nyíltest

Nyíltest is a term found in Hungarian-language contexts that refers to a testing protocol related to archery arrows and their components. The word combines nyíl (arrow) with test and is used to describe procedures that evaluate safety, consistency, and performance under standardized conditions. In practice, nyíltest can denote either a full end-to-end assessment of an arrow assembly or a set of individual test steps applied to specific parts such as the shaft, tip, and fletching.

Typical nyíltest procedures cover several aspects of arrow quality. Common measurements include shaft straightness and spine consistency, total arrow weight, and balance or point of gravity. Additional checks address tip retention and alignment of the point, fletching adhesion, and overall assembly integrity under expected handling and use. Dynamic evaluation may involve firing arrows at controlled draw weights and measuring flight characteristics, velocity, and stability with calibrated equipment. Safety considerations, such as safe failure modes and the potential for component detachment, are also frequently included.

Applications of nyíltest include quality control in arrow manufacturing, product development, and compliance with local or sport-specific standards set by archery associations or retailers. Because the term is predominantly used in Hungarian contexts, international references may describe similar practices under broader labels such as arrow testing or component testing rather than the specific term nyíltest. The concept remains a practical framework for ensuring that arrows meet defined performance and safety criteria.

See also: Archery, Arrow, Quality control, Ballistics testing.