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Recurve bow. A recurve bow is a bow with limbs that curve away from the archer when unstrung. A recurve bow stores more energy and delivers energy more efficiently than the equivalent straight-limbed bow, giving a greater amount of energy and speed to the arrow.
Recurve and compound bows are similar in some respects because they both have strings and arrows, but the similarities end there. Much like the AR-15 vs AK-47 debate, archers are embroiled in an everlasting debate over whether a compound or recurve bow is better.ody. You can immediately tell the difference between a recurve and compound bow by the body shape. A recurve bow is sometimes called a traditional bow because itâs basically the same bow and arrow that used around the world for centuries. There is only the bow body and a single string.