http://www.thearchersparadox.co.uk Longbows, Barebows and Traditional Archery Shooting Experience Days. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:46:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There's an old saying which goes something like "any old stick will make a bow, but it takes a lot of work to make an arrow" and it is often the downfall of archers (shiny toys tend to attract us!). However, we know that all our bows need decent arrows to ... http://www.thearchersparadox.co.uk/arrows/ Traditional and Historic Archery Shooting in Cumbria: We can provide comprehensive archery events in Cumbria, including target shooting, field archery and clout (long distance) shooting. Working with See-Events and with access to some of the best venues in the county, and with views across the Lake District and an ability to cater ... http://www.thearchersparadox.co.uk/cumbria/ The shorter Horsebows were renowned for their power and accuracy. We have several horsebows and their descendents, including Magyar (Hungarian) bows, Scythian bows and modern Korean bows. You'll get a chance to shoot these at targets (we don't expect you to do this from the back of horses!) using the classic ... http://www.thearchersparadox.co.uk/horsebows/ For those of a stronger disposition (and armstrength!) we have an English Warbow! This beast is a completely different proposition from the standard Longbows we use, requiring twice the strength to draw (draw-weight 75lb at a draw length of 32"), this is one for the big boys (and girls of course) ... http://www.thearchersparadox.co.uk/warbow/ Shooting a traditional English longbow with medieval arrows really brings the history of archery to life! We run historic archery events across the UK for parties from 20 to 200, with activities ranging from pure archery to an explosive combination of historic weaponry, including black-powder rifle shooting, crossbow shooting, axe throwing ... http://www.thearchersparadox.co.uk/medieval-archery-days/ Yep - we're hired bows - so if you've got a site or an event planned and want to be able to offer your guests the chance to play with some serious weaponry, just let us know. We're based between Lancashire and Cumbria most of the time, but work regularly in ... http://www.thearchersparadox.co.uk/archery-event-hire/ The Archer's Paradox work with several companies to provide high quality archery events for corporate clients across the UK. From 1 hour taster sessions as part of a larger day of events, allowing everyone to get a chance to shoot a range of traditional bows, through medieval weaponry days with black ... http://www.thearchersparadox.co.uk/corporate-archery-days/ We've got a variety of Longbows from classic ash and yew selfbows to primitive pyramid bows and of course the weapon that challenged the whole of Europe - the English Longbow. You'll get a chance to shoot traditional steel tipped arrows in target, clout and field archery sessions. http://www.thearchersparadox.co.uk/longbows/ We're looking into the possibility of creating a unique corporate event - the Medieval Weaponry Day! We're working with some close associates to create a phenomenal day covering everything from Black Powder Rifle Shooting, Falconry and Birds of Prey, Axe Throwing, Crossbow Shooting and of course the legendary English Longbow! We anticipate ... http://www.thearchersparadox.co.uk/medieval-weaponry-days/ The issue of whether arrows can pierce armour has long been debated, and as always, there's lots of correct answers, but even more correct questions! http://www.thearchersparadox.co.uk/can-arrows-pierce-armour/