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A recurve bow is a bow that features a few extra curves. The ends of the bow curve in the opposite direction of the center of the bow. Unlike other types of bows, the string on a recurve bow touches portions of the limbs on the bow. This unique design gives the bow greater energy than other types of bows of the same length.
While the recurve bow is the official bow for the Olympic Games, the ability of a recurve bow to propel arrows with such force also makes them an ideal hunting companion. One of the advantages of a recurve bow is that its distinctive design allows hunters to use a shorter bow for hunting. The advantage of having a shorter bow while hunting is that it is easier to travel with, especially through brush and forest areas, than longer bows. Keep up with hunting, fishing and the great outdoor news with Stabley Outdoors.
Modern recurve bows are usually just simply called “recurves” and they are a commonly used style of bow for most archery competitions. Modern recurves use very sophisticated technologies and materials that are improved upon every year. The limbs are usually manufactured from layer upon layer of fiberglass or carbon piled on top of a carbon foam or wood core. The riser or handle section of the bow is usually a separate piece and is made of wood carbon, aluminum alloy or magnesium alloy. Some riser are made of carbon fiber with metal fittings or aluminum and carbon fiber composite. Beginner’s and practice recurves often have risers made of wood or plastic. Those are the type of recurves you might have used in boy scouts or at summer camp.
Recurve archers will also employ a range of other gadgets that they attach to their bows for various uses. A “clicker” is a wire device or a blade that fits onto the riser and drops off when the archer reaches the correct draw length. Clickers help the archer achieve consistent cast force every time they draw back the bow. Professional archers condition themselves to fire every time the clicker drops off. A “kisser” is a button attached to the bow string that archer touches to the same spot on the face (normally the mouth) every time to help guide the vertical aim.
A “plunger button” is a spring cushioned tip inside the bow housing which screws through the riser at a point where the tip pokes out above the rest. The side of the arrow touches the tip when the arrow is at rest. The archer tunes the spring to allow for a certain amount of movement of the arrow towards the riser when the bow is released. This helps bring the arrow to the correct center shot position. The plunger button also helps compensate for arrow flex when the string pushes against it and prevents the “archer’s paradox”. Some archers also attach stabilizing rods to the bow to create the right balance and reduce torque and vibration.