The equipment used in archery has improved significantly since medieval times.  While primitive bows were not very accurate, today’s bows can accurately launch arrows at speeds over 148 miles (240 kilometers) per hour.  Today’s bows are a combination of wood, fiberglass, lightweight metals, and high-technology materials.  Historically from early childhood children were provided with bows according to their height and are taught to shoot.   Today archery thrives as a competitive sport.  Competitive archers have abandoned wooden bows and arrows in favor of new high-performance materials like fiberglass and laminated carbon.   Evolution of Archery

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