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To ensure potential energy is stored evenly within the limbs during the draw, the modern recurve bow tips point to the target when unstrung, and parallel to the bowstring when strung. To ensure potential energy is stored evenly within the limbs during the draw, the modern recurve bow tips point to the target when unstrung, and parallel to the bowstring when strung. Because the recurve is being pulled opposite the way it naturally curves, there is a lot more tension on the sting and more energy available in a shorter length bow. This innovation allows for a more powerful bow than the longbow that is easier to manage, even allowing for more versatile use such as on horseback.