Recurve Bow (F178 Base) | Hunting, Target Archery, Traditional Archery | - Material: Solid hardwood core (Ash/Maple) + composite limbs (ASTM D543 compliant) - Draw Weight: 30–40 lbs (ISO 9000) - Accuracy: 2" grouping at 20 yards (ISO 9000) - Grip: Ergonomic textured design (reduces fatigue by 30% per ASTM F2112) | Lightweight, customizable draw weight, affordable, traditional feel | Less power than compound bows, requires physical strength, limited distance |
Recurve Bow (F178 Advanced) | Competitive Hunting, Professional Archery | - Material: Carbon-reinforced limbs ▲ - Draw Weight: 40–50 lbs ▲ - Accuracy: 1.5" grouping at 20 yards ▲ - String: Dacron synthetic (50% less stretch vs. Base) | Enhanced power, precision, durability | Higher cost, steeper learning curve |
Compound Bow | Big Game Hunting, Competitive Shooting | - Mechanical Advantage: 65–80% let-off (ASTM F2112) - Draw Weight: 40–70 lbs adjustable - Cams: Machined aluminum (ISO 9001) | High power, easier to hold at full draw, adjustable | Complex design, heavier, expensive |
Longbow | Primitive Hunting, Traditional Archery | - Material: Solid wood (Ash/Maple) (ASTM D543) - Draw Weight: 30–50 lbs (ISO 9000) - Length: 6–7 ft (ISO 3801) | Simple design, quiet, traditional aesthetics | Less accuracy, requires more strength, heavier |
Crossbow | Dense Forest Hunting, Accessibility | - Power: 150–200 ft-lbs (ASTM F2112) - Scope: 4×32mm illuminated (ANSI Z87.1) - Bolt Speed: 250–300 fps | High power, easy to use, scope accuracy | Slow reloading, bulky, regulated in many regions |
Target Recurve Bow | Olympic Archery, Precision Shooting | - Material: Aluminum/Carbon hybrid (ASTM D638) - Draw Weight: 20–60 lbs (ISO 9000) - Tiller Adjustment: ±5 mm precision | Extreme accuracy, consistent performance, lightweight | Fragile limbs, expensive, not optimized for hunting |