Most common Bow Accessories

Quiver

• Usually a leather or synthetic container used for carrying or storing arrows
• Three common types of quivers are the back, side and bow quiver
• The most important function of the quiver is to protect the archer from the arrowheads

Glove, fingertab or mechanical release

• Gloves and finger tabs protect the fingers used in drawing and releasing the bowstring
• Mechanical releases attach to the string for drawing and releasing the arrow
• Help to make release smoother, improving accuracy

Armguard

• Protects the forearm from being slapped by the bowstring upon release of an arrow
• Keeps sleeves away from the bowstring

Bowstringer

• Prevents bow damage when stringing and unstringing long bows and recurve bows
• Allows easy replacement of bowstring
• When not in use, long bows and recurves should be stored unstrung at room temperature
• Do not attempt to string a recurve or longbow without a bowstringer

Flat File, Sharpening stones

• Used to sharpen broadheads

Bowstring

• It's a good idea to carry a spare bowstring in case of breaks

String silencers

• Usually yarn or rubber fingers attached to the string to reduce the noise on release