What is a recurve bow?
A. A recurve bow has limbs which point forwards when the bow is unstrung. When it is strung, the limbs are drawn back by the string, and typically end up pointing straight up and down. Recurve bows were uncommon in Europe until quite recently, but their superior energy storage properties make them better than straight bows in many respects. Most modern bows are either of recurve pattern, or mechanically-assisted (compound).
