What Should I Look For in a Recurve Bow?
Is it the graceful lines or the natural beauty of exotic woods that catch your eye? Current trends in custom bow making indicate that exotic woods are the norm. All custom bowyers and even some production shops are now using clear glass to show off their “works of art.” From the business standpoint, sales of clear glass bows far outweigh those of black glass. Catching someone’s eye will be part of the reason why they purchase this type of bow. Why a recurve? Lets start with some of the common reasons. First and foremost will be the grip. A recurve grip feels very familiar if you are converting from a compound bow. This type of grip will also not allow you to twist the bow, which is an important issue when shooting. The palm swell on a recurve fit’s your hand like a glove. Now the shelf should be very close to the top of your hand, this is standard and helps in the hand-to-eye coordination. Like shooting pool, by getting down close to the stick you’re able to see the shot better. Also t
