"I just wanted to say thanks for sorting out my bow setup on Friday. It shoots really sweet now, balances well and no vibration". - Kevin

"Having just purchased my BMG/Kap Recurve I can only say how impressed I was with the friendly, patient and professional attention I received. There was never any sense of hurry and spending nearly 3 and a 1/2 hours choosing and testing was a very enjoyable experience. Now the proud owner of some fine equipment 100% happy! I have no hesitation in recommending your service and shall be a regular visitor! Thank you".
Mr. T from Herts

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Derek and Andrew were placed 1st and 2nd respectively at Colchester yesterday. This was first time out for Andrew with his new FiberBow. Despite very little time to set it up and with less than 200 arrows shot, pushed Derek all the way.

The annual 4 way county match hosted by Spelthorne Archers and between London, Kent, Middlesex and Essex was contested on Sunday 30th March.

Essex won the match and both Derek and Andrew represented the County.

UPDATED INFORMATION COURSE CONTENT 11/3/08

11 Feb 08 GNAS Leaders Course - Don't delay

Due to a cancellation 2 places are now available please call 01376 331017 (closed Thursdays)

This qualification will allow you to teach people to shoot in Sports Centres, Commercial Events and organisations such as the ATC and Scouts.

Ever fancied teaching archery.

We are running 4 day courses at the end of April 08.

Each course will have a maximum of 12 candidates 

Dates: The course will be Mon 28 April to Thur 1 May run at our Raydon Pro Shop near Ipswich.

The course will consist of 3 FULL days of tuition and a final day for assessment.

The course will be run by fully qualified GNAS coaches and at the end of the course if all goes well you will be an accredited with the GNAS Leader award recognised by also recognised by Sports Centres, Commercial Companies and organisations such as the Air Training Corp and Scouts.

If you are interested and would like to find out more please contact Tony Preston on 01376 331017 as soon as possible.

Course details:

GNAS Course Units for Archery Community Sports Leader Award

Unit A: General
Candidates will gain knowledge of:

1. all safety observances and rules
2. alternative range layouts with regard to public and participant safety
3. suitable rounds for beginners and juniors
4. various forms of archery
5. various incentives schemes

Unit B: Shooting
Candidates will learn how to hit the target consistently at up to 20 yards using basic Bare-Bow  & Freestyle methods.

Unit C: Teaching and improving

Candidates will be able to:

1. teach basic Bare-Bow style
2. teach basic Freestyle
3. improve performance in both

Unit D: Equipment care, safety and use

Candidates shall learn how to:

1. advise on suitable equipment for activity groups and individuals
2. recommend sources of supply and be aware of costs
3. maintain equipment in good working order
4. understand the importance of equipment maintenance ref. safety and accident prevention

Formative assessment & feedback will be given throughout the course.  However, ALL Units will also be examined by an external assessor on the last day of the course.  NGB certification will be awarded to successful candidates.

On a daily basis we get many requests to supply equipment overseas, but with the exception of small amounts we have had to request a bankers transfer of funds. Whilst this has worked well, it is a bit slow and cumbersome so as of today we are a Western Union Agent (Braintree) so we will be able to process any money transfers using this method instantly. We are not moving in to the banking system but if you are in the Braintree Shop and have just remembered an overseas relatives birthday we can send money out as well.

For overseas orders when using the online shop just select the Bank Transfer option if you quit or leave this blank we will still receive your order but not until the end of the day and you will not receive an order acknowledgement email.

The sales of the FiberBow are exceeding all expectations and this has been with the handicap of not having a left handed version for most of 2007. (these will be arriving within the next couple of weeks, but again in limited numbers, but as we know now they are on their way we are taking orders and will supply on a first come first served basis. The Risers can also be ordered on line here)

The riser is now being shot by some top International archers, but the benefits are being seen by all owners what ever their shooting level everyone in higher scores.

For most club archers fatigue has a big influence on the score you finish up on at the end of a shoot, especially as most do not shoot and train everyday. This lighter riser will help to overcome this and because there is less downward pressure on joints and shoulders it can help reduce strain injuries. For some archers it has meant that they can continue their archery longer.

At this weekends Nimes tournament in France it is expected that Michele will announce that he will be switching risers. Currently Michele has a sponsorship agreement with Win & Win and shoots their carbon handle the Inno.

Sales of the 27" Luxor have taken off all over the world but especially in Europe and the UK where archers are benefiting from the unique balance and stability of this riser for both target and field disciplines.

The Frangelli family took over the ownership of Bernardini factory last year and already we are seeing their high standards for quality in the latest batch of stock risers. So it is now good to see that Michele is backing the range by shooting one himself in one of the toughest arenas, where a lost point is all that is needed to lose a gold medal.

Today in Varallo Pombia (Italy) FITA Field and 3D Barebow reigning World Champion Giuseppe Seimandi has shot a new Italian Barebow record for 25 & 18m with an impressive total of 1116 points (556 at 25m & 560 at 18m). He shot his By Bernardini Luxor with medium W&W Inno limbs (70" bow).

The picture shows his quality release and the balance of the handle.

The riser is balanced using 3 of the 4 additional weights supplied as standard and an additional heavy weight from the Cobra weight kit. The reaction of the bow is an almost perfect jump forward allowing Giuseppe to shoot very tight groups.

Tony and everyone at Perris Archery wish you all a happy New Year and good shooting in 2008.

Well after all the preparation and running around it's all over for another year we hope you all had a good Christmas, there are many things to look forward to this year especially the Olympics and we hope that BBC digital will provide the same comprehensive coverage as they did in Athens although I guess we will have to get up a bit earlier to see the action.

There is a lot going on at Perris, I am pleased to say that our latest shop in Sussex is very busy. It is quite clear that there is a difference in archers requirements especially on the compound side so if you think we should be stocking certain products please let us know as we can source most items.

Suzanne Preston is now a regular member of the staff at Raydon, so local archers can draw on her vast experience when choosing equipment or looking for advice. The regular beginners courses are very popular and have helped to boost local club memberships. We are now taking names for the next round of intermediate and advanced training courses and will be announcing the dates very soon. You can leave your name with Suzanne, email or call either Raydon or Braintree Pro Shops.

The By Bernardini range of risers are creating a lot of interest especially the 27" Luxor and 25" Nilo both are great target bows but also come with a weight kit as standard which makes them fantastic for Barebow - 2 bows in one without any compromise. Initially we were hesitant in stocking these as we did not know how they would be received in the UK where Hoyt and Win & Win are so strong however, sales so far mean that you will start to see these on the racks and shooting lines.

We are now starting to see the availability of the new Hoyt limbs improve and we do try and stock all the popular sizes.

Win & Win should be making available their new carbon handles very soon and we are now seeing good availability from Bowtech with their 2008 models.

The new DVD from Simon Needham is a great watch for anyone interested in setting up their equipment it's well presented and compliments his book.

A big thank you to everyone who turned out to shoot last Sunday, we hope you enjoyed the course. The next 3D shoot is not yet finalised but should be at the end of February.

Well the outdoor season for target archers is almost upon us, why not beat the rush and pick up those items you need now, not forgetting if you need carbon arrows you can take advantage of our carbon arrow selection by trial service so you can be confident that your arrows are working for you not against you.

If you have a shoot coming up let us know and we will add it to our tournament diary and if you would like us to attend your shoot with our mobile shop you only have to ask.

I think that's it for now but keep an eye on the website for regular updates.

Once again Happy New Year  and I look forward to seeing you all at shoots and hopefully in our Pro Shops over the coming months.

Best regards

Tony

Win and Win have just announced new risers and limbs for 2008 download 2008 brochure(8mb) here

One of the benefits from being a Beiter Certified Dealer is that we get invited over to the Werner Beiter Centre in Germany from time to time.

This world class centre for archery excellence is used by all the top archers from around the world for training and technique analysis.

The main purpose of the visit is for Beiter to let us know first hand about new developments and to give us a greater insight in to their product range. All the facilities including the 70m indoor shooting ranges were available. However to get there Tony and Derek had to fly with Ryanair who specifically ban all weapons including archery equipment so they were not able to shoot whilst out there. However it was a very interesting trip further enhanced by the fact that Michele and Vittorio Frangelli were out there prior to the Final of the World Cup in Dubai. Which was of great interest especially as we have just signed up to be By Bernardini dealers, and Derek was keen to get some hot tips.

Over the next week keep an eye on our website as we will be posting some gems of advice from Michele and Vittorio and details of Beiter's product range. 

Please note our email address is changing with immediate effect to info@perrisarchery.co.uk the old address perris@fsbdial.co.uk will continue to work until the end of December.

We have now received our first substantial delivery of the new Hoyt 900CX limbs and Nexus and Helix handles in the new striking Jade and Red Ember.

The limbs are certainly different to the G3's initial impressions back up Hoyts claims of more speed and stability.

You can view and try the handles and limbs in any of our 3 Pro Shops or buy on line Limbs Nexus Helix

Now there is a true option for all those archers with a 31" plus draw length, up to now you have had to be content with a 70" bow not any more By Bernardini have just released a 27" model based on the extremely popular Nilo model.

We have just received our first allocation and availability this side of Christmas is going to be limited. The bow is very well made looks very classy and is an ideal Target or Barebow as it comes with additional weights which can be added as required.

Although primarily designed for longer draw archers it does provide options foe archers who have short or medium length limbs to make their bow 2" longer.

Currently you can view and try the handle at our Braintree Pro Shop or buy on line Luxor 27"

Following the acquisition of By Bernardini by the Frangelli family there have been radical changes for the better, to the products and the organisation. The bows have a great following in Europe both in Target and Field especially barebow as most risers allow screw in weights to be added.

So we have again agreed to become a dealer and sell all their Bows and Accessories. At the moment stock is limited but we expect as demand grows we will stock more and more however we can order any item off their catalogue on their website and so far delivery times have been no more than a few days. More details can be found on our online shop - Recurve bows, Recurve & Compound Sights