Polyethylene as foam archery targets
Observers usually have the wrong impression of archery. The sport appears easy for the uninitiated; however, it requires a great a deal of practice to hone the skills. Consistent practice as well as hard work is required in order to improve performance. The most basic practice in foam archery targets practice. Strength however is needed to be able to shoot arrows accurately. The target bag must be able to accommodate the frequency of practice sessions without shredding to pieces. Polyethylene foam makes for an outstanding archery target bag due to its high 6LB density. Arrows can penetrate the foam and stick to the mark without bouncing off or going through the bag.
Foam archery targets consist of 2-inch thick and 23 by 24 inches of polyethylene sheet that is resilient and tough enough without damaging the arrows. Foam archery targets work by pinching the arrow between its layers and using friction to stop the momentum instead of force. Depending on the power of the bow that will be used, multiple target foam panels can be combined, doubled, tripled or even quadrupled so that the thickness will prevent the arrow from passing through the targets completely. Even after being repetitively punctured by broadheads, the ruptured cells of polyethylene foam remain resistant to molds, mildew and bacteria. The overall integrity of the product is not compromised making it an excellent item for repetitive practice.
The two-inch foam archery targets feature the smooth water-resistant skin on either side of the foam target which enhances its outdoor usability. Its 6-pound density offers more in terms of performance if compared to lower density foam with the same dimensions. Most archery targets available in the market come in plain, non-painted sheets to provide room for a preferred target design. A target can be customized for fun or it can simply be drawn-on using a permanent marker.
Serious archers and bow hunters usually have high-powered bows used to undertake daily practices. The foam target’s level of durability must be extremely high to satisfy the requirements. Archers who take their sport seriously typically make their own target bags using high density foam materials that include closed-cell foam due to the compression ability. Foam is packed tightly or stacked one on top of the other to handle the high-powered shots without damaging the arrows. In many instances, neoprene foam is used with polyethylene foam as they are easier for DIY techniques. Different sheet sizes are available as well as a wide range of densities to allow heavy-duty practice for archery tournaments.