We are proud to introduce the
DS-Archery Pro Shooters
Andy Rikunenko - UK
Bows: Hoyt Podium 40
Hoyt Defiant 34
DS Equipment:
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Hoyt Podium: Pro Nano XS Long Rod Stabiliser: 36" with 8oz weights
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Pro Nano XS Side Rod: 12" with 6oz weights
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Hoyt Defiant 34: DS Tactical 6"
I first started shooting when I was at University but never competed at the time. I then had a very long break before coming back and taking it more seriously. I spent over 12 years focused on Target shooting, competing for both Great Britain & England many times during that period. I now enjoy more Field shooting these days, especially the fantastic and incredibly challenging European Pro-Series events and the new and very exciting 3DA Archery UK events that are bringing some of the buzz of the US ASA 3-D series to the UK.
I choice the equipment I shoot based on what I believe is the best on the market and the best for me and the way I shoot, The DS-Archery products are no exception, I shoot them because I believe they are the best.
Anne Lantee - Finland
Bows: Hoyt Prevail 37
Hoyt REDWRX Carbon RX-1 Ultra
DS Equipment:
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DS Pro Nano Stabilisers 33" and 10"
I started archery when I was 11 years old and I got my first own compound bow as a Christmas present couple of months later.
My international career started in 2000. I love to shoot all types of archery. Field and 3D I feel are the most interesting and challenging types. 3D is my latest interest. My club has had a 3D course for many many years and I could see many 3D targets when I was practising field, but I never actually tried 3D until 2014. And I loved it! My long experience in field archery helped me to get my first 3D World Championship title just a year later. I have been shooting Pro Archery Series from the first ever tournament in Müllenborn 2007.
Achievements:
2017 WA World Championship (3D) silver
2015 WA World Champion (3D)
2010 WA World Champion (Field)
2008 WA World Championship (Field) bronze
2006 WA European Championship (Target) silver
2006 IFAA EFAC gold
2003 WAE European Championship (Field) silver
2003 IFAA EFAC gold
2002 WA World Championship (Field) bronze
2002 WAE European Championship (Target) team silver
Best World Cup placement 4th
Founder Shooter - Pro Archery Series
Chantal Noest - Netherlands
Bows: Elite - Victory 37
Elite - Victory 39
DS Equipment:
· Pro Vibex Long Rod Stabiliser: 33" with 12 oz weights (indoor)
· Pro Vibex Long Rod Stabiliser: 30" with 14 oz weights (outdoor)
· Pro Vibex 10" side rod with 15oz Canister
· And many colored washers because colors matters on your bow !
I mainly shoot competitive World Archery Field, IFAA Field and 3D. In the winter I keep myself busy with some World Archery 18m.
I have been shooting for 4 years compound and before those years I shot recurve.
Achievements:
IFAA Field masters champion 2016
3DAUK UDC - Series 5 Winner
2nd place World Archery Field National Championship
IFAA National 3D Champion 2015
3th place IFAA European Pro series Wales 2015
IFAA European Bowhunting Champion 2014
IFAA 3D Double 50 challenge Champion 2014
European 5 nations Champion 2013
IFAA Field Masters Champion 2013
IFAA National 3D Champion 2013
Daisy Clark - UK
James Mason - UK
Bows: Hoyt Prevail 40
DS Equipment:
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DS Pro Nano XS Stabiliser - 33" with 20 oz weights
DS Pro Nano XS - 12" Side Rod - 25oz Canister
DS Pro Nano XS - 14" Side Rod - 14oz Weights
I have been shooting since 1993. I have won numerous National titles at Target and Field as both a junior and a senior. My biggest achievement to date was being a member of the Great Britain team for the World Championship in Mexico City 2017 where I managed a 9th place finish. You can regularly find me competing as a Known Pro on the 3DAUK circuit or at World Archery events.
No matter how big or small the competition I always want the best and most reliable equipment at my side, that is why I choose DS. I have been shooting the products for quite a few years now and they have never let me down.
Karen Carter Pearson - UK
Bows: G5 Outdoors - Prime Centergy Air
DS Equipment:
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DS Pro Nano XS Stabiliser - 28" with x 4 oz weights. DS Pro Nano XS 12" Side Rod - 10oz
I have been shooting since I was 9 years old and have competed in many different societies. During that time I have achieved numerous UK National titles and in 2014 came 3rd in the IFAA European Bowhunter Champs. More recently I have managed to win " Shooter of the Year" twice in both the Unknown and Known Distance competitions at the 3DA UK National Series events
I am lucky enough to be able to work within the Archery business and I fully believe that the DS-Archery products are the best on the market. They are quality and the proof is shown in the results of our shooters.
Lucy Holderness - UK
Bow: Hoyt Alpha Burner
DS Equipment:
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Vibex Long Rod Stabiliser: 33" with six ½ ounce weights
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Vibex 10" side rod with two ½ ounce weights
I have been shooting the DS Vibex stabiliser now for awhile now and I’m really impressed.
The twill Carbon patterning makes them unique from other stabilisers available at the moment.
I chose the Vibex over the RV1 as its made from thicker carbon and was the heavier of the two – which is perfect for me. I really like how stiff the rods are and the internal foam really helps to beat vibration that usually occurs with some stabilisers.
I can highly recommend the DS - Dragon Spit Glue. The product has been around for years and is excellent not just for putting together arrow components but I’ve also heard other people say they’ve used it for other tasks – like glueing bits of their car back on, or fixing soles back onto their shoes
Martin Pearson - UK
Bows: G5 Outdoors - Prime Centergy Hybrid LD
DS Equipment:
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Prime One: DS Pro Nano XS Stabiliser - 33" with 10 x 1 oz weights. DS Pro Nano XS - 12" Side Rod - 22oz Canister
I mainly shoot competitive 3D and IFAA Field and some FITA 18m in the winter.
I have been shooting over 22 Years, and worked in the archery industry the past 6 years.
I am pleased to have won the NFAS National Champs in 2013, 2014 and 2016.
I was also very proud to have won "Shooter Of The Year" (Unmarked 3D) at the 3DA UK National Series 2016 & 2017
Martin Spring - Switzerland
Bows: Matthews HalonX 35‘
Matthews Apex7
DS Equipment:
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HalonX : DS Pro Nano XS Stabiliser - 30" with 6oz weight
DS Pro Nano XS - 14" - 4oz
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Apex 7 : DS Pro Nano Stabiliser - 30" with 6oz weight DS Pro Nano - DS Canister - Fully Loaded
I started Archery in 2003 after my first trip to New Zealand. Since then I have won 18 Swiss National Titles on all disciplines except WA Indoor + 50m !
In 2010 I won the 3D IFAA European Championships in Stuhlfelden and then in 2011 in Lissabon IFAA Field European Championships. This win gave me the opportunity to shoot on the European Pro Archery Series.
I have been using the DS-Archery products for over 4 years now and they make such great products. I am very happy that I can represent this company because they innovative, their products are super quality and they really do work well.
Matt Arnold - UK
Bows: Hoyt Archery - Podium X 40"
DS Equipment:
DS Pro Nano - 30" with 9.5oz and green DS Washers
DS Nano Pro - 10" Side bar with 5.5oz and green DS Washers
I have been shooting since I was 13, during that time I have represented GBR at numerous international events including the junior world and European archery championships. Recently I have been working hard towards Field shooting and have competed on the Pro Series events for the past couple of seasons. I am looking at competing in more field and branching out into NFAA, IFAA and 3D shooting.
Achievements - shot 1402 for WA 1440 round
Top ten finish in the Pro series events
Represented GBR for 10 years
Ranked No 2 in the GBR Fita field rankings
2nd and 3rd place in the Archery GB National Series Finals
Ranked 1st in Europe for Under 18 men's compound devision.
Pekka Loitokari - Finland
Bows: G5 Outdoors - Prime Centergy X1 39, target setup
G5 Outdoors - Prime Centergy Hybrid, 3D setup
DS Equipment:
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Prime Centergy X1 Target: DS Pro Nano XS Stabiliser - 33" with 11oz weights. DS Pro Nano XS 2 pcs 14" Side Rod – 12oz weights each.
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Prime Centergy Hybrid 3D: DS Pro Nano Stabiliser - 30" with 11oz weights. DS Pro Nano 2 pcs 12" Side Rod – 10oz weights each.
I mainly shoot Field (IFAA and WA), 3D and target. So I guess I shoot almost every type of archery.
I have been shooting now 7 Years and competed 6 years. My first National Team place was 2013 and I have been representing Finland every year since.
I joined Pro archery series in 2015. I have shot in 4 of the competitions and my best position has been10th.
Achievements:
2012 IFAA European Indoor Champion ship- 3rd
2014 WA Field World Championship - 17th
2015 IFAA World Indoor Championship - 3rd
2015 WA Field European Championship - 9th
2017 WA Filed European Championship - 9th
2017 WA 3D World Championship – 3rd
3D Finnish Champion 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
IFAA Field Finnish Champion 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
2015 Entered Pro Archery Series (4 competitions, best position 10th)
And many other medals on Finnish championships (indoor, target, field, 3D and hunter rounds)
Tony Weston - UK
Bows: G5 Outdoors - Prime Centergy X1 36
DS Equipment:
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Prime One: DS Pro Nano XS Stabiliser - 30" with 4- 6 oz weights DS Pro Nano XS - 12" Side Rod - 24oz
I have been shooting since 1990 and have won numerous National and International Titles. I am currently competing on the European Pro Archery Series, The ASA circuit in America and the newly formed 3DA Series based here in the UK.
I find the DS-Archery weight system is really simple and quick to use. Being able to adjust the weight on the front of by 1/2oz and as little as 1/4oz on the rear, really allows you to fine tune your aim.