Recurve Bow

 

 A bow of any type provided it subscribes to the accepted principle and meaning of the word bow as used in archery, e.g., an instrument consisting of a handle(grip), riser (no shoot through type) and two flexible limbs each ending in a tip with a string nock.

 

The bow is braced for use by a single string attached directly between the two

string nocks only, and in operation is held in one hand by its handle (grip) while the fingers of the other hand draw, hold back and release the string.

 

 

Recurve Barebow

 

 The bow must be bare, except for items mentioned below, and free from

protrusions, marks, blemishes or laminated pieces which could be of use in aiming. Multi-coloured risers are permitted.

(ii) Integrally fitted torque flight compensators are permitted provided that they are not fitted with stabilizers. Weights may be added to the lower part of the riser. All weights, regardless of shape, must mount directly to the riser without rods, extensions, angular mounting connections or shock absorbing devices.

Bowstring. There shall be no attachment on the string to serve as a lip or nose mark.

 

Longbow

 

 The bow shall be the traditional longbow made from wood, either “self”, “backed”, or “laminated” with cambered (stacked) belly and horn nocks. With the exception of the “self” bow, each limb of the bow shall form a single simple curve from the handle to the nock when at full draw. The bow shall be not less than five feet in length for an arrow of less than 27 inches and; not less than five feet six inches in length for a 27” or longer arrow, this being measured along the back between the string nocks. At no point shall the depth of the bow, measured from back to belly, be less than 5/8 (five eighths) of the width of the bow at the same section. The bow may carry no support for the arrow.

Bows of bamboo, constructed in conformity with the above, shall be permitted.

 

Compound Bow

 

 A bow, (which may be of a shoot through type) where a mechanical advantage is obtained, eg by the use of accessory limbs, levers, pulleys, eccentrics or similar devices. The peak draw weight must not exceed 60 lbs.

 

The bow is braced for use by bowstring(s) attached directly between the two string nocks of the bow limbs, or attached to the bow cables, as may be applicable to the particular design. Cable guards are permitted. The bow must be free and held in the hand.

 

Please see GNAS ‘Rules of Shooting’ Part 2 Paragraph 201-209 for full details