A compound bow uses an advanced system of pulleys and cables, which ensures balanced power transfer and less hand shock when shooting. This means that you can accumulate more power and hold with less effort. Additionally, the compound bow offers excellent stability, even at long distances, allowing you to hit your target with great precision.

Choosing your first compound bow can be an exciting and a fulfilling experience. However there are always a few things to think about before choosing your first compound bow:

Purpose | Before purchasing a compound bow, you should decide the purpose for which you want to use it: hunting, target or maybe both. Different bows are designed with specific purposes in mind. Target bows generally prioritise accuracy and adjustability, while hunting bows focus more on speed, manoeuvrability and stealth.

Experience | Your experience level plays a crucial role in choosing the right compound bow. New archers may opt for bows with lower draw weights and shorter axle-to-axle (ATA), as they’re easier to handle.

Draw length | To select a bow that fits properly it’s important to determine your maximum draw length. An incorrect draw length can negatively impact your accuracy and shooting form. The best way to determine your draw length is by visiting our physical store, where our experts can measure and help you find the right bow length for your body structure.

Draw weight | The draw weight is the amount of force required to draw the bowstring to its full length. It affects the speed and power of your short. Beginners generally start with lower draw weights, gradually increasing as they gain strength and proficiency. It’s crucial to choose a draw weight that allows you to shoot comfortably without straining. A comfortable draw weight help maintain good shooting form and accuracy.

ATA | The axle-to axle length refers to the distance between the bow’s cams. Longer axle-to-axle bows offer better stability, forgiveness and accuracy, making them idle for beginners.

A compound bow offers numerous advantages over recurve bows. Everyone has their personal reasons for choosing a compound bow, but there are some reasons we often see:

Less physical effort | With a compound bow. The draw weight drastically decreases once you reach the maximum draw weight, this is called ‘let-off’. With a 60-pound bow, you only need to hold a fraction that weight at full draw, This allows you to aim longer and more steadily, which increase accuracy;

Higher arrow speed and power | The arrow shoots faster and with more penetrating force, resulting in a flatter arrow trajectory and less height over long distances. Ideal for hunting;
Greater accuracy at longe range;

Compact design | Compound bows are generally shorter and more manageable than recurve bows. Also ideal for hunting;

Consistency | Because you shoot with a release and hold the bow with less force, the chance of human ‘errors’ is smaller than with the traditional finger release of a recurve.