This research was motivated by the need for paralon archery athletes for training equipment that is comfortable, safe, and capable of supporting their performance when performing archery techniques. This research aims to develop a product that...ARGUFITA (Arm Guard and Finger Tab)as supporting equipment for archery athletes in the paralon division and to determine the level of feasibility of the product being developed. The research used the method of Research and Development (R&D). The Borg & Gall model was modified into seven steps: identifying potential problems, data collection, product design, design validation, design revision, product trials, and final product revision. The research subjects included archery subject matter experts, coaching media experts, and archery athletes in the small and large group trial stages. The results of the subject matter expert validation showed thatArm Guardobtained a score of 89.5% in stage I and increased to 98.33% in stage II, whileFinger Tabobtained a value of 86.85% at stage I and increased to 97.96% at stage II. The results of validation by training media experts showed a value of 84.8% forArm Guardand 80% for Finger Tab. In both validation stages, the results were categorized as good or adequate. The small group trial yielded a value of 79.35% forArm Guardand 84.61% for Finger Tab. Meanwhile, the large group trial obtained a score of 92.5% for Arm Guard and 93.38% for Finger Tab. Based on the research results, the product ARGUFITA was declared suitable for use as training equipment and performance support for archery athletes in the paralon division.
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