Deflex bow

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A deflex bow is a bow that has arms curved or curled at the base or throughout their length, to turn towards the archer. This bow form reduces the strain on the limbs and also the energy stored by the weapon. It has been used occasionally, for example to make a bow that looks like a traditional hornbow without using any actual horn.

[edit] See also

Other bow forms:

Recurve bow
Decurve bow
Reflex bow

[edit] References

(1992) The Traditional Bowyers Bible Volume 1. The Lyons Press. ISBN 1-58574-085-3.
(1992) The Traditional Bowyers Bible Volume 2. The Lyons Press. ISBN 1-58574-086-1.
(1994) The Traditional Bowyers Bible Volume 3. The Lyons Press. ISBN 1-58574-087-X.