Archery, Part 2
35 entries in the Archery, Part 2 compendium.
Ya (arrow)Japanese arrow used in archery and by feudal samurai.Arbalist (crossbowman)A crossbowman, also called an arbalist or arbalister.Jonathan (1 Samuel)Eldest son of Saul, archer, and friend of David.Punker of RohrbachLegendary 15th-century archer from Rohrbach, famed for his deadly accuracy.Antalya Centennial Archery FieldTurkish archery field hosting World Cup events since 2006.Byers Canyon Shooting RangeNine-lane centerfire rifle range with roofed bench rest positions.E.T. Seton ParkOne of only two public archery ranges in Canada.Newington ButtsA former hamlet with an Elizabethan theatre and archery origins.Varsity StadiumHistoric Toronto stadium, home to collegiate and professional sports since 1898.Yamuna Sports ComplexA 2010 Commonwealth Games venue for archery and lawn bowls.Fire arrowGunpowder arrows that evolved from incendiaries to early rockets.Flu-flu arrowShort-range arrow with heavy fletching for controlled flight.Kabura-yaWhistling arrows used by samurai for signaling and ritual.Swiss arrowA thrown dart using a lanyard, similar to a spear-thrower.Bow and arrowA prehistoric ranged weapon system still used for hunting and sport.Austroasiatic crossbowA crossbow of Austroasiatic peoples, used in war, hunting, and cultural identity.Binary camA twin cam design where cams are slaved together for synchronization.Bow shapeBow shape is the side-view product of material stresses and design.Cable-backed bowA bow reinforced with a tensioned cable on its back.Composite bowA laminated bow combining horn, sinew, and wood for power and compactness.Compound bowA modern bow using pulleys for mechanical advantage and let-off.CrossbowA ranged weapon with a cocked, trigger-released bow mounted on a stock.English longbowA powerful medieval bow used by English and Welsh archers.FlatbowA bow with flat, wide limbs and a rectangular cross-section.GakgungA horn-based composite reflex bow standardized centuries ago in Korea.GandivaDivine bow of Arjuna, made by Brahma to safeguard Dharma.Hama yumiSacred Japanese bow used to vanquish demons and purify spaces.Holmegaard bowThe oldest known bows, with wide parallel limbs and a stiff handle.Laminated bowA bow made by laminating materials into the stave.LongbowA tall self bow enabling a long draw, historically dominant in European warfare.Manchu bowA heavy composite reflex bow with large siyahs and string bridges.Recurve bowA recurve bow stores more energy and delivers it efficiently.SharngaCelestial bow of Vishnu, wielded by Rama and Krishna.Spear bowA longbow with a speartip, usable as both bow and spear.Takedown bowA bow assembled from a riser and two limbs for compact transport.
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