Errata Page
Corrections to the 1st edition
For the people who have read my posts on various Internet forums, it should come as no surprise that I CAN’T TYPE! Shooting the Stickbow has been reviewed by a number of people prior to publication, but several typos still found their way into print.
I would like to thank the people who took the time to bring the typos to my attention, these corrections have been incorporated into the 2nd edition.
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Chapter 3
Page 39 Diagram 3-18 caption:
3-18 The neutral stance in relation to the tar-get. Imagine a line going through both your heels and continuing down-range until it cuts the bullseye in half (right).
OK, there’s no hyphen in the word target
Page 44 Last paragraph:
If you followed the initial instructions you’re already achieved pretty good form.
should read:
If you have followed the initial instructions, you've already achieved pretty good form.
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Chapter 4
P 58 Diagram 4-32 - 4-33 captions could have been a little clearer:
4-32 Slings: Finger sling (left top), Wrist Sling (left top-right), Bow Sling (left bottom left).
4-33 Bow grip with thumb/forefinger curled into the palm of the hand (left bottom-right).
Should be replaced with:
4-32 Slings: The four pictures on the right show a finger, wrist Sling and bow sling
4-33 Bow grip with thumb/forefinger curled into the palm of the hand (bottom-right).
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Chapter 5
Page 67 in the Section on "To correct for a weak arrow", the last line:Therefore a 29" arrow that spines to 40# with spine to about 35# if cut down to 28".
Should read:
Therefore a 29" arrow that spines to 40# will spine to about 45# if cut down to 28".(When read in context with the preceding text, the last line is clearly incorrect!
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Chapter 6
Page 85
The example should read as follows (the numbers stated in the text did not match the numbers in the example - the same error exists in the appendix one page 344) :
The formula is: (BPL - OAL/2)/OAL
Where:
BPL = Balance Point Length (measured from nock groove to balance point of complete shaft)
OAL = Overall Length of arrow measured from nock groove to back of head or point (BOP)
Example 1: 28” arrow with a balance point 18” from the nock groove.
(BPL - OAL/2)/OAL = FOC
(18” – 28”/2)/28” = FOC
(18” – 14”)/28 = FOC
FOC = 4”/28” = 14% (approximately)
Example 2: 28” arrow with a balance point 16” from the nock groove.
(BPL - OAL/2)/OAL = FOC
(16” – 28”/2)/28” = FOC
(16” – 14”)/28 = FOC
FOC = 2”/28” = 7% (approximately)
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Chapter 12
Diagram 12-3 While technically correct, the diagram should be replaced with this, for consistency.
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Chapter 14
Page 267 Diagram captions should be reversed.
14-23 Dynamic (right) vs. 14-24 static or dead release (left)
Should be:
14-23 Dynamic (left) vs. 14-24 static or dead release (right)
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Chapter 17
Page 325 The opening line:
The following pages show pictures of bows and a few arrows my collection that were popular during the Golden Age of Archery, specifically from the mid 1960’s to the mid 1980’s.
The missing word is FROM and the line should read:
The following pages show pictures of bows and a few arrows from my collection that were popular during the Golden Age of Archery, specifically from the mid 1960’s to the mid 1980’s.
Page 322 Caption to diagram 17-13:17-13 Here a freshly sanded Wing Presentation 1 is ready to be finished (left).
Should read:
17-13 Here a freshly sanded Wing Presentation 1 is ready to be refinished (left)
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Appendix A
Page 344
Regarding Draw weights (Several numbers were mistyped - highlighted numbers have been corrected)
Marked draw weight @ 28” / (28 – the brace height) = the amount of weight to add or subtract for each inch above or below 28”. Therefore, using the above example,
A bow marked 30#@28”, with a 6” brace height, drawn to 29.5” would weigh 32.04#.
30#/ (28” - 6”) = 30# / 22 = 1.36#
1.36# x 1.5” = 2.04#
30# + 2.04# = 32.04#
THESE CORRECTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE 2nd EDITION
If you find any other errors or typos you may contact me at viper_stickbow@yahoo.com