly medieval reinactment type combat that was developed by the Society for Creative Anachronism. They are a historical organization and their purpose is to study and create real like like medieval scenarios with full uniform and play combat roles. Many refer to these sports as contact sports.

Their intentions aren’t to send anyone to their demise nor permanently injure anyone. The SCA is also involved with Combat Archery and Fencing. Some of their reenactments include thrown weapons such as spears and horseback. The SCA has specific rules as to what weapons and armor their members may use. The weapons they typically use are made from Rattan verses steel. They use these for the safety of their many members who participate. Also each member is required to cover all of their sensitive body areas with armor.

It’s important to understand that although they use Rattan for their weapons, the competition is full speed as well as full force engaging two or more opponents. The purpose of doing this is to mimick medieval combat as closely as possible. However the safety rules they have administered is what makes this so much different form the battles that occured centuries ago. Some people question how realistic this mocked fighting is.

There are thousands of SCA members that come from all over the world. You’ll find them in the United States, throughout most of Europe and South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Right now this sport is only about 40 years old. The first battles took place around the mid 1960’s, but many people took a liking to this sport and it has since then become a more streamlined, formalized sport. One handed weapons are used by most SCA Fighters. The SCA has a strict set of coded rules when it comes to using Armor.

Brian Garvin & Jeff West

I want to be able to compete in archery competitions and I was wondering what type of bow I would need.

there are several different types of bows, Long bows, Recurve, and Compound bow. All compete within there own styles and skill levels. I would suggest you go down to your local archery store and try out several different types and brands take a few lessons and then decide what type and class you would like to compete in.

Check out

nfaa.org

and look at the many different programs they have for new archers

As a fresher first arriving at university, it can be a mixture of great excitement and pure worry. A lot of students find themselves under more pressure than they expected, and the first exams come round very soon. This causes some students to find themselves doubting how they will make it through their first year. Below are 20 secrets other students recommend how to stick it out.

i. Meet as many people as you can. Introduce yourself, smile and be confident. Everybody is in the same boat.

ii. Be yourself. Your real friends will want to know you, warts and all!

iii. Keep your opinions to yourself until you are confident of whom you can trust.

iv. Take your washing to the laundry, not to your mum. It will give you a sense of independence, and save your mum a lot of work!

v. Make sure that despite everything, you are having a good time,

vi. Join a few societies in the first few weeks. If you aren’t sure if it’s for you, take a few email addresses or contact details, and get more details later.

vii. Phone home regularly, and let your family know your okay. They are probably worrying more than you are.

viii. Remember that everybody feels a little homesick once in a while. Talk to new friends that you trust, and write or call friends from home to catch up if you think it will help.

ix. Remember that you are only at uni for a few years, and make the most of it. When it’s over, you’ll miss the freedom and the long holidays.

x. Email friends and family regularly, they’ll cheer you up when you’re feeling down.

xi. Don’t hang around with one small group and ignore everyone else. You’ll miss out on the chance of making other good friends as well.

xii. Don’t be careless with your cash – it’s the little extras that add up and soon drain your bank account.

xiii. Don’t let peer pressure turn you into a beer monster, you don’t need to drink all the time. If your friends have a problem with you ordering a soft drink, they aren’t the type of friends that you need. Soft drinks are often easier on the pocket, as well as being much healthier.

xiv. Save your heavy drinking sessions for the weekend, so that you don’t miss anything the next day.

xv. Don’t bottle everything up. Talk to somebody, whether they are family, friends or a student help line. Being away from home for the first time can make you feel very lonely and talking about it usually puts everything back into perspective.

xvi. Make sure you cook some nights. Student specials all pile up, and takeaways are a major money drain. Try getting in a few basics and a good cookbook or catering course. It’ll be cheaper, much healthier and a lifelong skill.

xvii. When you go out, only take as much as you are willing and able to spend. Having extra money on you will often be spent on booze when you are too drunk to know better.

xviii. A lot of activities cost quite a bit. Look at what’s available and pick carefully. Maybe not going to a club one night will mean you can try archery, climbing, sky diving or hockey? Stick to a few activities that you like and will keep up with.

xix. Remember that you are only a fresher once, and next year you’ll be a lot better prepared for studying.

xx. Budget!! When you have a big student loan, the easiest thing to do is spend it. Plan ahead so that you don’t end up with too much debt. Work out what you have coming in, what has to go out, and what’s left. Remember to keep some panic money, there is always some time that you need extra money, whether it’s for a necessity like shampoo or toothpaste or a bigger reason.

Nick Sanders
http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/20-secrets-to-surviving-your-first-year-at-university-677200.html

I’m new to archery. I bought a beginners set with a fiberglass recurve bow and now i want to get better at archery. I want to shoot with all those extra equipments (like sights, shock absorbers) but i dont understand how they work. Someone explain to me what they do exactly, and how they are attached to a recurve bow. I want to know about sights, stablizers, shock absorbers, arrow rest, and anything else there is to know. A diagram or picture would be very nice… Also if you can, please tell me what the average price for each accessory is.

Bow sights work using pins that you line up. In practic you should draw the string back and hold it at the same place every time that way your eye is in the same place. The sights mount above the arow rest. Your bow may not have the mounts. Good luck.