Question: Fletching: A fletching is the feather or plastic at the back of the arrow that stabilizes the arrow during flight by causing the arrow to spin as it travels through the air.
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Question: Nock: The nock is the part of the arrow that attaches to the string of the bow.
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Question: Index Fletching: The index fletching is the odd colored fletching that is used to properly align an arrow when nocking it.
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Question: Arrowhead/Tip: the arrow head is the pointed end of the arrow, designed for piercing a target.
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Question: Arrow Shaft: the shaft of the arrow is the body of the arrow that connects the tip to the nock. it is typically made of wood, aluminum, or a carbon composite.
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Question: Nocking Point: the nocking point is the place where the arrow is connected to the string. it is very important that the arrow is nocked in the same place every time.
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Question: Bow Riser: the riser is the middle portion of the bow that connects the upper and lower limbs. it is where the grip is located and is made of a material that does not bend.
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Question: Bow Cam: The cam is the pivot point of the bow that creates the “let off” felt using a compound bow. it is the wheel that is not round, or the lower one in the picture.
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Question: Bow wheel: The wheel is the round pivot point on the compound bow. it is the top one in the picture
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Question: Upper/Lower Limbs: the bow limbs are made of a flexible material that bends as the string is pulled. The upper limb is the one that is attached to the top part of the riser and the lower limb is attached to the bottom of the riser.
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