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Need Help On Which Class Is Right For You? A variety of Class Options are available to our clients:
100 Class - Open Enrollment: Hosted by Fulcrum (Texas Location) - Our traditional 100/300 Class (offered in 2 parts or as a combo). These open sessions are available throughout the year to the public and available for anyone to attend.
200 Class - On Demand (Texas Location): Same as the 100 above without the wait or availability of an Open Enrollment Class. A private class scheduled on demand to fit your time frame! Please note, 2 seat minimum required.
300 Class - Open Enrollment: Hosted by Fulcrum (Texas Location) - The continuing Master Class (Part 2) after taking the 100 Class above. Please note, the 100 level class is a prerequisite to the 300 class. (maybe taken at the same time)
400 Class - On Demand (Client Location): The complete 5 day (100/300 Combo Class) hosted at your location! A more cost effective solution (than sending everyone to us) intended for larger groups of 4 or more. Call for pricing!
500 Class - Open Enrollment: Hosted by Fulcrum (Texas Location): Crafting Traditions: The Art and Science of Bow String Making. Designed for the true Artisan! Learn quality string making from the ground up through various techniques and styles.
**ABOUT THE SCHOOL**
Trusted By Archery Manufacturers Around The Country! Since 2015, Fulcrum's served as a premier global training center with clients traveling as far away as Australia! Clients range from hobby enthusiasts and pro shop owners/employees to university & national teams. We've also serve as a dealer training school for several bow manufacturers in the industry.
A comprehensive technician class designed from the ground up. Instead of watching online videos and/or a short class that over simplifies the industry; we focus on detail that can only be taught through extensive hands on & lengthy training. Our curriculum teaches all major brands and models, ensuring that our clients understand the technical differences behind the sticker (the brand). You learn the good, the bad, and the ugly about all manufactures! Rather, the pro's, con's, tradeoff's, and considerations that should be taken in to account. Additionally, understanding of how manufactures continuously update their product line ups with newer innovation & technology, altering the way one might approach a given model depending on what year it was designed.
This class historically has been composed of approximately 60% Pro Shop employees/owners in training, 20% hobby enthusiasts, and 20% archer's who live in rural areas that want to be self sufficient. Come join us for 3-5 days of hands on training that teaches the true science behind bow designs. Core chapters also include complete bow setup, maintenance, and tuning (including assembly from scratch).
**REGISTRATION**
Open Enrollment Core 100/300 Bow Technician Classes! This is our standard 3 day Core Class, also available as a 5 day class if taken in conjunction with the 300 Master Class (recommended).
- Friday, June 7th - Sunday, June 9th (3 Total Class Days)
- Master Class Add on: Monday & Tuesday - June 10th & 11th (5 Total Class Days)
- Where: 318 E. 3rd Ave Corsicana, TX 75110 (1 Hour from all Dallas Airports)
Additional Details:
- Certification (if purchased and passed) available for those in attendance that have demonstrated superior knowledge on all topics
- Master Class Add On (as well as other classes) Available and can be taken in conjunction with this class
- Seminars are NONREFUNDABLE as you are committing to a day/time and reserving one of the few seats available. In the event you cannot attend, we will do our best to accommodate you in a future session
**CERTIFICATION DETAILS**
- 2 Hour Hands on Proficiency Test
- 60 Minute Written Test
- 70% Pass Rate; Graduates Receive Recognition Plaque
- 3 Month Post Graduate Support - We recognize that when class is over you'll still have questions and need troubleshooting help. We provide continued support through (Phone/Email/Private Videos).
Example Topics Include (Not Limited To):
Fundamentals
Proper Draw Length
Draw length & Sight Picture
Understanding Axle to Axle
Understanding Brace Height & The Power Curve
Maximizing Peak Weight, Mass Weight, Holding Weight
Mass Weight & Holding Weight in Reference to Inertia
Manipulating Weight to Improve Sight Picture
How Draw Weight and Holding Weight effect bow Stabilization
Stabilizer Selection & Setup
Rest Selection & Installation (Understanding types, Pros/Cons)
Sight Selection & Installation
Understanding Apertures, Clarifiers and Verifiers
Proper Sight Setup
Understanding & Using Various Release Types
Basic Arrow Selection (Spine / GPI)
Arrow Selection (3D versus Indoor versus Field)
Sighting In A Bow / Installing a Sight
Helical vs Offset & When
Glue Types - What & When
Setup
How to Press a Bow
String Replacements
Tying in a Peep
Tying in a D-Loop
Adjusting Draw Length (using strings and cables)
Adjusting Draw Weight (using strings and cables)
Adjusting Draw Weight (using strings and cables)
Cam Timing
Cam Synchronization
Overlocking Your Bow For More Speed
Vertical Nock Point
Center Shot
Proper Rest Setup
Arrow Building
Tuning
Understanding Cam Profiles & Power Curves
Working with and understand differences between Binary, Hybrid, Dual and Solo Cam bows.
Bridging the Gap Between Yesterday's Bows & Today
Understanding Strings
String Tuning
Advanced Arrow Building (Spine + FOC, Trajectory, Speed)
Spine Indexing Arrows
Arrow Clocking
Paper Tuning
Advanced Paper Tuning
Spine Manipulation
Walk Back Tuning
Modified French Tuning
Yolk Tuning
Torque Tuning
Group Tuning Arrows
Bareshaft Tuning
Broadhead Tuning
Breaking down the bow (Limb, Cable, String replacement)
Complete Bow Setup & Tune from start to finish
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Technician Class Reviews
I just finished the advanced class today. It was two days. I completed the 100 class the 3 days prior to the advanced (three days in duration). I cannot recommend these two classes enough.
At first, I was worried I got scammed until I showed up and the instruction started. The 6 guys I attended the class with at lunch break were talking and none of us could believe the level of knowledge we gained that morning. If you have any doubts or are worried…don’t. This is exactly what bow technicians need. After taking these two classes you will be miles ahead in maintenance and tuning than any shop around.
Once I have a shop up and running (and can afford to hire employees), I will be sending them to Fulcrum Archery for the 100 class. I will not hire anyone that does not agree to attend this 5 Star course.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the school, and ask for my phone number and give me a call. I will gladly talk to you about it and let you know that it is worth every penny and then some. You get lectures as well as a ton of hands on to reinforce what you learned in the lectures
Marv,
Super Happy Customer
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Class
Awesome class for beginner or someone that’s tinkered before, all I expected and more and glad it’s available 10/10 recommend!
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Technician School
Basic school
5 stars
I wasn't sure what to expect, even after the detailed explanation on the web page. Considering this looked like the only game in town as far as an in depth technician school I came in with a very open mind, and honestly medium expectations.
This class was fantastic. I feel like I have a PhD in archery now. I don't think there is an aspect of archery that I am not at least familiarized with, and in most cases I would feel very knowledgeable. I am ready to both tune, and repair any bow someone brings to me, all I need now is experience, which cannot be taught.
Advanced course
I honestly wonder how much more there could be to build on past the basic course, but I was pleasantly surprised. The advanced course dove even deeper to some of the topics that were just touched on during the basic course. I highly recommend both courses enthusiastically. -
Bow Maintenance Class
This class was fantastic! Lots of information with tons of hands on. Perfect for the archer who has never maintenanced a bow but wants to learn how in order to maintenance their bow or open their own shop. This class will give you the skills you need to repair and tune bows upon completion. Class provides access to the different types of bows so that you get tinker time on them all. Can't wait to take the String and Master Classes. Thank you for allowing me to become part of the Fulcrum Family! Ace and B
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Bow Tech School
Took the glass this past October and was please with the amount of information Troy had to pass along. The class was well thought out and had hands on breakout sessions spread throughout the course to keep everyone engaged. Will be going back again to catch the day 4 session and re-visit some of the different techniques after gaining some more hands -on experience . Troy and his co-instructors were very helpful and available for all questions relating to archery and the industry.
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Bow Technician School
This school was an excellent investment. During the school you learn a ton of information and everything is very hands on. The school is good for professionals, beginners, or anyone looking to further their knowledge of archery. After completion of the course you will have the confidence to go home and get to work on anything and everything. The awesome thing is that they don’t just leave you high and dry after the school is over, everyone is great at continuing to help long after the class is over. Troy Albert has a team of very professional and down to earth people that will help get you started in the right direction. Look forward to a lifelong relationship.
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Fulcrum technician school
I recently took this class I showed up as a know it all and left very humbled about my knowledge Troy is absolutely a pro his wife is a sweet little lady too they were very welcoming and I really enjoyed his class and learned alot he goes indepth and makes sure you understand the material I would highly recommend them for anyone looking to open a pro shop or just working on your own equipment I can't say enough how knowledgeable Troy is if you're a know it all like me or a YouTube aficionado be prepared to be humbled .
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Technician school
This was definitely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, the school was so helpful and so was the instructor. Not only do you learn a ton of information you also gain a huge contact with fulcrum. Can’t wait for the next program
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Everything I expected and more
The class was everything I expected it to be. I am an entry level bow tech at my local shop. This class taught me the skills to be a competent and confident bow mechanic and it also gave my shop owner confidence that I knew what I was doing and I could be given some more autonomy.
What I wasn’t expecting was how accommodating the instructors would be. He was literally in the middle of packing up his house to move but still made sure that the other students and I got amazing teaching and knowledge.
