you can read about that in my distance judging article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObviously there are an infinite amount of things you can purchase in order to enjoy archery even more. I believe that when starting out you should aim to keep your gear investment to a minimum and only spend money on essentials. Later on, if you decide that something is worth buying, you’ll be better informed and know if you really need it. The things I listed here are usually the first things archers purchase after they gain some experience in archery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much does archery cost once you have equipment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I mentioned before that once you get your equipment, archery is quite cheap to practice. But it’s wise to also consider the costs of ranges fees, archery lessons, and tournament fees – so you know how much you’re expected to pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Archery ranges fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The prices of archery ranges vary and really depends on where you live and which clubs you choose to go to. Counties with an archery culture and a lot of lands will usually have cheaper prices. Typically smaller clubs with less equipment will cost less than big, well-known clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expect to pay around 5$ to 8$ for using a range at a small club, and around 10$ to 20$ for the bigger clubs. Consider that sometimes bigger clubs have equipment you can use, and might be worth the added costs if you’re just starting out and don’t want to spend a lot on equipment before learning the basics.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you plan to shoot in a range for an entire year, most archery clubs offer a yearly fee. It will typically be much cheaper than paying every time you want to use the range. Consider doing that to minimize costs, if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Archery lessons cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most beginners should consider the costs of archery lessons when they’re starting out. It’s quite hard to learn proper archery form on your own, so most beginners end up taking at least a few lessons when they start with archery. To minimize costs you can usually take a group lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The actual prices of archery lessons vary, depending on where you live and your skill level. Expect to pay 20$ to 40$ for a group lesson, and 35$ to 55$ for a private lesson. You can usually get a better price for weekly or monthly lessons.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you’re not sure where to get your archery lessons, you should first check at your local archery club. Try and compare prices online and with multiple archery clubs to get a good price with a recommended teacher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tournament fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most archery tournaments have a small fee for entering the competition. The price is usually kept low, in order to motivate people to compete. In bigger competitions, the fee is usually used to pay the winning prices. The goal of a club’s archery tournament is not to make a buck, but to introduce people to competitive archery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expect to only pay a small price for tournament entry. Remember that if you’re good you might even win a prize – so you’ll be making money instead of spending it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEquipment maintenance costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As I’ve mentioned before, your archery gear requires little to no maintenance if you keep it safe. I’d suggest you take your bow to a professional tune at your local archery shop once a year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAn annual professional bow tune at your local archery shop will cost between 50$ for a simple tune to 150$ for a complete tune including string replacement. I’d suggest going to a good recommended archery shop even if they’re a bit pricier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To keep your bowstring in proper shape, I’d suggest using string wax. It will ensure a longer life to your string, so you don’t have to replace it as often. String wax is really cheap, and for the price of a few bucks and some time investment, you’ll ensure your bowstring be in a good to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Archery is not cheap to get into, but once you have all the equipment you need practicing becomes really cheap. Unlike other hobbies, your gear requires only minimal maintenance, so most of the costs of archery are for the range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’d suggest getting only the essential gear once you get into archery, and when you become more experienced consider getting some of the optional equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Archery doesn’t have to be expensive – it all depends on how you choose to practice it and how creative you are. I’ve even seen people creating their own 3D targets from scratch to save some cash. Money shouldn’t be a reason to not get into archery if you’re interested in it. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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