What type of bow should I buy for target (sport) archery?

Question

Meaning Olympic archery.

Answer 1

Olympic archers use the recurve bow, which features limbs that curve away from archer to increase power

Answer 2

For Olympic style you have to use recurve.  The recurves used for this are the take down variety with metal(aluminum) or carbon riser and carbon/wood or carbon/foam limbs.

I do suggest finding a range near you and get some pointers.  Many ranges in the US provide beginner level equipment at no charge.  This is a great way to get started properly.  With Olympic style archery you need to start with very light bows or you will develop bad habits that are very hard to change later on.  It can get very costly if you buy your own gear and have to climb up the poundage, most of the archers I train do the climbing with our equipment, then when they're near their target weight (usually around 40lbs for men and 34lbs for women) they can buy their own stuff.

If you do decide to buy, here's my advice.  Get a nice riser, the riser can stay with you till the end of time.  So get one that you like, with risers it's all pretty much about the feel of the grip and how it behaves after the shot.  Some risers like to jump out of your hand, others just roll.  One is not better than the other, it's just about what you prefer.  Then of course there's the look factor, is it available in the color that you like for example.  You see, most risers made today will outshoot just about anyone alive.

Answer 3

recurve