Guides

Bow history is a remarkable story because it is so tightly integrated with our own human history.

A compound bow is a modern bow that uses a levering system; they make use of pulley systems, known as cams, located at each end. The string is attached to the cams which have one or more cables attached to the opposite limb.

The dictionary meaning of the word “Recurve” means to curve or bend (something) back or down, curving back is the fundamental design of the recurve bow.

Traditional recurve bows can be drawn back to practically any length but this is not the case with compound bows. Compound bows only draw back to a specific distance before stopping.

A draw weight does not mean the maximum weight you can possibly draw back, your draw weight has to be comfortable and suitable for the particular archery purpose you intend to pursue.

This is a question that is asked many, many times, unfortunately there is no clear answer to this question, at the end of the day in most cases it boils down to personal preference. We will however, try to point out some of the advantages and disadvantages of both types of bow.