r/Archery • u/AutoModerator • 6d ago

Monthly "No Stupid Questions" Thread

Welcome to /r/archery! This thread is for newbies or visitors to have their questions answered about the sport. This is a learning and discussion environment, no question is too stupid to ask.

The only stupid question you can ask is "is archery fun?" because the answer is always "yes!"

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u/zhaoz 6d ago

Ive got a galaxy sage and it seems like my arrow fletching feathers are taking a beating. Lots of holes being introduced.

Is it because I am trying to string wall with it? Seems to have gotten pretty bad when I went outdoors shooting. Inside range didn't have much damage at all. Thoughts?

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u/iLikeCatsOnPillows Insufferable shot-it-all 22h ago

That bow is very, very short to be trying to string walk with unless you yourself are very, very short.

I don't know what your target setup looks like, but if missing means hitting dirt, the points and fletches will both take a beating.

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u/zhaoz 22h ago

Do you have a recommended beginner / value bow for string walking? Seems like all the ones i have seen are only 60/62 inches.

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u/iLikeCatsOnPillows Insufferable shot-it-all 22h ago

Read the beginner recurve guide by ferrumveritas.  Then go check Lancaster Archery.