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Permitted Bows and Crossbows
In Artemisia, there are three classifications for bows
and crossbows. They are: light bows, heavy bows, and heavy
crossbows. There is no designation for 'light crossbows' -- all crossbows
are assumed to be 'heavy' (in order to simplify the types of bolts allowed on
the field). Each of
these are described in more detail below:
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Light bows have a maximum draw weight of
30 pounds for 28" of draw, measured from the center of the bow riser.
No compound bows, non-period sights, or metal strings.
Light bows in Artemisia can be used to shoot the
following SCA-approved arrow types:
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Heavy bows have a maximum draw weight of
50 pounds for 28" of draw, measured from the center of the bow riser.
No compound bows, non-period sights, or metal strings.
Heavy bows are required to have 6 inches of red
tape marking the upper limb, near the tip, if there are any shafted
arrows on the field.
Heavy bows can be used to shoot
siloflex arrows only.
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Crossbows have a maximum energy
rating of 1000 inch-pounds (ips), which is determined multiplying the draw
weight at the lock point by the distance between the lock point and the
position of the string at rest.
No compound crossbows, non-period sights, metal strings, or strings made of elastic material such as
bungee cord or surgical tubing.
Fiberglass fence posts may not be used in the construction of prods.
The use of crossbows that have a
period appearance is strongly encouraged.
Modern rifle stocks,
air rifle stocks, pistol grips, etc., are not acceptable.
All prods must be covered with rawhide or chap-weight (4oz) leather or an equivalent material, or have the bow limbs tethered with rawhide or paracord or similar
material, so that in case of breakage the limbs of the prod are tethered to the body of the bow.
Heavy bows can be used to shoot siloflex arrows, or Fellwalker
bolts:
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