What actually makes a compound bow?
Many archers shoot longbows, recurves, and barebows for years and then discover compound bows "by chance." Many feel a certain attraction from the very beginning...
But what actually defines a compound bow? The compound bow—the more technical version of bows—differs not only visually, quite significantly depending on the model, from "conventional" bows, but also in construction and handling. The compound bow, like all other bows, basically consists of a riser, limbs, and string (cables). However, with these bows, the string and cables are not tensioned with the fingers, but rather by means of a release via pulleys called cams.
This system allows for a shorter bow design with more effective energy yield, i.e., arrow acceleration. By adding a sight, peep sight, stabilizers, etc., an extremely precise shot can be achieved. Some of these bows are so-called "grow-with-you" bows—meaning even the youngest archers can start shooting with a CO bow, as the draw weight and draw length can be varied dramatically. This is a bow that will truly provide years of enjoyment.
CO2 bows are broadly divided into hunting and indoor bows, although among hunting bows, you can certainly find archers who roam the range without a release, without any other accessories, and enjoy intuitive archery. This is precisely what unites all archers – the joy of archery on the range or at the target, alone or with dear friends and like-minded people.
Renee Minarik & Martin Berthold founded the company PinPoint-Arrow together and are enthusiastic compound bow archers and trainers .
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