Archery 103: Bow Equipment Selection
Not sure which bow style is right for you? In this 6-week class, you’ll explore barebow, Olympic recurve, and compound form and setups with guidance from our coaching team. Every 2 weeks focuses on a new style, helping you understand sizing, setups, and shooting feel. By the final week, you’ll know exactly what equipment is right for you and be ready to purchase with confidence at The Nock Point.
Find the right style for your archery journey.
Not sure which type of bow is right for you? Our Archery 103 (A103) Bow Equipment Selection Class is designed to help archers explore different shooting styles before committing to their own equipment. Over the course of four weeks, participants will try out a variety of bows, learn proper sizing, and gain hands-on experience with different setups. By the end of the class, each archer will have the knowledge and confidence to choose the style and equipment that best fits their goals.
Class Format
Length: 6 weeks (1 class per week)
Class Size: 3–6 participants
Instructors: Led by our coaching team for a well-rounded experience.
Cost: $240.00
Prerequisite: Must have completed A102, have equivalent experience, or have a recommendation from a Coach
What You’ll Learn
Weeks 1 and 2: Sizing & Barebow Basics
Draw length and proper fit
- Barebow Form Review
Introduction on Barebow and weights
Weeks 3 and 4: Olympic Recurve
- Olympic Recurve Form Review
Complete setup with sights, stabilizers, and optional v-bars
Weeks 5 and 6 : Compound and Equipment Selection
- Compound Form Review
Freestyle compound setup and features
Guided support to decide on your preferred style
Personalized equipment recommendations to take directly to The Nock Point for purchase
Why Take This Class?
Try before you buy — hands-on practice with multiple bow styles
Expert guidance from certified coaches
A smoother, more confident transition into archery ownership
Looking for the Next Step?
The JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) and AAP (Adult Achievement Program) are structured programs designed to help archers refine their skills while introducing them to a competitive-style shooting format. These programs follow an indoor World Archery tournament format, helping archers become comfortable with competition structure while building confidence and consistency.
Looking to Purchase a Gift of Lessons?
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A gift card can be used to purchase any of our services, the Archery Classes and Private Lesson Packages being the most popular choices!