Compound Bow | Hunting, Competitive Shooting, Targeting | Draw Weight: 55 lbs (Base) ▲60 lbs (Advanced) Material: Aluminum Alloy (Base) ▲Carbon Reinforced (Advanced) Arrow Speed: 300 fps (Base) ▲320 fps (Advanced) (Industry Standard: 50 lbs, 280 fps) | Higher power output, customizable draw length, smoother draw cycle. Lightweight yet durable. Advanced version offers carbon-reinforced precision. | Requires setup/adjustment, bulkier than recurve. Costly for advanced models. |
Recurve Bow | Traditional Archery, Hunting, Survival | Draw Weight: 40 lbs (Base) ▲45 lbs (Advanced) Material: Aluminum (Base) ▲Carbon (Advanced) Portability: 3.5 lbs (Base) ▲3.0 lbs (Advanced) (Industry Standard: Steel/wood, 45 lbs) | Simpler design, lighter weight, cost-effective. Advanced version uses carbon for reduced vibration. | Less power, requires physical strength. Less adjustable than compound bows. |
Crossbow | Hunting, Survival, Tactical | Draw Weight: 140 lbs (Base) ▲150 lbs (Advanced) Arrow Speed: 280 fps (Base) ▲300 fps (Advanced) Cocking Mechanism: Crank (Base) ▲Pistol Grip (Advanced) (Industry Standard: 150 lbs, 300 fps) | High power, easy to hold at full draw, silent cocking. Advanced models feature ergonomic grips. | Bulky, slower reload time. Requires more practice for accuracy. |
Longbow | Traditional Archery, Cultural Practices | Draw Weight: 40 lbs (Base) ▲45 lbs (Advanced) Material: Fiberglass (Base) ▲Carbon (Advanced) Draw Length: 28" (Base) ▲30" (Advanced) (Industry Standard: Wood, 35 lbs) | Quiet, traditional feel, lightweight. Advanced carbon versions enhance durability. | Less accuracy, requires strength. Less customizable. |
Survival Bow | Emergency, Bushcraft, Outdoor Expeditions | Compact Design: 22" folded (Base) ▲20" folded (Advanced) Durability: 7,000 shots (Base) ▲10,000 shots (Advanced) Multi-Tool Features: Knife attachment (Advanced only) (Industry Standard: 24" folded, 5,000 shots) | Ultra-portable, multi-functional (e.g., knife blade). Advanced version withstands extreme conditions. | Lower power, limited customization. Not ideal for precision hunting. |
Target Archery Bow | Competitions, Practice | Precision: ±0.8" at 70 yds (Base) ▲±0.5" at 70 yds (Advanced) Stability: Aluminum riser (Base) ▲Carbon riser (Advanced) Adjustable Draw Weight: 5 lb increments (Base) ▲1 lb increments (Advanced) (Industry Standard: ±1" at 70 yds) | Extreme accuracy, fine-tunable settings. Advanced models reduce torque for consistency. | Expensive, less durable over time. Specialized for non-hunting use. |