Avalon Intercept Backstop Netting

The Intercept Backstop Netting By Avalon, Available In A Range Of Sizes. Comes Transportation Bag.

• Backstop netting from Avalon made out of polyester.
• 5 layers of high-quality polyester mesh for maximum strength & durability.
• Top and bottom layer consists of 1200d 490g/m2 polyester and the 3 middle layers consists of 1000d 560g/m2 polyester.
• Edges and corners have been reinforced for extra longevity of the backstop.
• Each corner has been provided with an elastic cord for an easy installation to your target setup.
• Easy to store in the included transportation bag.
• Available in 4 sizes: 60x60cm, 80x80cm, 100x100cm & 120x120cm.

Archery Netting Notes.

To help our customers make informed decisions on the suitability and performance of netting, please consider the following information.

Netting is not guaranteed to stop arrows.  If you are using small diameter arrows, compound bows, or any medium to high performance bow, the arrows will pass through netting.  If you think for a moment about target bosses, and how thick a target boss needs to be to stop arrows, it is not realistic to expect a net to act in the same way.

Netting is commonly used at ‘have-a-go’ type archery events, where bows are of low poundage and arrows of wide diameter are used.  They are often seen on archery ranges and tournaments, with the primary objective to slow the velocity of arrows and to catch the occasional wayward arrow, but they are never used as the only safety measure because they cannot be guaranteed to catch all arrows. 

The wider the arrow and lower the velocity, the more likely nets are to catch the arrow.   For example, a longbow shooting a wooden arrow is more likely to be stopped than a compound bow shooting a carbon arrow.

Netting is only one element to be considered when setting up a safe shooting area.  It should never be used as the primary safety element.

When hanging a net, it should not be pulled taught.  Leave the net dragging on the floor and allow the horizontal to bunch like a curtain.  For example, a 3 meter width net hung to cover 2 meters will offer better stopping power than the same net pulled tight across 3 meters.

If you have any questions on safe shooting, feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help.