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Handicap: points an archer legally receives to adjust his or her score in a tournament, thereby making the tournament more competitive Handle riser: the thick portion of the bow from which the limbs extend Hand shock: the felt vibration produced by a bow after it has been shot Hen feather: two feathers of the same color on an arrow which has three feathers Judo point: a flat ended arrow point, used like a blunt point but with spring arms which grab and keep the arrow from skipping or completely penetrating the target Kisser button: a string accessory used at full draw to hold your anchor point consistently in the same position Lamination taper: amount of taper from the butt to the tip of the limb lamination (example: lamination taper is .030 per inch) Laminations: thin strips of material that run the length of a laminated bow, both in the limb and riser section Let-Off: the amount in percent, a bows holding weight is reduced from its pulling weight Limb: the upper and lower parts of the bow above and below the handle riser. Energy is thus stored in the limbs prior to release. This storing and releasing of energy is what gives an arrow flight Limb core: laminations sandwiched between the two layers of bow glass; makes up the "core" of the limbs Limb taper: amount that the limb width tapers from the fade outs to the tips (example: limb tapers from 1 3/4" to 3/4") Limb tips: end of the limbs where the string groves / nocks are Limb wedges: wedge shaped piece between the limb laminations at the base of the limbs this term is generally used in reference to a take down bow's limbs Longbow: is a non-compound archery bow having two limbs of any cross section connected by a handle, either one piece or takedown, so when strung at the manufacturer's recommended brace height the bowstring does not touch the limb at any point other than the string nocks. Nock, arrow: plastic part glued or pressed into the back of an arrow that accepts the bowstring Nock, bow: a term sometimes used to describe the string groves on each end of the bow Nock, cushion: used as a barrier between the string nock and a release to lessen the pinch at full draw Nock, self: grove that is manually cut in the back of primitive arrows to accept the bowstring Nock, string: various material put on bow string to permanently mark the nocking point Nocking pliers: used to put on brass string nocks Nocking point: exact spot on bowstring where the arrow is placed before being shot Off the shelf: refer to arrow shelf Over-bowed: term used to describe someone shooting a bow which they cannot physically control Overlays: laminations used in the grip and limb tip areas to beautify and strengthen those areas Parabolic Shape: feather that has a round back shape Parrell shaft: an arrow shaft the same diameter from one end to the othe Quiver: a device that holds arrows Quiver, back: arrow holding device worn on ones back, tube shape or quiet backpack style Quiver, bow: arrow holding device that is attached to the bows riser or limbs Quiver, hip: quiver attached to a belt and worn on the hip; usually keeps arrows divided Quiver, pocket: small pouch worn inside the pants pocket where a few arrows may be carried Quiver, tube: round "tube" shaped quiver worn on the hip |
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