Tag Archives: archer

image of Poster tube with arrows
Apr 5 2022

Cost saving – arrow tubes

As I said in my last article , when I talked about options for cheap fletching tape . I am trying to offer some thoughts on cost savings for archery clubs and archers out there. 

In this one I am going to look at an option for storing and transporting arrows. This is something we all have to do and normally done in purpose made arrow tubes or quivers. I’m also going to make a suggestion on how you might be able to get discount vouchers. 

For a few years I’ve been using poster tubes I buy from the local Hobbycraft store

(https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/expandable-storage-tube-23-to-41-inches/6314101000.html)

image of a lockable poster tube
Lockable poster tube

I’ve posted about this before (https://offthearrowshelf.com/2017/09/21/money-saving-tip/) They work pretty well for transporting arrows, but there are a couple of things to consider. They are designed to transport paper not sharp pointy arrows, so consider this when loading them up.

Second thing is the plastic is not very thick so its a good idea to reinforce the inside of the cap and bottom with something.

image of Poster tube cap needs protection
Poster tube cap needs protection

I use some foam off cuts from a camping roll or the like of about 1 cm thick. 

image of the poster tube cap with foam
Poster tube cap with foam

A good tip that can save you  money is to sign up to their loyalty card. By doing this you often receive discount codes or £5 vouchers for you next shop. Since the arrow tubes are only £11, effectively you are getting it for almost half price, in fact they used to be £10 (details can be  found here for the loyalty card (https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/)

If you have any money saving tips then please let me know here.

Thanks for reading

Feb 11 2022

Scoring in NFAS paper faces

I’ve recorded this brief video following a few discussions on how scoring for NFAS (National Field Archery Society) Big Game round works. Along with what the different scoring lines are.
I know the audios not perfect and if I do others in the future it will be something I need to look at in more detail, but in the meantime let me know what you think.
Thanks for listening

Dec 17 2021

I’ve been published and a podcasts update

Those of you who know me well, know that I’m not one to promote my achievements or successes. It’s also fare to say I’ve been feel pretty low recently, whether this is due to the fatigue of work, the variety of issues that are cropping up, or it could also be due to the run up to Christmas. In short I’m not sure.

I’m also not the most confident person, often having long periods of self doubt, so it’s quite nice when something positive occurs. I wanted to take a minute and share the fact I’ve been published.

Those who follow me on Instagram or Facebook will already know , but  I’ve had a couple of articles published in the latest issue of Bow International magazine (issue 156),  in their field archery special.

Bow international

It’s a good read and covers field archery elements that non field archers may not realise. It’s also great to see articles from Alex Tyler on the recent NFAS championship, along with articles on the amazing Allison Wright and Scott Stanbury.

Podcast News

The other thing is the Off the arrow shelf podcasts have hit over 2000 listens, with the latest episode 33 (https://anchor.fm/off-the-arrow-shelf/episodes/episode-33—a-coaching-question—takedown-or-one-piece-recurve-e1bjkgf) covering my answer to a common question coaches are asked. What bow should I buy, a takedown recurve or one piece?.

A few years back I wrote an article covering some of these options https://offthearrowshelf.com/2020/02/06/what-kind-of-bow-should-i-buy/

So thanks for reading and listening. I hope you all have a fantastic festive break, stay safe and well. Good luck for 2022