Are All Recurve Risers The Same?

Are All Recurve Risers The Same?

Along with the limbs, the recurve bow riser is the most defining part of the bow. It’s where the limbs insert, and where the grip and all the bow’s accessories attach to. But there seems to be an inordinate amount of risers on the market, all kinds of...
Why Don’t They Use Longbows In The Olympics?

Why Don’t They Use Longbows In The Olympics?

For anyone tuning into the Olympics and seeing modern archery for the first time, their first reaction might be, ‘What the heck are they shooting with!? There are bits sticking out all over the place. Why don’t they just use longbows in the Olympics?...
Can You Use Compound Arrows On A Recurve Bow?

Can You Use Compound Arrows On A Recurve Bow?

Choosing arrows for your recurve bow may be one of the last things you do before you start to shoot, and it’s a much more complex issue than you might think. Especially if you already have both a compound and a recurve bow. So you might be thinking, can I use...
Are All Recurve Bow Limbs The Same?

Are All Recurve Bow Limbs The Same?

The two most important parts of your bow are the riser and the limbs. They are also the most expensive parts. So it stands to reason that all recurve limbs are the same…? When it comes to selecting a riser, it’s easy to establish the differences between an...
Can You Paint Recurve Bow Limbs? (Read This First!)

Can You Paint Recurve Bow Limbs? (Read This First!)

As the primary tool, and source of pride when you’re out on the range or stalking through a forest, your recurve bow needs to be an extension of your body, and by definition, personalized to you. Whether you’re buying a new bow, or your old bow is looking...