{"id":5025,"date":"2022-05-27T19:51:26","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T16:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archerymind.com\/?p=5025"},"modified":"2022-05-27T19:51:32","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T16:51:32","slug":"best-archery-targets-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archerymind.com\/best-archery-targets-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Archery Targets for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Archery is an incredibly enjoyable and rewarding hobby, but many people are scared away by all of the equipment they need to start. It may seem a little overwhelming, but it shouldn’t be. A bow, some arrows, and a target is the core of what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article will assume you already either have a bow or have a good idea of which one you might like. We are going to focus on what the best archery target for beginners is, some great alternatives, and finally, a few tips and tricks to identify what makes a good target and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cheapest option for a complete beginner is to use some hay bales as archery targets, with a simple ring sheet over them. They are suitable for beginners, are very affordable and easy to maintain, and are safe for your arrows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But sometimes hay bales aren\u2019t a good option, so let\u2019s consider the best archery targets for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, hay offer great cost to benefit, and many people with access to space large enough to practice their archery will have access to hay bales. But they aren’t the only option. Here are a few alternatives if hay bales don’t suit you and your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foam sheets work almost exactly the same way as hay bales. They offer a soft backstop to your paper or painted archery target capable of stopping your arrows dead without damaging them. For example, the Morrel Yellow Jacket<\/a> (link to Amazon) is a great option for beginners – it has multiple faces, it’s very durable and easy to move around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Foam sheets are a little more expensive, in most cases, and are unlikely to cover as much area. However, they are less messy and aren’t going to affect people with allergies (an uncommon problem but still deserves consideration).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Foam sheets can become worn over time if you are constantly hitting the same spot (though many are made of self-healing materials). But as a beginner you\u2019re unlikely to run into that problem! They can become water damaged so avoid leaving them outdoors in rainy conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe best bag archery target for beginners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n