about the NFAS
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| American Flatbow | Barebow | Bowhunter |
| Compound Limited | Crossbow | Freestyle |
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American Flatbow (AFB)
The bow must be of one piece. The limb cross-section may vary from oval to rectangular. The braced limbs are to curve in one direction only from the handle-riser to the string-nock. The bow must be free of stabilisers. The handle may incorporate a cut-away of less than centre-cut to provide an arrow-shelf and the shelf may have a protective cover. Arrows must be of wood fletched with natural feather. Only the "Mediterranean" loose is permitted. No form of arrow-rest may be attached to the side of the bow. Bows must be free from any sight, mark or blemish which could be used for aiming. The belly or face of the upper bow limb shall be free from any protuberance, mark (inc. trade mark), dent, blemish, bulge, chipping or wood grain or ends of laminated pieces of distinctive appearance. Where means are used to cover up such an aid, the covering must obliterate completely and not be put on in such a way as to create an aid in itself. Nor shall there by any such aid visible at either side of the belly face. The bowstring may be of different colours as long as they run continuously and evenly throughout the string's length, but the serving shall be of one colour. One nocking point is permitted. Brush buttons and string silencers are permitted but no other knots or attachments in addition to the serving which could be of use for sighting or location purposes. One anchor point must be maintained throughout the shoot. No draw-checks of any kind are permitted. No archer may refer to any memoranda which could in any manner be a means of improving his or her score. No form of release aid is permitted. Finger protection, such as a shooting glove or tab, may be used. ("Mediterranean loose" means one finger above and the middle and ring fingers below the arrow-nock.)