2. Bow and Arrow Requirements Note that, in the following points, the term “recurve” is used generically to include both olympic and standard bow classes. Very briefly, equipment must meet the following requirements: All arrows used at the same time must have the same colour shafts, have identical nocks, fletches and cresting, if any, and be similar in specification. Manufacturers’ marks that may be different are acceptable. Arrows must also bear the initials of the archer in visible form on the shaft, not the fletches. Tabs must have a smooth surface and not be modified or ridged in such a way that may aid in holding the string. Triggers or release aids, as used with compound bows, are not permitted with recurve bows. On recurve bows only one sighting device, a pin or ring, is permitted and no other projections into the sight window are allowed. In addition, in the standard bow class, the sight may not have any rack and pinion type of vertical adjustment. The side of the upper limb facing the archer must be completely unmarked. In the compound bow the sight may contain magnifying lenses and spirit levels, which are prohibited in the recurve. Any electronic devices are prohibited in all classes. The string must be of uniform colour or, if not, must have the colours grading into each other without abrupt obvious changes. The centre serving may not be higher than the tip of the archer’s nose. A kiss knot that aligns with the lips is permitted. On the recurve bow the string above the point where it meets the archer’s nose, must be free of any object or defined line. In the compound bow a peep sight in the string is permitted. Compound bows may not have a peak draw weight of more than 60 pounds. This poundage is frequently checked before a tournament and bows that are too heavy will need to be reduced. Any number and arrangement of stabilizers are permitted provided they do not inconvenience other archers. However, there is a restriction on the size of any stabilization used on a standard bow. The entire unstrung bow, complete with all attachments, must be able to pass through a ring of 122 millimetres diameter. Telescopes and binoculars are permitted except in the Standard bow class. Organising Committees or judges will decide whether tripods for telescopes may be left on the shooting line or not.
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