Athlete Equipment Specified by APCC 2017 (Barebow)

Ⅲ For the Barebow Division the following items are permitted:

• A bow of any type provided it complies with the meaning of the word “bow” as used in target archery, that is , 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 attaches directly between the two string nocks, and in operation is held in one hand by its handle while the fingers of the other hand draw and release the string. The bow as described above shall be bare except for the arrow rest and free from protrusions, sights or sight marks, marks or blemishes or laminated pieces (within the bow window area) which could be of use in aiming. The unbraced bow complete with permitted accessories shall be capable of passing through a hole or ring with a 12.2cm inside diameter+/_0.5 mm.

3.1.1 Multi-colored bow risers and trademarks located on the inside of the upper limb and lower limb are permitted.

• Risers including a brace are permitted provided the brace does not consistently touch the athlete’s hand or wrist

• The number of the string is not limited.

3.2.1 The string can use different color and material. It may have a center serving to accommodate the drawing fingers, a nocking point to which may be added serving to fit the arrow nock as necessary, and, to locate this point, one or two nock locators may be positioned. At each end of the bowstring there is a loop which is placed in the string nocks of the bow when braced. In addition, you can stall a connection as kisser or nose bead on the string. The bowstring shall not in any way assist aiming through the use of a peephole, marking, or any other means.

• An arrow rest, which can be use adjustable.

3.3.1 Any movable pressure button, pressure point or plate may be used on the bow provided they are not electric or electronic and do not offer any additional aid in aiming. The pressure point may not be placed any further back than 2cm (inside) from the throat of the handle (pivot point) of the bow.

3.4 No draw check device may be used.

3.5 Face and string walking is permitted.

3.6 No stabilizers are permitted.

3.6.1 Torque flight compensators fitted as part of the bow is permitted provide that they do not have stabilizers.

3.6.2 Weight may be added to the lower part of the riser. All weights, regardless of shape, shall mount directly to the riser without rods, extensions, angular mounting connections or shock-absorbing devices.

3.7 Arrows of any type may be used provided they comply with the common meaning of the word “arrow” as used, and do not cause undue damage to the target faces and butts.

• An arrow consists of a shaft with a point, nocks, fletching and if desired, cresting. The maximum diameter of the arrow shaft exceeds 9.3 mm (arrow wraps shall not be considered as part of this limitation as long they do not extend further than 22 cm toward the point of the arrow when measured from the throat – nock hole where the string sits-of the nock to the end of the wrap); The points for these arrows may have the maximum diameter of 9.4 mm. All arrows of every athlete shall be marked with the athlete’s name or initial on the shaft. All arrows used in any end shall be identical and shall carry the same pattern, colors of fletching, nocks and cresting.

• Finger protection in the form of finger stalls or tips, gloves, or shooting tab or tape, to draw and release the string is permit, provided they do not incorporate any device that shall assist the athlete to draw and release the string.
  • A separator between the fingers to prevent pinching the arrow may be used. An anchor plate or similar device attached to the finger protection (tab) for the purpose of anchoring is permitted. On the bow hand an ordinary glove, mitten or similar item may be worn but shall not be attached to the grip of the bow.

3.9 Field glasses, telescopes and other visual aids may be used for spotting arrows.

3.9.1 Provided they do not represent any obstruction to other athletes.

3.9.2 Scopes shall be adjustable so the highest portion of the scope is no higher than the armpit of the athlete.

3.9.3 Prescription spectacles, shooting spectacles and sunglasses may be used. None of these may be fitted with micro-hole lenses, micro glasses, or similar device, nor may they be marked in any way that can assist in aiming.

3.10 Accessories are permitted:

3.10.1 Including arm guard, chest protector, bow sling and belt or ground quiver. Foot markers may not protrude more than 1cm from the ground. Devices to raise a foot or part thereof, attached or independent of the shoe, are permitted provided that the devices do not present an obstruction to other athlete at the shooting line position or protrude more than 2cm past the footprint of the shoe. Also permitted are limb savers. With indicators (non-electric or non-electronic) may be attached to the equipment used behind the waiting line.