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DRAKE ARCHERY ELITE Firebird - 60 inch - 20-45 lbs - Hybrid Bow
DRAKE's Firebird is a successful combination of the ultra-modern material Dymondwood and natural bamboo wood, enhanced by black fiberglass laminates.
Dymondwood is an innovative material, consisting of several layers of wood, which are connected with epoxy resin to form a highly stable material. This combination allows a completely new design of the riser and creates an absolutely unique look with slim, almost filigree forms. The grip area is particularly ergonomically shaped and allows the bow to fit comfortably in the hand. Technically speaking, however, this material also offers a number of advantages: It absorbs vibrations and allows faster and more even shooting. The limbs are a multi-layer construction made of a core of bamboo wood and reinforcing fiberglass layers.
Firebird - The perfect companion at the parcours
The firebird, a mythical creature, which is not unlike the phoenix, was the model for the DRAKE ARCHERY ELITE Firebird. In mythology, the firebird is often the object of desire, as numerous miracles are attributed to him, from incredible healing powers to enormous strength. Its feathers are capable of illuminating the most profound darkness. So, who would you rather have with you when you are far in the forest on a challenging course than the Firebird? It is ultra-compact and extremely agile, but at the same time the bow has nothing to fear in terms of arrow speed. And visually it is in no way inferior to its namesake either: the rich feathers in vibrant orange and red tones have been accurately incorporated into the handle.
ELITE - The best ones from DRAKE Archery
Good things can be done even better! - DRAKE Archery is pursuing this ambition and with the ELITE series releases bows, limbs and risers onto the market that are unparalleled in their price segment. High quality workmanship as well as modern materials and an appealing design come together to create recurve- and hybrid bows with a high quality standard without losing track of the price-performance ratio.
As an expression of confidence in its own quality, DRAKE Archery offers a 10-year warranty* on all its bows from the ELITE series. What are you waiting for? Convince yourself of DRAKE Archery.
Available as right- or left-handed model.
Technical data:
Bow length: 60 in.
draw weight (in 5 lbs increments): 20-45 lbs
recommended brace height: 8 inches
maximum draw length: 31 inch
String: Dacron
Tips: Fast Flight suitable
Material (riser): Dymondwood
Material (limbs): fibreglass laminate, bamboo core
Weight: approx. 440g
Delivery contents:
1 piece
*Warranty conditions:
To the original purchaser, DRAKE Archery grants a 10-year warranty against breakage and delamination. The warranty applies to all first-time buyers who are resident within the EU. The warranty excludes wearing parts and damage caused by incorrect use. The warranty is fulfilled by replacement or repair of the bow. The legal warranty rights remain unaffected by this warranty and apply independently of it.
Characteristics
Right-handed or left-handed?
Determination of the draw hand
The draw hand is the hand that pulls the string. This means that a right-handed bow is held in the left hand and drawn with the right hand.
Determining your personal draw hand has far less to do with whether you are left-handed or right-handed than you might initially assume. It is much more about determining the dominant eye. The dominant eye is used for aiming. This then automatically results in the draw hand.
The term dominant eye refers to the eye whose visual information is superimposed on everything. If a shooter tried to aim with the other eye, he would have to close the dominant eye.
There are two ways of determining the dominant eye: On the one hand, it is the eye that is generally favoured, for example when looking through the viewfinder of a camera, through the peephole or similar situations. On the other hand, there is a small exercise that can be used to determine the dominant eye beyond doubt:
- The arms are stretched out and a triangle is formed with the thumbs and index fingers of both hands.
- A small target is aimed at through the triangle, for example a socket or a cupboard knob. Focus on this object.
- The hands are now slowly brought towards the face without taking the target object out of focus.
- The triangle of thumb and index fingers will involuntarily tend towards one side of the face and this is where the dominant eye is located.
If the dominance of the eye and hand do not match, the bow should still be selected according to eye dominance. The arms can be easily retrained for the new draw hand, but not the eye.
More information on choosing the right type of bow, the right draw weight and the right arrows can be found here: A brief introduction to archery
Warranty information
This item comes with a manufacturer's warranty. Information on the warranty period and its conditions can be found here:
Overview - Manufacturer warranties
