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==Archer (Historical)== |
==Archer (Historical)== |
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An '''Archer''' uses a [[bow]] in [[battle]]. When used correctly, they can be devastating and there have been several battles that demonstrate this. |
An '''Archer''' uses a [[bow]] in [[battle]]. When used correctly, they can be devastating and there have been several battles that demonstrate this. |
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See also: |
See also: |
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*[[longbowman]] |
*[[longbowman]] |
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==Archer (SCA)== |
==Archer (SCA)== |
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In the [[SCA]], people participate in [[target archery]] and [[combat archery]]. There are different requirements of an archer for each. |
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[[SCA]] archers have similar [[armour]] requirements to those of [[heavy combatants]] and are distinguished not only by the weapon that they are holding but also by their [[helm]]ets bearing either a large fluorescent triangle or a clearly visible plume. These mark them as [[light fighter]]s. |
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The standard bows that they use have a maximum of 30 pounds at a 28 inch draw. SCA combat [[crossbow]]s use a draw-to-poundage ratio. Other light combatants use a variety of [[thrown weapons]]. |
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Latest revision as of 12:01, 20 April 2009
Archer (Historical)
An Archer uses a bow in battle. When used correctly, they can be devastating and there have been several battles that demonstrate this.
See also:
Archer (SCA)
In the SCA, people participate in target archery and combat archery. There are different requirements of an archer for each.
