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Bows and Arrows Basic Reference

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{||-||The compound bow has a system of cams and pulleys.  The draw weight decreases as you pull back so that it is much easier to hold the bow in a fully drawn position.  As you release the energy builds up to peek weight supplying all of the available energy.  This system offers a significant advantage in holding the bow steady and aiming over a recurve bow.  Must compound bows also have a special sighting system which includes a peep which serves as the rear sight mounted directly on the bowstring.  Telescopic sights are also used on some compound bows.It should be noted that it requires a great deal more skill to successfully aim and operate a recurve bow of the same weight as a compound bow.  Most competition archery including the Olympics the competitors are not allowed to use compound bows.|}
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