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The doctor of arrow flight with Dr. James Park
Season 1 Episode 166
🎧 In This Episode:
Dr. James Park brings a scientific lens to the world of archery. As a highly respected archer, Olympic coach, engineer, and researcher, James has authored numerous scientific papers on arrow life cycle performance and physics. In this episode, Matty and Dr. Park dive into:
- The complete lifecycle of an arrow — from release to impact
- How arrow drag, lift, and spine influence penetration
- Arrow shafts effect on drag
- Why vane profile matters
- What James would test more of and use if he were a hunter.
- Working with Olympians on shot process and mindset.
- What Technology upgrades are doing for the world of archery and bowhunting.
If you’ve ever been confused about tuning, arrow weight, or whether speed helps or hinders your hunt… this is the deep-dive you’ve been waiting for.
Find Our Guests:
Dr James L Park
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/James-Park-39
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