PC Archery

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Have you thought about getting into 3-D competition but don't want to spend the money or don't have the time?  Save yourself $1,000, spend $24.95 with Walk Technology and you can have all the 3-D shooting you want from the comfort of your home at your computer.

Over the past several years, many computer hunting and fishing software games have hit the market.  Early games were just that — games.  Today with the development of faster and more powerful computers, PC-based outdoor software has turned to focus more on reality and, in some cases, serve as training tools.  PC Archery, from Walk Technology, is no exception.  This high tech software teaches distance judging and shot placement while remaining fun and extremely realistic.
The calibration utility is the key to realistic target sizing. Following the instructions, it takes about 10 seconds to set up.
You are probably wondering "how can a piece of software  teach or improve ones ability to judge distance?"  I wondered the same thing.  After I saw how the program works, it is really quite simple.  

The program has a calibration utility that configures target sizing.  This feature is the key to how realistic the targets look, with respect to distance, during a session of shooting.  The purpose is to create the illusion that the targets actually appear "x" amount of yards away.  If you were to set up a 3-D target at 40 yards in your back yard, the size of the target would be the same in PC Archery with a virtual distance of 40 yards.  Of course, this is assuming the dimensions of the real target and the virtual dimensions of the PC Archery target are the same.

The program gives you the view of actually shooting a bow.  Just an extra feature to help with shot placement.
Another nice feature of PC Archery is the training of shot placement on deer targets.  The program can be set to only present deer targets and will do so at various angles (quartering shots) simulating actual hunting scenarios.   I have been bow hunting now for 16 years and it has even taught me a thing or two about shot placement.

The program itself is very dynamic with respect to level of play.  There are six preset levels and a custom level that can be configured to fit any archer's experience level.  Maximum distance, number of targets, target type and even the environment can be individually set.  

This flexibility doesn't just end with the course set-up.  You can also configure the program to match your own bow's characteristics including arrow speed, pin gap, sight style, bow appearance and even bow sound.  Left-handed archers need not to worry — there is setting to switch the bow from right-handed to left-handed.  

This amazing program has too many function and set-up features to list, I would be writing for days trying to explain everything.
There are  tools available to aid you in becoming a better shooter such as a range finder and vitals map.
PC Archery will never be able to replace the enjoyment of being outdoors and shooting a real bow, nor is it intended for that reason.  However, it will maintain and improve our skills in several areas during the off season.  This archery training tool is both serious and fun — addiction is guaranteed.  All age and skill sets are welcome.  Play by yourself for practice or in multi-player mode for a tournament.

Retail Price: $24.95

Contact Information:
Walk Technology, LLC
P.O. Box 86627
Tucson, AZ 85754-6627
www.pcarchery.com

 

 


 
 
 

 
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