Crossbow and bow shooting range Sherwood

ARCHER AND CROSSBOW SHOOTING IN ST. PETERSBURG

Do you remember the last time you shot a bow?

Many people have been captivated by archery since childhood, when playing Indians with peers is so popular, when a simple bow is made from hazel, a simple string replaces the string, and pointed twigs serve as arrows. What can we say about the crossbow, which many associate with the romantic, albeit gloomy Middle Ages, when real knights walked the streets of cities, and in Sherwood Forest Robin Hood himself and his archers resisted the power of the king.

If playing Indians brings back pleasant memories and a little sadness, if archery tempts you, even if you just intend to try your hand at a new exciting activity, welcome to the Sherwood crossbow and archery range!

We are located on the 3rd floor of the Grand Canyon shopping center (St. Petersburg), within walking distance from the station. m. Prospekt Prosveshcheniya. Shooting in our shooting range is doubly exciting: you will find interesting games and gambling competitions, modern and traditional bows and crossbows, branded souvenirs and prizes, as well as a great mood!

Here you can attend master classes on learning crossbow and bow shooting skills. The training program includes an individual approach to the development of shooting techniques, which helps to increase the level of intuitive orientation in space and the development of the nervous system and muscle corset responsible for performing the corresponding functions. During the classes you can not only learn shooting, but also learn a lot of interesting things about the history of crossbow and archery. Classes are conducted both individually and for groups. At the shooting range you can both shoot and purchase any type of weapon at the best prices in St. Petersburg. Our store offers a very large selection of different bows and crossbows: block and recurve crossbows, pistol crossbows, classic, traditional, compound bows, teenage bows, slingshots and consumables. At the Sherwood shooting range you can celebrate a fun and interesting birthday or other holiday with a group of up to 15 people.

Organizing and holding holidays is another area of ​​our activity. Children's birthdays, bachelor parties, corporate parties - archery and crossbow shooting can be the highlight of any holiday. We will help you organize and host the most unusual birthday party for teenagers or a holiday for adults. On-site catering is available for corporate events. An outdoor shooting range can be either an independent platform for your holiday or an addition to any program. Moreover, an archery range is installed both in open space and indoors. Shooting from medieval or modern bows is not only an original hobby and sport, but also an activity that develops determination, endurance and eye in a person.

Previously, shooting required physical strength and some dexterity; handling modern throwing weapons has become easier. You should try to join the ancient craftsmanship in our crossbow and archery shooting range "Sherwood". We have a rich arsenal of bows and crossbows, an almost fabulous atmosphere and excellent quality of service. We are ready to offer services for beginners and experienced shooters, come! Shooting from throwing weapons: yesterday

One of the earliest archaeological finds were stone arrowheads, the age of which is estimated at 64 thousand years.

It is recorded that there were bows and archers in almost all civilizations of Europe, Asia, America and various islands. This type of weapon achieved particular development among the Mongols of the Golden Horde period and the British, who with its help won most of the victories in the Hundred Years War of 1337-1453. These weapons were also developed among the Slavs, Turks, Vikings, Japanese, Scythians, Cossacks, and Indians. In some tropical civilizations (for example, in the Amazon), there was a practice of smearing the ends of arrows with poisons. However, in myths and legends the effectiveness of this method of hunting or attacking an enemy is greatly exaggerated. The bow is one of the oldest inventions of mankind, initially used for shooting prey while hunting, and later used mainly for military purposes.

At the same time, earlier archers were one of the most dangerous warriors on the battlefield, which was caused by: • the significant range of this type of weapon, on average the arrow range was about 200–250 m, but shots with a range of up to 450 m were recorded in the chronicles;

• rate of fire, shots at long distances rarely penetrated armor, however, when each archer in a squad simultaneously fires up to five arrows at opponents, the combat effectiveness of the target can be significantly reduced;

• lethal force, which was especially typical for some heavy bows (Indian, English, Turkish modifications) and crossbows firing special armor-piercing bolts;

• stealth and maneuverability, ensuring mobility and relative safety of these types of troops.

The damage done by bows depended on many factors, ranging from weather conditions and wind direction to the type of arrows and arrowheads used.

However, the fact that this type of weapon was used until the late Middle Ages (when it was replaced by firearms) since ancient times clearly indicates the great effectiveness of these weapons. At the same time, it has always been difficult to damage certain types of armor with a bow.

For example, fighting heavy and thick (up to 2 mm) steel of knightly armor with the help of one archer was almost pointless. Therefore, on the basis of the bow, a hand crossbow was first developed, the basic principles of which later formed the basis for the design of many types of serial throwing machines: gastrofetes or oxybeles. Other types of throwing artillery of antiquity and the Middle Ages are also based on principles similar to crossbow and beam technology. We are talking about chirobalists, onagers, polybols, eutitons and some other modifications. Archery: Today,

archery and crossbow shooting ranges in modern times exist in several variations.

Firstly, it is a fascinating form of leisure for children or adults, developing patience, determination and keen eyes. Secondly, shooting arrows from different types of throwing weapons (crossbows, long or flat bows) is a professional sport in which various competitions are periodically held. It exists in its own form or is a component of all-around events (archery biathlon).

As an independent form, archery competitions are included in the complex of Olympic sports and can be held both outdoors and indoors. They also periodically host international competitions for the World Cup or European Cup. In this case, the shot distance is 70-90 m and depends on the type of competition (for Olympic competitions the requirements are a little softer). It’s nice that there are champions in this sport in our country, for example, M.V. Galinovskaya, who took prizes in 2001 and other years, both in the individual championship and in the team competitions. Professional athletes note that although outwardly archery is not very spectacular, it is accompanied by inner excitement and great pleasure from the process.

Bows and crossbows are a mandatory attribute at events for roleplayers, fans of historical reconstruction and some computer games.

At the same time, there are no strict requirements for weapons regarding the efficiency of their operation; they play rather an aesthetic role. Today there are also fans of archery hunting for non-predatory animals (deer, elk, wild boar), however, according to current legislation, killing animals using various types of bows is prohibited. If you have never shot from this type of weapon, we recommend trying it in our shooting range.

If you want to engage your son or daughter in an interesting hobby, come to us together. Who knows, maybe your child will enjoy shooting and you will become the parents of an Olympic champion? For those who are not striving for awards, we suggest you simply have a pleasant time renting a track or even the entire Sherwood shooting range. Our regular visitors note that there is rarely a form of leisure that is so conducive to emotional release. We are located in a large shopping and entertainment center and can be proud of the spaciousness of the premises, which are furnished with furniture and decorations that imitate the era of Robin Hood.
If you come shopping with the whole family and are tired of shopping, come visit us! After trying it once, you will surely become our regular customer. We have reasonable prices, gift certificates and an interesting children's program.