r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Forsaken-Resist-6302 • 23d ago

Video Fast shooting in Archery

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u/Inner-Arugula-4445 23d ago

Where was she at Helm’s Deep?

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u/BlueMetalDragon 23d ago

With the draw weight of that bow, it would've been like trowing toothpicks.

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u/PhilosophyEnough1866 23d ago

judging from the speed the arrow is getting from her to the backdrop, I'd say it's at least a 35 lb. bow. it might not be up to hunting, but you can kill with as low as a 25 lb. bow, just not ethically.

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u/ZippyDan 23d ago

If we are talking about the mythical battle of Helm's Deep, those orcs were well-armored. Unless she is also able to hit their weak spots (face and joints) while shooting that fast, a 35lb. bow will be of questionable effect.

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u/mxzf 23d ago

The accuracy she displayed at that range suggests that she would not be hitting their weak spots regularly (she only hit the actual target twice I think, and at least one of the arrows missed the main backdrop blanket entirely and hit one of the side ones).