What is a compound bow?

The 1966 developed by the American Holless Wilbur Allen compound bow Due to its special properties, it is the most powerful of all sports arches. The most striking feature of the sports equipment are small, attached to the ends of the bow cams (Camwheels). They cause the final weight is significantly lower than other bows and the shooter can focus much better on targeting and shooting due to the lower force required. Since all characteristics of the bow can be adapted to the physical conditions and technical abilities of the shooter, can be combined with a compound bow achieve much better performance than with other bows. Arrows can be accelerated to a speed of more than 300 km / h with a perfectly adjusted compound bow. A compound arch optimally matched to the shooter allows for extremely precise shooting over a large distance. The properties of a compound bow to be adjusted include, for example, the draw weight, the pull-out or the peep sight. Since there are usually only limited technical options in your own home, the settings are usually made by a specialist dealer. For example, a sheet press is needed to extend the extension length.

The operation of a compound bow

An attached in the visor of the compound bow spirit levelmakes it easier for the shooter to keep the sports equipment when aiming straight, which is a great relief, especially on rough terrain. In addition, there is a visor called a magnifying magnifying lens, can be detected by the small targets even at great distances and accurately targeted. With the Compund bow, the extension length is precisely matched to the shooter. This causes of the compound bow always the identical force on the arrowis transmitted. The attached at the end of the bow Camwheels cause the power of the limbs is transmitted first with reduced and then with increasing intensity on the arrow. This physically optimal form of power transmission has the consequence that the arrow is significantly less upset than other sports arcs (longbow, Recurve bow) is the case. Among the other advantages of a compound bow compared to other bows counts that a so-called release aid can be used. If the arcoperated with the bare fingers, it may happen that the quality of the shot is affected by external influences. The Release Aid allows a release of the tendon that is almost unimpaired by external influences.

What should be considered when buying a compound bow

Since it is financially a major investment, the purchase of a compound bow should be considered carefully. Before making a purchase, it is therefore advisable to have experience in a club and to have a certain level of performance. In addition, the purchase should take place only when the shooter has fully developed the muscles needed to stretch the bow. In order to make no mistakes when making a purchase, an advisory interview with the trainer of the bow club should take place in advance. It is also an advantage to read the topic in detail before making a purchase in order to familiarize yourself with how a compound bow works.