Recurve bow

The recurve bow, ideal for introducing archery

There are several types of bows. These include the recurve bow, the compound bow, the bare bow (the barebow), the longbow, and even the hunting bow. According to the French Archery Federation, these different types of bows are variations of the two main categories of bows, namely the recurve bow and the compound bow.

Recognizable by the curvatures of its limbs and its massive handle, the recurve bow is the most versatile type of bow. It is suitable for both leisure and competition. Experienced archery professionals appreciate the recurve bow for the many possibilities it offers in terms of performance and precision.

The recurve bow, however, is not only intended for those accustomed to archery. All those who wish to learn will find in the recurve bow an instrument of choice to deal with their inexperience. Very versatile, the recurve bow can be used with or without a sight.

If you are new to archery, you can easily equip your recurve bow with accessories that will allow you to adapt its use to your level. The main accessories to help you shoot better with your recurve bow are the sight, the stabilizer, the arrow rest with draw indicator, or even vibration dampers.

How to choose the right recurve bow? Here are all our tips!

Whether you are a beginner or experienced in archery, choosing a recurve bow is not trivial. Several criteria are important to take into account when choosing a recurve bow.

First choose your recurve bow based on its size. This is expressed in inches and depends mainly on the size of the bow handle as well as that of its limbs. Preferably opt for a fairly large recurve bow, it will be more flexible and easier to draw than a bow that is too small, which will be more rigid.

Then select your recurve bow based on its power. This is expressed in pounds (Lbs) and corresponds to the thrust generated when the rope is released. The power of a bow depends on its limbs. Most recurve bows range from 20 to 60 pounds. Choose a recurve bow with power adapted to your level.

Finally, choose your recurve bow based on your dominant eye. This will determine how you hold your recurve bow.

Discover our wide selection of recurve bow equipment

You will find on Donut Archery all the essential equipment for practicing the recurve bow. We offer limbs and handles for recurve bows separately, but also complete kits, including all the equipment necessary for your archery practice (handle, limbs, berger button, arrow rest, magnetic clicker, stabilizer, sight, rope, etc.).