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The difference between recurve bow and traditional bow

Differences in shape, strength, etc.

1, modeling difference: the traditional bow is straight without obvious bending. The two ends are connected in a straight line by strings. The two ends of the recurve bow are bent outward, and the design makes the chord of the bow and the bow body form an arc.

2. Strength difference: The traditional bow is simple in design, and the unbent bow arm stores and releases less energy. Traditional bows need more strength and skill to achieve the same range and speed. Recurve bow's bending design enables the bow arm to store more energy and transfer energy to the arrow more effectively when it is released. This enables recurve bow to achieve higher range and speed with the same strength.