Recurve bows

The phrase "recurve bow" or just "a recurve" usually refers to a typical modern recurve bow. These bows are used by archers in the Olympics and many other sports events. The modern recurve bow is the only type of bow allowed in the Olympics. Advanced technologies and materials are used for production of these bows.

Today, most recurve bows are "take-down" bows—that is, the limbs can be detached from the riser for ease of transportation and storage, and for interchange ability. Older recurve bows are one-piece bows.

Three types of bows are distinguished in the current archery: long bows, recurve bows and compound bows. An arrow rest, sight, stabilizer, peep sight, nocking loop, release aid, armguard, finger tab and quiver should be part of every bow. Possession of a bowcase is suitable. The case will protect the bow from heat and moisture. And every archer should have lots of arrows and a target and target face.