The modern recurve bow is often found to be used around Asia and Europe in sporting competitions. This bow can be made from a variety of materials; some will prefer to have the limbs of a recurve bow made from layers of wood, carbon, carbon foam or fiberglass. The main mount or the riser is known to be made from magnesium or aluminum alloys, carbon or wood while some from carbon fiber or aluminum with carbon fiber materials; although wood or plastic risers are common among novice archers.
These recurve bows have been designed to withstand great strains on the limbs and be able to provide a greater cast to the arrows. It will allow a shorter bow than that of a straight standard bow, which is an advantage especially when used in stealth in forest terrains or brushes. Recurved bows are known for its distinction when stringing the bow as the string touches particular segments of limb of the bow.
It also has limbs which are known to be sturdy and can create more noise when it is shot. The recurved limbs are known to provide the bow greater ability to store energy and then transfer them to the arrow thus resulting in a more forceful arrow shot.
A tactical feature of the recurve bow is that when it is unstrung, its tips are curved away from the archer; thus creating a rather confusing shape which will destroy itself when it is strung inversely.
These recurve bows are the only bow classification allowed in all the archery categories in the Olympics. There are two recurve bow classifications; one is the traditional one-piece bow and the other is the more modernized recurve bow, which is more popularly called the take down bow. The one-piece bow is the common choice among hunters, possibly for its conventionality.
The take down bow, from the name itself can be dismantled for easy storage and transport; the limbs can be detached from the riser. Though the take down recurve bows are not the popular choice when it comes to hunting; the simple reason for this is the fact that its components can be detached, thus resulting in limb pockets which produces noise while drawing and gives away the stealth of the hunt.
