Anyone done archery at Ft. Wilderness?

[Cynister]

Can anyone tell me if the bows used are actual compound bows with pulleys or if they are just fiberglass bows with a string? I'm trying to judge if my DS will like it as he already has a compound bow.

Thanks

 

[sharadoc]

Can anyone tell me if the bows used are actual compound bows with pulleys or if they are just fiberglass bows with a string? I'm trying to judge if my DS will like it as he already has a compound bow.

Thanks

We watched a class, I believe you have different bows depending on your age and size. You could call the Bike Barn at Fort Wilderness and ask. I don't have the number but you can probably find it on the Camping Board.

 

[spiceycat]

it is a compound
here the link


http://www.wdwinfo.com/recreation/archery.htm

 

[Cynister]

it is a compound
here the link


http://www.wdwinfo.com/recreation/archery.htm

I'm not 100% sure if it is because that write up is from the Disney website where there's also a picture. The write up says compound but the picture clearly is not compound.

 

[Julylady]

My nieces did the archery experience last summer. If your son is an experienced archer, he might find this pretty tame. My oldest niece had some experience with archery at a summer camp and she thought it was boring. They spend a LOT of time on safety. The archers then take turns shooting at a target. The two people leading the session run a pretty tight ship and then should considering these are real bows and arrows. However, the end result is that they spent a lot of time talking to the kids first, and then you stand around and wait your turn. All in all.....they didn't think it was worth a whole afternoon. (Bus, then Boat to the Fort, then Boat back to MK, then bus back to resort).