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Rütger's SCA Combat Archery Folio |
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| Combat Archery Links | V1.0, 30 June 2005 |
Combat Archery
| Combat Archery | Official information on Combat Archery in the SCA. [Tessa the Huntress] |
| Target-less Practice | "... there is a way to practice, improve your skills and stay in condition even if you live in a small apartment in town." [Sir Jon Fitz-Rauf] |
| Combat Arrow And Bolt Inspection Guidelines | The title says it all, although this doesn't cover Middle Kingdom style arrows. [Sir Jon Fitz-Rauf] |
| Some Combat Archery Basics | Required reading for a Combat Archer. Non-archers (i.e., "targets") may want to skip this. [Sir Jon Fitz-Rauf] |
| Defensive Archery Techniques | "... there are examples from the history of archery in warfare that you as a SCA combat archer can use." [Sir Jon Fitz-Rauf] |
| Combat Archery: A Manual for Western Archers | A good summary of Combat Archery, although not aimed at the Middle Kingdom archer. [Sir Jon Fitz-Rauf] |
| Defending Against And Killing Combat Archers With A Sword And Board | Written from the point of view of the archer's target, but it also does a good job of covering what archers should do. [Duke Patrick Devilin Of DarkWrath Keep] |
Combat Archery Equipment
| How To Make Cloth Arrow-Proof | A very brief article on how to make a lightweight pavis. |
| How to Construct a Tennis Ball Golf Tube Arrow or Bolt | |
| How to Construct an Omarad Siloflex Crossbow Bolt |
Combat Archery Contests
| Winner's Choice | "The Winner's Choice competition is similar to roving, except that it does not require a large area or multiple objects at which to shoot." [Sir Jon Fitz-Rauf] |
| Bow and Buckler Competition | "The Bow and Buckler competition provides both practice for combat archers in hitting a small target and in avoiding incoming arrows." [Sir Jon Fitz-Rauf] |
| Missile Combatant List | "The presumed scenario is as follows: two missile fighters are at opposite ends of a castle wall. Guards of the opposing side are coming along the wall towards the back of each fighter. Each fighter must pass his opponent to reach the safety of his own forces before arrival of guards." [Sir Jon Fitz-Rauf] |
Siege Weapons
Siege weapons are just big bows. Sooner or later every Combat Archer is going to want to use one.
| ARMÉDIÉVAL | "Exhibits and Demonstrations of Medieval War Machines at historic Châteaux in France" |
Archery Equipment Suppliers
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise specifically stated, inclusion of an on-line merchant here is not a recommendation, just a listing.
3 Rivers Archery
This retail / wholesale dealer is located within the Shire of Shadowed Stars, and Shire members have purchased equipment from them. In particular new Combat Archers may way to look at their Titan Recurve bow (#2375). It is reasonably priced (as of 2005) and is an excellent SCA light bow (30 pounds).
Primitive Archery
A magazine on, obviously, primitive archery.
North Star Archery
Offers " a broad array of hand-crafted arrows, crossbow bolts and accessories for the traditional archer." SCA specific equipment is included.
The Bow Shop
"We sell a complete line of archery supplies. Whether your game is FITA or bow hunting, traditional archery or 3D, you will find everything you need at The Bow Shop."
Woodbows.Com
They sell ... well ... wood bows.