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Proper Archery Stance

Archery is a very famous sport in the USA. There are a lot of things you need to do right to get the best result in archery.

You have to look after every little detail while playing archery. The stance is also a very important thing to look after.

There are a few types of stances in archery. You can adopt any of those stances.

In this post, I am going to describe the archery stances and the proper one from them.

 Correct archery stances

Archery the stance is the very first thing you should learn about archery. Here, in this article, I will talk about the correct archery stances.

 What is stance in archery?

Stance is the first step of archery. Stance is the moment when you set your stability and gesture of shooting. You also align your body with the target and your bow.

So, the stance is something you do to prepare yourself for shooting and the style you shoot the arrow.

 Why do you need a proper archery stance?

You cannot shoot your arrow while sitting and lying or just standing on one leg. Maybe you can shoot but cannot hit the target properly.

So, if you want to hit the target, you must approach in a proper way. If your stance is not right, you will not be able to shoot in a consistent manner.

You cannot control your body without the right stance. The bow will not become steady if you are not in full control of your body.

So, if you want to hit the bullseye, you have to correct your stance.

 Stances in archery

There are three types of stances available in archery. Among those three stances, 2 is a common type than the other one. That’s why many say there are two stances.

While you are shooting at the target, you have to imagine a straight line between you and the target. Your left hand left the shoulder and left leg will be a little forward than the right one.

Till this the point, all three stances are similar to each other. After this step, the next steps are divided into three. They are Square stance, Open stance, and Closed stance.

 The square stance

Square the stance is a quite easier one and many beginners use this stance.

Both of your feet should be parallel with the shooting line. Keep some distance between your two legs. You will have more contact with the ground and now you have much better control.

When you have more control over your body, you can hold the bow firmly and shoot the arrow in a steady manner.

 The open stance

The difference between the square stance and open stance is, the forward foot will rotate a little and will be placed a little behind than the other one.

In that process, your body will be more open towards the target. The front tip of your forward leg will be aligned with the center of the target.

Many advances level archers use this stance and they feel comfortable to shoot in this manner.

 The closed stance

A very few people use the closed stance process. The closed stone process is just opposite to the open stance.

The foot behind the shooting, the line will be pulled back a little. The imaginary shooting line will be at the middle of your both leg and pointed towards the center.

 Find the proper stance

It is hard for me to tell you about your proper stance. I personally use the open stance method.

Proper stance varies from man to man. Everyone will not feel comfortable with every stance.

So, my opinion for you that, before selecting any stance, try all the stances by yourself and choose the one which suits you the most.

But from my personal experience, I can suggest you adopt the square stance method when you are a beginner. Later you can choose the open stance when you become more expert in the shooting.

A little more about the stance

There are some more things I would like to share with you. Your forward shoulder, the one with you are holding the arrow, should point towards the target.

You should relax your body and focus your sense on your feet. After that, straighten your back and tense your muscle.

This is the process which will help your body to adopt the stance you chose.

Conclusion

Like any other sports, archery also needs the right gesture and posture. With the help of the right stance, you can have a clear and accurate shot on the target. It means the success of archery depends a lot on the proper stance. You can use any of these three stances and start your journey in archery.

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How to Take Care of a Hiking Hat?

Hiking hat is a very important equipment for adventure seekers. It can save you from heat or cold while you are hiking.

Hiking hat can become a sweet memory for you of an amazing adventure. You may want to use that specific hat when you go on other challenging hikes. To keep your hiking hat clean and in good shape, you have to take proper care of your hiking hat.

In this post, I am giving you some tips about how you can take care of your hiking hat.

 Taking care of your hiking hat

If you want to make anything last longer, take proper care of that product. Hiking hat is nothing exceptional than that.

Here are some tips for taking care of your hiking hat:

 Storing a hat

The way you keep your hat can be an important fact to maintain your hat. Never put your hat on its brim. Always put it on the crown in an upside down manner. Putting the hat on its brim can flatten the brim curve and change the shape of the hat.

Try to hang your hat on a rack or peg.  But make sure the hook is a wider one. Otherwise, it can make dimples on the hat and change the shape.

Don’t hang your hat for a long time on the hook.

If you want to keep your hat inside and want to use it in the next season, keep that in a hat box. It will keep the shape of your hat right. Put a packet of silica gel with the hat. It will prevent the hat from getting fungus.

 Cleaning a hat

Cleaning your hiking hat is so important. Try to clean your hat after every hiking trip and even during the trip if possible.

Here are some ways to clean your hat:

Loose dirt

The most common thing on your hat is loose dirt. You have to clean them properly and timely. Otherwise, they will gather and make permanent dirt.

You can clean the loose dirt with a brush made for cleaning hats. Use a light color brush to clean a light color hat and deep color brush to clean deep color hats.

 Dust

To remove any dust from your hat, use a damp cloth to wipe the dirt away.

 Wash your hat

There is some dirt which you cannot remove by brushing or wiping. You need to wash your hat then. Before washing it, check whether you can wash it or not.

Wash your hat in the washing machine separately. It will be cleaner if you wash them alone.

If you want to wash it by hand, you can use soap that doesn’t have bleach.

After washing the hat, when it is still damp, reshape the hat and let it air dry. Don’t use any dryer to dry the hat. It can damage your hat.

After the hat is dry, re-stretch it. Put your knee inside the crown and stretch the brims by your hand. Circle the crown on your knee.

 Remove sweat stains

Sometimes your sweat can make stain marks on your hat. Sweat stains can rot the fabric of your hat.

You can clean the stains with Palmolive dish detergent and warm water. Apply the detergent on the stain with a brush, put a small amount of warm water and move the brush gently on the spot.

Doing it properly can remove the stains away from the hat.

 Extending the hat life

Here are steps you can follow to increase the life of your hat:

Handle by the brim, not the crown

Holding the hat by the crown can look very stylish but it’s not the proper way to hold it. Holding the crown can create a crease that cannot be fixed.

Oil and dirt from your hand can be transferred to your hat.

So, hold your hat when your hand is clear.

Dry naturally

When your hat gets wet in rain or you wash the hat, always dry the hat naturally. Never use any artificial heat to dry your hat.

Artificial heat can damage the fabrics of the hat. So, it’s better to dry the hat in the open air.

 Don’t put your hat on a hot car

Never put your hat on the hot dashboard of your car. The external heat from your car can cause changing the shape of your hat and it also can discolor your hat.

 Flip the sweatband

When your sweatband is soaked with your sweat flip it and let it dry in the air.

You can also clean the oil and dirt from the sweatband by flipping it.

 Conclusion

Hiking hat is not a onetime use material that you through it away when it gets dirty. Cleaning it properly can make it last longer. Also, try to maintain the correct process of storing when you are not using it. So, when you come back to it for the next hiking trip, you can have it just like you left it.

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Sharpening your Knife on A Whetstone

It is better to sharpening a knife rather than throwing the dull one and buying a new knife.

There are many ways to sharpening a knife. Some people use electric sharpeners, some use the filing system and some use belt system to sharpen a knife.

The most famous and DIY method of sharpening is using a whetstone. You can sharpen your knife on your own and don’t have to wait for others like other methods.

In this post, I am going to tell you how you can sharpen your knife with a whetstone.

 Sharpening your knife with a whetstone

Some methods of sharpening a knife require an expert person and take time. But a whetstone allows you to do the job on your own and you don’t have to wait for anyone.

In this article, you will see how you can sharpen a knife with a whetstone.

What is a whetstone?

A Whetstone is a piece of stone which we use to sharpen any metal object. It can be natural or synthetic.

The surface of the stone is equally uneven which is important to sharpen metal.

You can use water to wet some of the stones and some you cannot. If you apply water to the stone which doesn’t allow water, it will decrease the life of the stone.

 Saturate the whetstone

People often get confused about whether to make the stone wet or not. To fed away from the confusion, you can apply water on the natural whetstones. Don’t apply water on the synthetic whetstones.

Natural whetstones are good for sharpening metal objects like a knife. If you have a natural whetstone and you want to sharpen your knife with this, at first you have to saturate the stone.

To saturate the whetstone, some people use water and some use mineral oil. It is better to lube the stone because the stone will produce less heat when you will be sharpening on it.

Apply water on the whetstone in a regular interval while operating on it.

Things you will need

If you have a dull knife and you want to sharpen it with a whetstone, you will need a two-sided whetstone.

You will also need some water which you will apply to the stone time to time while sharpening the knife.

A cloth will be needed to wipe away extra water.

When you will sharpen the knife, place the whetstone at an angle of 22 degrees. If you are not sure about the angle and want to make it accurate, you can use any equipment to measure the angle. But it is not so necessary.

 Sharpening the knife

Now it’s time for sharpening. The whole process is given in steps:

Put the whetstone on a cutting board. The coarse grit side will face upside. You can put a wet towel under the stone to avoid sliding.

With your one hand, hold the grip of the knife and place it against the stone. Put the pointed edge at first. They will meet in a 22-degree angle. Hold the other end of the knife with your other hand if you want.

Press the knife with gentle pressure and push it forward and all the way down. Cover the full length of the knife. Keep the knife flush against the stone constantly in a 22-degree angle.

Repeat the process about 10-15 times.

Flip the knife and repeat the same the process with this side of the knife.

Now flip the stone and make 10-15 strokes for each side of the blade in the grit of the stone.

Now use u sharpening steel to hone the knife edge.

Wipe the knife with a cloth to remove any extra metal particles.

 Some important tips

Try to main the stroke direction same. If it is front-to-back or back-to-front, maintain the same direction of the stroke.

Every knife needs sharpening at one stage. Cutting will surely decrease the sharpness of the knife. So, don’t believe if any company says their knives don’t need sharpening.

Don’t try to sharpen any ceramic knives on the whetstone.

Always remember the stone is called Whetstone, not “wet stone”.

 Safety

There are some safety matters you have to follow when you are sharpening a knife on a whetstone. Such as:

Though the knife is dull, it can still cut the skin of your hand. So be careful when you are holding the knife.

Keep your hand safe when you are stroking the knife on the whetstone. Whetstones can sharpen any metal so it is harsh enough to hurt your hand.

Never forget to put a wet towel under the whetstone. Without this, the stone can slide while you are doing the job.

Try to maintain the 22-degree angle constantly. It will help to sharpen quickly.

Never forget to lube the stone to avoid it from getting hot.

Don’t put water on the synthetic stones. It will decrease the life of the stone.

Be careful while you clean the knife with a cloth after sharpening. It will become so sharp that it can even cut both the cloth and your hand.

Conclusion

Sharpening a knife is economical. Because if you sharpen your knife, you don’t have to buy a new knife. Using a whetstone is more economical. Because you can sharpen the knife by yourself and don’t have to pay anyone for sharpening a knife. If you follow the above instructions properly, you can sharpen your own knife very easily.

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Mountain Boots vs. Hunting Boots

If you are here, it is because you are starting out in the world of hunting and you want an ideal footwear for your new hobby. You may also have time in this and just want to change that old pair of boots that did not last too long.

In any case, you are looking for good quality and although it seems a little complicated to get with so many offers out there, the truth is that you only need a little reliable information so that you learn to make a great choice.

I must admit, buying the perfect pair for my husband and for me was not easy, bad choices made me better direct my search and I'm here, with my sensational boots, waiting to make this search much more enjoyable.

Mountain boots vs. Hunting boots

This is very important when we are looking for that ideal pair that accompanies us during the hunt because it is very easy to confuse them with the mountain boots. Each one is different, with characteristics that fit especially one of these activities and it is very good to know how to distinguish them because they can pass through one another.

Key differences How to differentiate them? Well, a key thing is its weight because those used for hunting are usually less heavy. So also its support. For example, hiking or mountain boots have a great support that is very necessary because of the irregularity of the ground that is stepped on. Importance of the correct boot The ideal hunting boots tend to focus on where they are going to be used. Therefore, you can find rubber and these are ideal for when this activity is done in marshes, marshes and stream bottoms because it protects you from contact with stagnant water since its main material is completely impermeable.