ELEVEN 2-1/2D ARCHERY TARGET DUCK

The Eleven 2.5D Duck target is a foam archery target cut to the shape of a sitting duck, with the animal's image printed on the face. It is neither a full-body 3D target nor a 2D paper face: it is a 17 cm thick block with the animal's silhouette, halfway between the two. It is low and long, which means aiming at a small target close to the ground.

Who it's for

• Recurve archers shooting up to 30 lbs, which is the manufacturer's recommendation.
• Anyone who wants to practise shooting at animals, as on field and 3D courses, without buying a full-body 3D target.
• Schools and clubs that need a light target that can be moved with one hand.
• Not suitable for high-poundage compound bows or for crossbows: the foam is designed for light recurve bows.

Features

• Duck silhouette cut into the foam itself, with the animal's image printed on the face.
• Vital zone marked with three outlines: an outer oval, a ring and the centre.
• About 1 kg: easy to carry and store.
• Flat base: the target stands on its own on the ground, with no stake or stand.
• Low, long shape, 28 cm high: good for practising shots at a ground-level target.
• The manufacturer notes that arrow diameter and point type affect how well the target stops the arrow.

Specifications

How to choose

With a foam target, the first thing to check is your bow's draw weight: this one is for recurve bows up to 30 lbs. Above that, or with a compound bow, the arrow may pass through or bury itself too deep, and a higher-density target is the better choice. Next, size: a small animal like the duck trains accuracy at short range; for longer distances or for beginners, a larger animal is more forgiving. Finally, format: a 2.5D target weighs less and takes up less space than a full-body 3D target, but you only shoot it from the front, at the printed face.

FAQ

Can I shoot it with a compound bow or a crossbow?
The manufacturer recommends this target only for recurve bows up to 30 lbs. For more powerful bows and for crossbows, choose a target made for those draw weights.

Which points should I use?
The field or target points used for practice. The manufacturer notes that arrow diameter and point type affect stopping, so thin arrows with sharp points go in deeper.

Does it need a stand or stake?
No. The target has a flat base and stands on its own on the ground.

What is the difference between 2.5D and 3D?
A 3D target reproduces the animal in full volume. A 2.5D target is a foam block cut to the silhouette, with the image printed on the face: it is lighter and you shoot it from the front.