Beginners Guide To Recurve Bow

1. Infographic designed & brought to you by: BEGINNERS GUIDE TO RECURVE BOWS BossTargets.com Finding the right bow as a beginner will help you advance from one level of archery to the next without quitting in frustration. One way to simplify your search for the best recurve bow for a beginner is by purchasing an easy recurve bow depending on its features and specs. Features to look for in a Recurve DRAW WEIGHT Draw weight simply means the amount of force an archer needs to apply to the string in order to fully draw it and efciently shoot an arrow. High draw weight means more energy is transfer to the arrow, leading to straighter and more powerful shots. Your ideal bow draw weight depends on your build, sex, and general strength. As a beginner, you should start with a draw weight that you can easily pull without using too much efort. BOW WEIGHT By bow weight, we mean the weight of the bow. As you position yourself to shoot an arrow, you may have to hold the bow for an extended period of time. A heavy bow may make it hard for you to position yourself correctly as you try to shoot or may make you tire easily. PRICE OF THE RECURVE Easy recurve bows that weigh below 3 pounds are great for beginners. In fact, most bows weigh between 2 to 3.5 pounds. The price is not a feature, but it is the first thing you have to consider before choosing the best recurve for you. So before you spend a fortune buying a recurve, you will need to consider the afordability and durability of the bow. You will also need to think about how frequently you will be using the bow and how that will impact its durability. TAKE DOWN RECURVE RISER The place where you grip the bow as you position it to shoot is called the riser. Recurve bows can have either a wood riser or a metal riser. A wood riser is cheaper and tends to look better aesthetically compared to a metal riser. Metal risers tend to have special grips to allow you to hold them even when it is hot or cold. “Take-Down” bows allow you to separate the two limbs from the riser. Once you remove the limbs you can store them with the riser in a handbag or backpack. Take-down recurve bows are great for beginners be- cause they also allow you to adjust their draw weight. The draw weight relies on stifness and the construction of the limbs. To upgrade the draw weight, all you need is to purchase a new set of limbs with your preferred draw weight. LENGTH OF THE RECURVE QUALITY OF THE STRING A recurve bow should be two times longer than your draw length. To measure your draw length, try to spread your arms parallel to the floor without pulling your shoulder blades together. Then have someone measure the arm-span from one middle finger to the next with a tape measure. Strings wear and tear and so a bow with a durable string may save you money you may have used on replacements or upgrades. Most beginner bows come with a string that is of acceptable quality. Divide the value by 2.5 and what you get is your approximate draw length. Now multiply that value by 2 and you will get your ideal recurve length. Generally the longer the bow the more accurate it is. ARE YOU LEFT OR RIGHT HANDED Some bows are designed for both right-handed and left-handed people. However, these types of bows may restrict your draw weights on one hand or the other. Just choose a right handed bow if you are a beginner. Original sources for the published content: Original sources for the published content: http://bosstargets.com/recurve-bows-beginners-guide/ p g http://bosstargets.com/recurve-bows-beginners-guide/ g g or join us on: or join us on: For more information visit: For more information visit: www.BossTargets.com