Sometime in late 2021, I came across this Reddit thread where a leatherworker-and-new-archer /u/krebkakes had made some keychains as a gift for the people who gave them their first archery lesson. I’m always on the lookout for innovating extras and gifts for archers at tournaments. (Most available options are not that special, and I try to avoid those.)
Outdoor Target Stand
The time has come to swap out our old target stands for new ones. It also worked as a great way to do work hours during a pandemic when gathering in a group isn’t a great idea for everybody in the club. We chose a design that will be sturdy, mobile, and foldable if we… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Maya – Use Type node to set the frame number to scene geometry
Sometimes it’s useful to have a geometry displaying a changing number. As an example of how to do this, I’m showing how to set the frame number into some geometry using the Maya type node. You can use a similar system to drive values from an anim curve into the type node, as well. (Just… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Long-Distance Practice in the Basement
One archery problem that’s hampered me is how to get enough practice repetitions at the long outdoor competition distances? I have great endurance at the short distance because my loving wife generously allowed me to build a practice range in the basement. But our basement can’t quite manage to fit a 70 meter practice hall… Inspired… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Archery Target Distance-Angle Equivalencies
One question that comes up from time to time is “How hard is it to hit a target [some distance] away?”. The answer is a firm and definite “it depends.” There are a variety of target sizes, shot at a variety of distances. Even ignoring things like wind, air friction, body-angle to reach distances, etc,… Continue Reading… Continue Reading