How to Store a Recurve Bow

Having a double bend in its limbs, the recurve bow has its origins in ancient Asian cultures. Due to the limb design, recurve bows typically have increased power capabilities over longbows of the same length. Unlike compound bows, a recurve bow's limbs will lose camber if left under tension, reducing the bow's power. To prevent the limbs of a recurve bow from losing strength, remove the bowstring prior to storage.

Things You'll Need

  • Bowstring wax
  • Plastic sandwich bag
  • Bow case
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Instructions

    • 1

      Hold the bow in the normal shooting position. Place the bottom end of the bow on the floor between your legs. Wrap the outside curve of the bottom end of the bow around the inside of your calf on the same side of your body as your dominant hand.

    • 2

      Pull the top end of the bow towards you with your dominant hand to flex the limbs to release tension from the bowstring. Pull the bowstring from its notch at the top of the bow. Gently release the tensions from the limbs. Pull the string from the bottom notch of the bow.

    • 3

      Place a pinch of bowstring wax, about the size of a dime, in your hand. Rub the wax thoroughly into all the fibers of the bowstring with your fingers.

    • 4

      Fold the bowstring up around the server -- the middle section of the bowstring where the arrow attaches -- and place the string in a plastic bag.

    • 5

      Place the bow and string into a bowcase. Lay the case flat so the bow will be positioned on the outside edges of the limbs.