Modern arrow material
There is no exact scientific evidence as to how long people have been using bows and arrows. What is certain, however, is that both objects were originally made of wood. At the end of the 18th century, archery was rediscovered as a fascinating leisure activity and modern sport, triggering a veritable boom in the development of new bow material that continues to this day. The use of fibreglass for bows and arrows began after 1945. The word fibreglass is an Anglicism formed from the English word for fibreglass. This is a glass fibre reinforced plastic, known as GRP for short. The fibreglass arrow is the ideal arrow for beginners. Fibreglass arrows are durable and do not bend. However, they can break. Therefore, every arrow should be checked before shooting. Fibreglass arrows are not suitable for advanced archers who want to continuously improve their aim and technique.
Fibreglass arrows at archery-shop.co.uk
Fibreglass arrows are available at archery-shop.co.uk in various versions and designs. The ‘ECO’ fibreglass arrow is the ideal arrow for archery beginners. It is very durable and therefore forgives the occasional archery mistake. Supplied as a complete arrow, it already has a sheet metal tip, a fletching with 3 inch long natural feathers in parabolic shape and a plastic nock. The ECO is available in various lengths and is ideal for long and recurve bows up to 40 lbs draw weight.
For children and beginners, especially when occasionally shooting at all kinds of targets outside of professional supervision, safety aspects must be taken into account. The ‘IDV Larp Safety Arrow’ is ideal for this purpose. It has an aerodynamic, practically indestructible safety head made of polyurethane foam, with exceptional damping properties and an eye-safe, impact-resistant inlay made of special impact-resistant plastic. With high precision and a range of over 50 m at only 25 lbs and a 28 inch Draw length, this fibreglass arrow guarantees safe playing fun thanks to its optimised flight characteristics.
In addition, this arrow comes with a special product liability insurance policy taken out by the manufacturer, giving you the security of a virtually risk-free product.
Fibreglass arrows and their characteristics
Fibreglass arrow shafts are available in tubular form and as solid material. Fibreglass arrows are the most cost-effective arrow variant in the fun and hobby sector, especially for children and archery beginners. However, they have not been able to establish themselves in competitive sports. The high weight of fibreglass arrows is clearly a disadvantage there, but an advantage when bowfishing. Fibreglass arrows are the first choice here.
Fibreglass arrows are extremely durable, heavy and have a high penetrating power due to their mass. This type of arrow can withstand even the hardest of gaits and impact on hard surfaces. The fletching and tip can be replaced when worn. The arrow shaft, on the other hand, retains its smooth and absolutely straight shape and is guaranteed to do so for a very long time.
