Difference between revisions of "Recurve bow"
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A <b>recurve bow</b> is one where the bow doubles back on itself, and thus the bowstring touches the bow. This results in more 'springiness' and a faster/stronger arrow flight. | A <b>recurve bow</b> is one where the bow doubles back on itself, and thus the bowstring touches the bow. This results in more 'springiness' and a faster/stronger arrow flight. | ||
| − | (''Note that this bow is very similar to the [[ | + | (''Note that this bow is very similar to the [[composite recurve bow]], however is less complex (taking almost half the time of a recurve bow), and presumably of less strength.'') |
== Construction == | == Construction == | ||
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PreambleA recurve bow is one where the bow doubles back on itself, and thus the bowstring touches the bow. This results in more 'springiness' and a faster/stronger arrow flight. (Note that this bow is very similar to the composite recurve bow, however is less complex (taking almost half the time of a recurve bow), and presumably of less strength.) Construction'Object: Recurve bow
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