Recurve bows made out of composite materials were used by, among other groups, the Persians, Parthians,
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Self bows, composite bows, and laminated bows using the recurve form are still made and used by bowyers, amateurs, and professional archers.
The unqualified phrase "recurve bow" or just "a recu… See more

Arrow rest Where the arrow rests during draw. These may be simple fixed rests or may be spring-loaded or magnetic flip rests. Back The face of the bow on the opposite side to the string Belly The face of the bow on the sam… See more

Archers often have many other pieces of equipment attached to their recurve bows, such as:
Clicker a blade or wire device fitted to the riser, positioned to drop off the arrow when the archer … See more

• Crossbow
• Mongol bow
• Turkish bow
• Flatbow
• Bow draw… See more

• The Traditional Bowyers Bible Volume 1. The Lyons Press, 1992. ISBN 1-58574-085-3
• The Traditional Bowyers Bible Volume 2. The Lyons Press, 1992. ISBN 1-58574-086-1
• The Traditional Bowyers Bible Volume 3. The Lyons … See more