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Author: | Rob DiStefano [ Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:59 am ] |
Post subject: | 2010 FITA Longbow Rules - a change for the better at last |
NOTE: the change is for FITA and the IFAA longbow division rules have NOT changed and still remain as dumb and stupid as ever ... 7. IFAA Longbow - (L.B.) a. A one piece straight ended bow of any material, which when strung displays one continued unidirectional curve, which is measured as follows: When the strung bow is placed with the bowstring in a vertical position, the angle as measured between the tangent of any point on the limb and an imaginary horizontal line must always decrease as this point is moved further away from the bow grip. Where there is any doubt as to the continuing curve of the limb then a string-line laid from the end of the riser fade out to the commencement of the tip overlays (or if there are no overlays then the point at which the bow string is held in the nock groove) on the back of the strung bow shall show no gaps between the string line and the bow limb. b. The tip reinforcing may not exceed 20mm in height, measured from the surface of the back of the bow limb and may not exceed 50mm in length, measured from the centre of the string groove towards the bow grip. c. The bow may contain a window and an arrow shelf. The side of the window shall be slanted over the full length of the window and rounded off at the point where the window intersects with the top bow limb. The window cut may not exceed the centre of the bow. d. The belly, bow grip, the window and the arrow shelf shall be free of any marks or blemishes that may be used as sighting aids. e. Any additions to the bow for the purpose of stabilisation, levelling, draw-weight reduction, sighting and/or draw checking are not permitted f. Only one nocking point shall be allowed on the string, which may be marked by either one or two nocking point locators. If resting nocks are used -such as ball nocks -only one locator may be used. String silencers no closer than 30 cm above or below the nocking point are allowed. g. Arrows shall be of wood, fletched with natural feather, and must be of the same length, fletch and pile, without regard for colour. The arrow must be free of any marks or blemishes that can be used as sighting aids. Nocks may be of any material and any weight of pile may be used. International Field Archery Association Archer’s Handbook : 2011-2012 edition 6 h. The bow must be shot with the "Mediterranean" loose. In cases of physical deformity or handicap special dispensation shall be made. i. Entries that do not comply with the above rules shall be classified in the recurve bowhunter style or in the shooting style the equipment is allowed and possible to use. hah, a change was gonna come and it appears it has arrived. yea! at last, glad to see that fita pulled their collective heads outta the turf and got real about the longbow rules. now to get over the last stupid fita longbow hurdle - the arrow material. as we all know, the arrow is far more important than the bow. wood shafts are totally inconsistent and inferior to carbon or aluminum shafting and thus wood arrows introduce a large modicum of "luck factor" to any competitive event. one should win a tourney based on skill and not luck. how the ifaa can now allow hybrid r/d carbon fiber backed modern longbows yet not allow carbon arrows is totally beyond comprehension. ack! additionally, the new longbow thumb ring rule makes absolutely NO sense whatsoever ... "In addition to what is allowed for all divisions, thumb rings are allowed – provided they do not incorporate any device to hold, draw and release the string. When shooting 1 finger must touch the nock of the arrow." 2010 FITA Longbow Rules BOOK 4 9.3.1.4 Longbow. The bow will correspond to the traditional form of a long bow which means that when strung the string may not touch any other part of the bow but the string nocks. The bow may be made from any type of material or combination of material. The shape of the grip and the limbs are not restricted. Center shot is allowed. 9.3.1.4.1 For Juniors and Women the bow will not be less than 150cm in length, for Men the bow will be not less than 160cm in length (63") – this length being measured between the string nocks. 9.3.2 Bowstring. A bowstring of any number of strands. 9.3.2.1 All divisions: The string strands may be of different colours and of the material chosen for the purpose. The string may have a centre serving to accommodate the drawing fingers, a nocking point to which may be added serving(s) to fit the arrow nock as necessary, and to locate this point, 1 or 2 nock locators may be positioned, and at each end of the bowstring a loop to be placed in the string nocks of the bow when braced. 9.3.2.3 Bare Bow and Longbow: The serving on the string must not end within the athlete’s vision at full draw. The bowstring must not in any way assist aiming through the use of a peephole, marking, or any other means. No lip or nose mark is permitted. 9.3.3 Arrow rest. 9.3.3.2 Longbow: If the bow has an arrow shelf that shelf may be used as an arrow rest. It may be covered with any type of soft material. No other types of arrow rests are allowed. 9.3.4 Draw check indicator. 9.3.4.2 Bare bow and Longbow. No draw check device is permitted. 9.3.5 Bow sight. 9.3.5.2 Bare bow and longbow. No sight or sight mark(s) on the bow that help aiming are allowed; For Bare bow face and string walking is permitted. 9.3.6 Stabilisers and torque flight compensators. 9.3.6.3 Longbow. No weights, stabilisers or torque flight compensators are allowed. 9.3.7 Arrows. 9.3.7.2 Longbow. Only wooden shafts are allowed. 9.3.7.2.1 The following restrictions apply: • The points will be the field type or bullet, conical or cone shaped meant for wooden arrows; • Only natural feathers will be used as fletching. 9.3.8 Finger and hand Protection. 9.3.8.1 All divisions. Finger protection in the form of finger stalls or tips, gloves, or shooting tab or tape (plaster) to draw, hold back and release the string is permitted. 9.3.8.1.1 The following equipment is permitted: • A separator between the fingers to prevent pinching the arrow; • On the bow hand an ordinary glove, mitten or similar item may be worn but must not be attached to the grip of the bow. 9.3.8.4 Recurve, Bare bow and Longbow. 9.3.8.4.1 The following restrictions apply: • Finger protection must not incorporate any device to hold, draw and release the string. 9.3.8.5 Longbow. In addition to what is allowed for all divisions, thumb rings are allowed – provided they do not incorporate any device to hold, draw and release the string. When shooting 1 finger must touch the nock of the arrow. 9.3.8.5.1 The following restrictions apply: • An anchor plate or similar device attached to the finger protection (tab) for the purpose of anchoring is not permitted. 9.3.9 Scopes, spectacles, field glasses / binoculars. 9.3.9.1 All divisions: Field glasses, telescopes and other optical aids may be used for spotting arrows. 9.3.9.1.1 Provided they do not represent any obstacle to other athletes at the shooting peg. 9.3.9.1.2 Prescription spectacles, shooting spectacles and sunglasses may be used. 9.3.9.1.3 None of these may be fitted with micro hole in lenses, or similar devices, nor may they be marked in any way that can assist in aiming. 9.3.9.1.4 The spectacle glass of the non-sighting eye may be fully covered or taped, or an eye patch may be used. On the unmarked Field, Forest and 3D Rounds none of the above is permitted to have any kind of range finding device or equipment (e.g. scales) incorporated or attached. 9.3.10 Accessories. 9.3.10.1 All divisions: 9.3.10.1.1 The following accessories are permitted, such as: • Bracers (arm guards), dress shield, bow sling, belt or ground quiver and tassel. Foot markers may not protrude more than 1cm from the ground. Also permitted are limb savers, lightweight string material on the bow or stabilizer as a wind indicator. 9.3.11 For athletes of all divisions the following equipment is not permitted: 9.3.11.1 Any electronic communication device, headsets or noise reduction devices in front of the waiting line on the practice field, and at any time on the course. 9.3.11.2 On unmarked rounds any type of range finders or any other means of estimating distances or angles not covered by the current rules regarding athletes' equipment. 9.3.11.3 Any part of an athlete’s equipment that has been added or modified to serve the purpose of estimating distances or angles, nor may any regular piece of equipment be used explicitly for that purpose. |
Author: | Bender [ Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2010 FITA Longbow Rules - a change for the better at las |
This is a positive change. And for them to allow synthetic shafts wouldn't break my heart either. As for IFAA they could get a clue too. Personally I would like to see them ditch the mandatory split finger release. |
Author: | Rob DiStefano [ Wed Dec 01, 2010 11:31 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2010 FITA Longbow Rules - a change for the better at las |
Author: | jbl [ Tue Dec 28, 2010 5:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 2010 FITA Longbow Rules - a change for the better at las |
I am glad to see that a thumb ring is now alllowed at FITA events. After all the thumb ring only provides a surface like the tab or glove to prevent the skin from being chafed. The second part of the rule saying a finger needs to touch the arrow just means that the thumb draw must be performed with the "true" thumb lock. Maybe the other associations will change their minds. Like you have said they would need to get rid of the split finger rule first. |
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