Ski Archery is similar to a biathlon, except that a recurve bow is typically used instead of a gun. Athletes ski around a cross-country track, shooting targets in both a kneeling and standing stance.

Closely related to biathlon, ski archery replaces a rifle with a bow, forming a pairing of cross-country skiing and target archery.

To complete the course in the shortest amount of time.

Competitors cross-country ski around a track and shoot at targets from a kneeling and standing position. Each 16 centimeter target is shot at from a distance of 18 meters. Competitors are not permitted to remove their skis during competition. Though when kneeling, a ski can be unfastened, so long as the competitor stays in contact with the ski at all times. Each missed target results in an imposed penalty lap of 150 meters.

Archery, dating back to the Paleolithic era was/is practiced by many cultured throughout the world. As civilization progressed, archery evolved from a method of hunting animals, into a useful tool of warfare. When guns became prevalent in the early 17th century the practice of archery became nearly nonexistent, only being used by societies where guns weren't yet available. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries archery was revived as a sporting venture in Europe and North America. Ski archery was developed in the 1970's as a take-off of biathlon. Today, it's a popular recreational and competitive sport in cold-weather climates throughout the world.

Arrow(s)
Boots
Bow
Poles
Skis

Caution must always be used when shooting arrows near others.

A varied training regiment is maintained, due to the differing nature of the sport's main components. A large amount of cross country skiing is practiced to build strong and quick legs, as are standard archery accuracy drills.

Arrow - a sharpened shaft, shot from a bow

Boot - specialized shoe used to attach a skier to skis

Bow - curved stick whose ends are joined by a taught cord, used for projecting arrows

Pole - lightweight stick held by a skier to assist in balance or propulsion

Ski - long, narrow piece of hard flexible material, fastened under the feet for gliding over snow

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