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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.
When comparing the same brand and draw weight bows, what are the disadvantages of the recurve and the compound design. For example, Horton makes the Summit 150# compound and the SteelForce 150# recurve. The recurve is less expensive, and from what I've read, vibrates less than a compound.ros and cons of recurve vs compound. Â« on: July 29, 2007, 09:46:41 am Â». I am wanting to buy a crossbow, but am on a budget, so the entry level Barnett or Horton bows are what I have been looking at. I used to hunt with a compound bow, but several years back I was blinded in my right eye in a work accident.