How often do you find yourself shooting outside and the wind is perfectly calm? If you have ever shot outside you know that the wind is hardly ever calm. Archers who plan on shooting outside should learn how to compensate when shooting in windy conditions. One main piece of equipment that is very important is a level. A level can be placed on the sight of your bow allowing you to see it during the entire shot. Having a level allows you to be able to tip your bow the correct amount when shooting in the wind. Above is a picture of a level that can be found at http://www.outdoorsuperstore.com/.
What you should do when you are shooting in the wind is to determine the direction the wind is blowing. If the wind is blowing in the direction your arrow will fly or the opposite direction you arrow will fly then there is no need to compensate. However if the wind is blowing left to right or right to left you may need to compensate for the wind. The way that this is done is by slightly tipping the top cam of your bow in the direction the wind is coming from. This will make it a little easier to hold your bow still. To determine how much you should tip your cam look at your level bubble and only move just a fraction off of center.
The best way to determine the strength and direction of the wind downrange is to place a flag above your target. At most outdoor field competitions there will be a flag on top of the target so you can determine the wind conditions down range. After placing the flag you will now need to practice reading it. This will you know what to do so your arrow will end up in the right spot. Unless the wind is very strong you should not have to aim to more than 6 inches off of center.
When hunting it is also important to determine how the wind is going to affect your arrow. The main things to watch are the leaves and the tree branches. If they are moving a lot you may need to consider compensating for the wind. Another option would be to hang a piece of string a few feet off of the ground. This will allow you to see what the wind is doing down by your intended target. The best way to beat the wind is to learn how to shoot when you are in it. The more you practice in the wind the more accustomed you will become to shooting in it. The best archers are the ones who know how to adapt to their ever changing surroundings.
What you should do when you are shooting in the wind is to determine the direction the wind is blowing. If the wind is blowing in the direction your arrow will fly or the opposite direction you arrow will fly then there is no need to compensate. However if the wind is blowing left to right or right to left you may need to compensate for the wind. The way that this is done is by slightly tipping the top cam of your bow in the direction the wind is coming from. This will make it a little easier to hold your bow still. To determine how much you should tip your cam look at your level bubble and only move just a fraction off of center.
The best way to determine the strength and direction of the wind downrange is to place a flag above your target. At most outdoor field competitions there will be a flag on top of the target so you can determine the wind conditions down range. After placing the flag you will now need to practice reading it. This will you know what to do so your arrow will end up in the right spot. Unless the wind is very strong you should not have to aim to more than 6 inches off of center.
When hunting it is also important to determine how the wind is going to affect your arrow. The main things to watch are the leaves and the tree branches. If they are moving a lot you may need to consider compensating for the wind. Another option would be to hang a piece of string a few feet off of the ground. This will allow you to see what the wind is doing down by your intended target. The best way to beat the wind is to learn how to shoot when you are in it. The more you practice in the wind the more accustomed you will become to shooting in it. The best archers are the ones who know how to adapt to their ever changing surroundings.
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