compound recurve

[Cupid]

Are compound and recurves kept seperate during contests. or is there different shoots for either Bows.

and what is the main difference between each bow for use.

thanks in advance.

[Murray]

Compounds and recurves shoot together, but there are awards for gents compound, ladies compound, gents recurve, ladies recurve, juniors, etc for each round, so don't actually compete against each other.

Outdoors they all use the same scoring. Indoors, compounds must shoot the inner 10 to score a 10.

Not sure what you mean regarding "difference between each bow for use".

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Cupid

Are compound and recurves kept seperate during contests. or is there different shoots for either Bows.

With the exception of some indoor shoots (especially the Nationals, when the bow types are separated to keep the numbers manageable) ALL bow types share the line, but only compete against their own type.

To explain the main differences in use would take a considerable amount of space and, I'm pretty sure, has been gone over time and again on this forum. Suggest you do a search to find the answer to that part of your question.

Adam

[geoffretired]

Compounds and recurves can shoot together at competitions but when the scores are collected, there are sections for recurves and separate ones for compounds. So it could be possible for the recurves to win medals etc and the compounds too.
As to the main differences, compounds draw to a length that is set, though it may be adjusted at some time. Recurves can be drawn to any length within reason. The other main difference is that the draw weight on a compound builds very quickly then gets lighter towards the end of the draw.

[Cupid]

Thanks for your help.....this is a great forum. Its so nice to be able to ask questions and get positive and quick replys. I thank you all once again.