 |
Types
of Bows |
| |
|
Composite
Bow
 |
|
The
composite bow is a regular bow, able to store
more energy because it is made from two or
more types of materials. The back of the bow
is made of a material that resists being stretched,
while the front is made of a material which
resists being compressed. The two materials
work together to make a stronger bow that
can store more energy. |
|
|
|
| Longbow
 |
|
The
longbow is a bow that is longer than normal.
In the past, archers have used longbows that
were taller than the archers themselves. The
added length increases the distance you can
draw the string, allowing you to store more
energy, which makes the arrow go farther.
Archers would use the bow to deliver a shower
of unaimed arrows upon the advancing enemy.
The longbow has very narrow limbs, and is
very light and stable; it can be easily shot
while held at an angle. |
|
|
|
Recurve
Bow
 |
|
A
recurve bow has tips that curve away from
the archer, and is usually also a composite
bow. It allows more spring force over the
first few inches of draw, and more energy
to be stored. It is the most commonly used
bow in the Olympics and among sporting archers. |
|
|
|
Compound
Bow
 |
|
A
compound bow uses mechanical levers, pulleys,
or cams to produce more stored energy with
less work done. Another benefit of the compound
bow is that the archer does not have to hold
the full 'pull weight' when the bowstring
is drawn back; eccentric cams at the tips
allow a hunter to hold the bow at full draw
for a longer period of time. |
|
|
|
Crossbow
 |
|
A
crossbow sits sideways on a frame, and sometimes
uses a mechanical winch to draw the limbs,
which might be spring steel; these can store
a large quantity of energy. The rifle-like
body allows careful aiming of the short arrows.
Crossbows can come in a variety of types. |
|
| |
|
| SPECIALS
& SALES |
 |
Contact Us for Specials!
|
|
|
