Bows For Recreation And Hunting

Recurve Bow Terminology

As you become more familiar with the modern recurve bow you will want to know the popular terminology associated with it.

Starting with:-

• Arrow rest : This is Where the arrow rests during draw. These can be simple fixed rests or may be spring-loaded or magnetic flip rests.
• Back (of bow) : The face of the bow on the opposite side to the string
• Belly (of bow) : The face of the bow on the same side as the string
• Bow sight : An aiming aid attached to the riser
• Sling : A strap attached to the bow handle, wrist or fingers to stop the bow falling from the hand
• Brace height : The distance between the deepest part of the grip and the string
• Grip : The part of the bow held by the bow hand
• Limbs : The upper and lower working parts of the bow, which come in a variety of different poundages
• Nocking point : The place on the bowstring where the nock (end) of an arrow is fitted
• Riser : The rigid centre section of a bow to which the limbs are attached
• String : The cord that attaches to both limb tips and transforms stored energy from the limbs into kinetic energy in the arrow
• Tab or Thumb ring : A protection for the digits that draw the string. Usually made of leather.
• Tiller : The difference between the limb-string distances measured where the limbs are attached to the riser