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The
recurve bow is probably the most typical bow used in target
archery across the World and the only bow used in the Olympic archery
events.
Called a recurve bow because of the way the limbs curve back away from
the bow at their tips, it is able to generate more speed and thus a
greater arrow cast than a non-recurve limbed bow such as a longbow.
The recurve bow is an ideal bow for beginners and more experienced archers alike and
is
perhaps the jack of all trades being a good all-rounder in terms of
accuracy, power, weight, ease of handling and versatility amongst
archery disciplines.
A starter recurve bow will set you back in the region of £100
although you are advised to spend a little more and purchase a bow with
international (Hoyt) limb fittings. This is a universal
standard that
will allow you to upgrade your bow more easily in the future as you
progress in strength, fitness, skill or disposable income. If you
are joining us on a beginner's course a recurve bow will be provided as
generally the recurve is the best introduction to archery
for newcomers to the sport.
It would be easy to say that shooting recurve bow is easier to
master than say longbow or that recurve bows are less accurate than
compound bows, but that is like comparing apples, oranges and bananas
and we all have our favourites there. Each bow has its
performance limits and expectations. In practice, archers
compete against others with similar bows and so competition is like for
like. To become proficient in any bow takes time, practice and dedication.
Ewen Reynolds
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