Compound Bow VS Recurve Bow! Which is better??

[@SurvivalLilly]

BIG NEWS: I have designed a survival knife, you can get it here: www.survivallilly.at/ Thanks. Lilly

[@gervisprantl1711]

Hi Lilly Besuchst du am Wochenende die "Hohe Jagd und Fischerei " Messe in Salzburg? Oder hälst du dort sogar einen Vortrag?

[@seekingtko3146]

Cupid used a Recurve bow don't cha know ))

[@kabrogan1]

New recurve?

[@animistchannel2983]

Thanks for the great videos! Here's a couple others you might like to watch for your own fun & ideas: ""Instant Legolas" - Archery Reinvented" by JoergSprave channel... (Joerg is among the most fun on the internet!) Also a couple bug-out size folding bows that you might find interesting, each only 1kg: "Awesome Folding Survival Bow! Primal Gear Unlimited's CFSB" by TWANGnBANG channel (also defends against watermelons!) "SAS Tactical Survival Bow! Compact & Powerful" by TWANGnBANG channel (with integrated arrow storage)

[@Elprofesional111]

Hey Lilly I think your recurve bow limbs are in the wrong order, the top limb in the video (the one with the mandarin duck logo on it) should actually be placed as the the bottom limb. I have the same bow after watching your vids! It’s great!

[@AaronMetallion]

A Recurve Bow makes me feel more like Legolas from *Lord of the Rings*, so it's an easy choice 🧝🏻‍♂️

[@bazkrekkerirl]

AaronMetallion easy peasy. Also: Rangers Apprentice book

[@octaviusgalacticus2253]

Idk when I see a recurve bow my mood lightens up compound bows make me feel of guns and stuff recurve just feels more natural

[@ehongkongwong]

Hawkeye in the MCU also uses a recurve bow.

[@sethc.art.wright]

Exactly. I shot recurve when I was a kid and was really good at it. I don’t like the idea of a compound. It’s too automated. I like the technical challenge of a recurve bow. And I also like the fact that I’m still good at it.

[@OfcItsZyko]

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[@edwardmoreno5558]

I started with a compound until I fired a recurve, after that I went strictly to recurve. Just feels so much more natural, especially when bow fishing.

[@FlatlandMando]

there is an inherent aesthetic appeal to a recurve whereas shooting a compound is like shooting a mechano set creation

[@rudolfrednose7351]

Getting into archery after this whole Corona lock down and am watching videos about it. Best remark somewhere was to bring a tiny screw to the archery club and ask if anyone lost it. See all the compound shooters panic. Thanks for your video.

[@Leprechaun-qv6mo]

same, i had a bow growing up but after i left the scouts i stopped. this lockdown really kicked back that urge to get back into the woods to hunt and fish again.

[@aphrodite9675]

You piece of shit 😂😂 but like invite?

[@Leprechaun-qv6mo]

@@aphrodite9675 and who are you?

[@falconsirrus]

Once we start up again, I gotta do this... Lol

[@Morwola]

Woah calm down satan

[@poppa4178]

The recurve bow looks badass

[@Federalman1]

rohitb

[@daggercatz7297]

Legolas

[@Sophie4-9]

it’s quite the opposite my friends

[@chavon1858]

You mean compound

[@armitaged3573]

@@Sophie4-9 yeah, sadly it's a chinese made pos

[@graphguy]

From a prepping perspective... recurve no doubt. Complexity = failure.

[@darthkek1953]

Prepping - learn to make bows from pvc pipe and paracord. That way you can easily make a new bow if you lose or break one.

[@auklin7079]

Why not have both?

[@die444luve]

Graph Guy compound can actually chop through big animals and it's not as fragile at recurve because recurve is easily breakable and it not even powerful

[@darthkek1953]

@@die444luve you think a recurve is more fragile than a compound? A recurve is much smaller, lighter, and easier to maintain. A compound is awesomely powerful & accurate but you need a toolkit dedicated to it. For SHTF takedown recurve is probably where it's at.

[@whyisgamora4191]

@@die444luve Easily breakable? What are you doing with your recurves? Compounds explode a lot more frequently than recurves do.

[@ZePopTart]

I feel a little silly at the range sometimes with my little recurve bow, so I’m relieved to hear they’re inherently more difficult to aim. Compound bows look more intense, so I assumed they were more difficult.

[@davrizaheraveno6463]

I was thinking the same thing about Compund Bows. lol

[@jonahmosher3314]

A compound is more technical. More components and more things that can go wrong. I’ve been shooting archery 32 years. While a traditional bow is quicker to aim, a compound is simply more forgiving and more deadly. Both fun to shoot, but I love by compounds when in the woods chasing game.

[@aaliyahurioste3577]

Compound bows are better for me cause there is a aim thing and it helps the arrow stay in place

[@davrizaheraveno6463]

@@aaliyahurioste3577 Peep sight?

[@aaliyahurioste3577]

@@davrizaheraveno6463 mo

[@cheffjeffB]

One other benefit of the compound for hunting is the take off at full draw makes holding longer for the best shot much easier. It’s hard to be patient while holding against 50-70 pounds of force.

[@DaniWardani-kq4vv]

Letoff in exact term

[@DigitalDuelist]

These comments are useful 👍

[@kfelix2934]

Compound does have an advantage in hunting. If you hunt like me and most of my deer taken with stick and string has been under 30 yards , primarily under 20yrds. Compound bow can let you draw earlier and hold back until the deer is in that perfect sweet spot. Recurve bow you can't do that, you are pulling back X #s of energy and can only hold that for a few seconds. I hunt with a 60lb Bear Kodiak that is 60", compound are way shorter, so if you hunt in a blind or heavy brush the longer recurve or even worst a longbows, can become more of a issue. I have hunting with Compiond ( browning micro ) and recurves ( Bear and Martiuns ) and with the latter two I have passed up a lot of deer due to the shot was way out of my limits.

[@MySelfReliance]

Well said. I have crossbows, compound bows, a recurve and a longbow, and my favourites to carry and shoot are definitely the latter two. I'm not very steady so I am more accurate shooting instinctive rather than with sights (I shoot my compound bows without sights too)

[@troymelton3727]

Compounds without sights seems crazy but cool

[@aidenpearce7900]

It's you, huge fan nice log cabin house.

[@aidenpearce7900]

It's you, huge fan nice log cabin house.

[@allysaj6911]

Can't you put a scope on compound?

[@BruceNitroxpro]

@@allysaj6911 , And a saddle on a mule. Why bother? Do you own a mule and want to ride? LOL

[@markalford5406]

Been shooting a bow my whole life, I started on recurve went on to compound now I’m back to recurve I’m 60 now.

[@crazywisdom2]

SO If you were gonna buy one for shtf, which one is the better buy ? is one betterthan the other ? and are you strictly recurve now..... is that the one that makes sense. thoughts ? thx

[@tubeuserc1]

@@crazywisdom2 Try to restring a compound bow when you don't have the tools on hand to do it..... Try to restring a recurve bow. I know which one i will choose for a SHTF. Peace and long life for you :)

[@bobsburgers2193]

Hunting I like compounds having fun and shooting targets I like recurves

[@ldotred]

@@crazywisdom2 commonsense tells me a rifle. After all bringing a bow no matter what kind would be like bringing a knife to a gunfight.

[@citezencitoyen3426]

@@ldotred when you're. out of amo i can reuse my arrows.

[@Shmoove58]

Recurve because I'm an elf

[@ciri151]

Are you from the Scoia'tael?

[@snowxyy]

I’m full blood orch, we like our recurve bows also

[@luca-sh5zq]

im the arrow

[@hd.3045]

Quel'Thalas Blood Elf?

[@karl-ri9uc]

I use a compound. Im a orch hunter. Hunt elfs for sport. Orchs for selling body parts illegally. Yes im a orch poacher

[@CanadianPrepper]

Really concise breakdown of differences, gotta love the let off point of compound bows, realistically most people wont be accurate enough hunt with a recurve bow. Traditional is much funner to shoot! Most people here use compound you are 100% correct

[@mattlewandowski73]

Yes. the let off is a huge thing, especially when you need to hold full draw for an extended time. the learning curve Lilly mentioned also plays a significant roll in the decision making process for many (consciously or unconsciously) but in truth I think the real driving force behind most people's decision to go with a compound is marketing hype.

[@overknight5278]

Canadian Prepper my first bow was a compound, easy Later switched to a recurve Hard but more fun 4 years later just bought a oneida tomcat x-80 which is a hybrid and i hope to buy a oneida krestel. Which is both worlds Honestly theres so much more room for error on that bow then on the regular compound, (i let my father whos a avid gun man use it and he was on point) And with me its just dead center every time. And then i added a sight....

[@PJxpanterx]

Funner? That's not a word, "more fun" is correct.

[@EroticOnion23]

Compounds are bad for prepping and SHTF no? Since wayyyy more maintenance?...

[@Angelwrites]

@@PJxpanterx it's a compound word. ... ...

[@jaec45]

Thank you so much for a very enlightening presentation. You have affirmed my choice of bows. I bought three compound bows for myself, my son, and my grandson, but we are just amateur archers trying to have fun and relieved the boredom during this pandemic. I wasn't really sure then whether I did the right thing purchasing all these fancy "modern" expensive bows, and I thought it was such a pain in my wallet. But now I realized I actually made the right decision! Once more, thank you so much, Ms. Lilly. More power to you.

[@bobmcelroy7289]

I have no experience with bows, so this comparison was excellent for me. Thank you, and please, keep on doing these instructionals! You have a good way of teaching pros and cons.

[@TheOtherBill]

Bob McElroy Very well said, I have no archery experience at all yet Lilly made it very understandable.

[@milocylium6612]

I almost decide to take compound...knowing that one is heavy..i take normal..because im beginner ..my arm will sore with compound..myb few shoot..but recurve i can shoot more n learn more

[@Honey_Lemon132]

I kinda want both

[@ValarMorghulis...]

Right!

[@weirdscience8341]

Im getting all 3 already have a really nice recurve bow just need to gèt the xbow i picked and the compound bow ive been looking at is 599pounds eeeek thats a lot of money saying that its a lot of bow

[@tomhughes5123]

both are tough as hell .. recurve for fast action compound for more technical accuracy ..

[@jaygwad3733]

me too have the takedown recurve for back up and the compound as main and it cool if you can use both

[@Incubansoul]

"I've taught archery for about 30 years now" Says someone who doesn't look a day over 27 lol

[@rancorusia]

13 not 30 haha

[@Incubansoul]

@@rancorusia That makes more sense 😂

[@mattlewandowski73]

A great video Lilly. Speaking as an archer who has been shooting for over 30 years I think your assessment of the two bows is spot on. I shoot a Horn tipped Medieval style Longbow, a Bear recurve, and a Bear compound as well as a Barnett compound crossbow. I would like to add a few points: A recurve can be fitted with kisser button (to ensure physical indication of anchor point, pin sights (other sights can also be used, but most are designed for compounds, thus may require modification to the sight or riser for a recurve), Mechanical releases can be used with a recurve bow, you can even set up a recurve bow with a peep sight. A recurve bow is able to be modified to shoot more silently. None of the compound hunters I know have been able to make their bow as quiet as a well silenced recurve. I suppose it is just the nature of all the added mechanical parts, and higher string speed. (point recurve). As you point out that in Austria you are not permitted to bow hunt, I suppose you may not have much experience with this next one, but when hunting deer, arrow speed is a factor. I personally, and a number of bow hunters I know have seen deer jump over our arrow when they hear the twang of the bow or perhaps the whistle of the fletches cutting through the air. So a faster arrow does have SOME advantage, especially on the longer shots. Likewise a faster compound will shoot flatter than a recurve taking some of the thought process of guessing at range, then adjusting the sight picture to compensate. while my recurve may have a difference of 6 inches between shots at two different ranges, my compound or crossbow may have only 2 inches. That can easily be the difference between heart/lung, and hitting low in the shoulder/torso. (point compound) Compound bows where made in large part to allow one to hold longer at full draw the let off weight of my 65# compound allows me to hold it at full draw with only a couple fingers. Where as where as my 45# recurve requires full grip. It really only compares to an old 25# bow I have in terms of being able to hold at full draw all day without a release. (point compound) This said, IN MY OPINION, a compound bow and a recurve bow BOTH have their place hunting. It depends largely on HOW you hunt. If you are hunting from a stand or blind as is common in the states, a compound bow has a number of advantages. If you are stalk hunting, roving, or just bring a bow along while you pack someplace, or if you have to really hike into your hunting area, a recurve STILL has so many advantages. For target shooting, it is truly just a matter of personal preference. I myself prefer traditional archery for target shooting, and bush camping, but for putting meat in the freezer, I rely primarily on my crossbow in 2 of our 3 deer seasons (not all states permit crossbow hunting, but as mine does, I use my crossbow in both archery and muzzleloading seasons) Keep up the good work Lilly.

[@martincurtis2257]

Matt Lewandowski you can get a bow pretty quiet with good accessories put on it. My compound is quieter than my recurve.

[@nomadicoasis9260]

Just a few points ! :) good ones.

[@mattlewandowski73]

thank you oasis...technically I went to 4 points :) and thank you Lilly for the like, that means a lot to me:) Martin, I am curious what you have done to silence each of the bow types.

[@stephanelegrand8181]

I was about to speack about the energy delivery on the arrow ; witch you have done clearly here. More speed flater trajectory and so on.... with that being said Lilly video is excellent thanks you both for those clarifications. I Use a compound (a very old one), and was planing on buying a new bow. I still have somme thinking to do and explore the lever bow from Jeffrey Arnold over there. I will probably want to try and test a little bit those new (for me) bows before making my final decision. Thumb up Lilly

[@mattlewandowski73]

I like how you emphasized you shoot an old compound... I take mine hunting and I feel like I am the only person in the woods without parallel limb technology (even some of the crossbows out are using it now) massive asymmetric cams, and holographic trajectory projection sights (o.k. I am exaggerating that last bit of bow tech) :) my crossbow and my compound bow each have simple circular offset axle cams, traditional limbs, and sighting technologies that have been around 30+ years, and are still capable of bringing home the bacon (literally when I get to hunt hogs (which is the most common time that I will use my compound for hunting as they provide a "target rich environment"))

[@MRDEE-pe7iw]

Compound bow for easy shot.. but recurve bow for a legend..

[@mrpepperonipizza3287]

#Legends never die

[@walterwhite6216]

Mr Pepperoni Pizza yes!

[@artaxAF]

More like recurve for LARPing, but compound if you don't want to starve to death

[@artaxAF]

@@mrpepperonipizza3287 ...unless they're trying to hunt for food with a recurve bow.

[@smook_1]

that is not true my guy have you ever shot one in a contest

[@katk3083]

I'm a fan of recurves for a couple of reasons (as a target shooter): it's much more challanging to master control and perfect your aiming skills - hence a goal to strive towards and demanding your dedication to improve (compound does the job for you - point and shoot like an instamatic camera - easy). Secondly, the recurve is a work of art tool in it's simplicity of design and stucture, pleasant to the eye to behold (compound is sooo mechanical, complex, complicated - like a machine, IT does all the work for you). One is primative by nature - like fire, altho refined; the other is futuristic - modernized and hi tech-ed. YET, if I was a hunter.... my choice would be a compound. I would not want to increase the risk of wounding the animal and it running off to die a slow death. Compounds are obviousely more reliable for accuracy.

[@Treblaine]

I just don't "get" compound bows, you're going to a bow that is a simpler but more challenging projectile weapon yet the pulley mechanism of compound bow is adding complexity to make it less of a challenge. Why did you go for a bow in the first place? I especially like the idea of being very good with a re-curve bow that you've built yourself, that's such a great sense of self-reliance.

[@JesusIsGoodTruth]

@@TreblaineSome people don’t have the luxury of firearms.

[@Treblaine]

@@JesusIsGoodTruth I suppose, but I meant something like a crossbow rather than a firearm if you accepted more weight and complexity for greater velocity. Compound bows seem to be for where you're legally limited to a bow by hunting regulations that allow bows but not crossbows.

[@UBERBENZ]

Great input

[@Basd_X]

Recurve bow: Skill Compound Bow: money eater

[@vikingofengland]

Recurve: You will smell damp. Compound: Smell like roses.

[@daviddenis1295]

That’s just ignorant, because if you want to be ethical when you hunt, and truly a skilled hunter. Both take a ridiculous amount of practice. Plus both can get very expensive, and can get inexpensive.

[@walterwhite6216]

Slog IKR! I don’t like my compound bow but my recurve one is too old and shitty

[@blacksheep6888]

I have a pse stinger I have shot it hundreds of times all its cost is a bit of rail lube and some string wax, yes I can only use carbon arrows but I use a drop away arrow rest so it doesn't destroy the fleatching and I fleatch my own arrows. I have owned the bow for over seven years now, I will re string it myself soon just for the sake of it but there is no visible string wear yet.

[@KingAdrock420]

Compound bow = training wheels

[@NickBeat88]

I've been studying German for four years now, and it puts a smile on my face when you call your backpack "your Rucksack", or say that things "make fun for you". Keep making quality content!

[@daniel6009]

The rucksack got me smiling aswell :)

[@PaddyNinja]

Hooked on every word from the beginning. It's so interesting to listen to someone who knows their chosen subject inside out. This has answered a question for me as I was considering a compound as a backup to my recurve, but Lily makes some valid points regarding; weight, transport and repairs or lack of repairs in the wilderness. 10/10. Thank you Lily.

[@ReavinBlue]

"stick all the parts into my Ruksack" - wholesome

[@martijnb5887]

Is ruksack/rucksack a real English work? It's the English pronunciation of the Dutch rugzak, which is literally back-bag, which of course would be a nice English word as well.

[@armynyus9123]

@@martijnb5887 rugzak :-) I just love how the Dutch blend together English and German[1] - but on this one you guys missed that the English adapted the German "Rucksack" literally anyway. [1]: Or is it the other way round and both English and German are actually both derived from Dutch ;-)

[@johnkay4701]

I grew up with homemade recurve bows & my heart is still with them. However the compound bows are more powerful, more accurate, & you can hold your draw much much longer if the need requires, especially when hunting. However just to add a spanner in the works; a compound crossbow is the real killer when hunting, as long as you have the strength & stamina to carry the additional weight over long distances on foot, (I have a Barnett Predator). In medieval warfare, the long bow was the preference on a battlefield, for it's rapidity of shot (about 10 - 12 flights per minute) & this was lethal & able to inflict horrendous losses upon an advancing enemy (arrow storms). However the crossbow had the edge when a defender had the time & could load & shoot behind a defensive wall, more accurate & slightly greater range. It's horses for courses & I like all three. Regards to all JohnnyK. PS. I love your video presentations Lilly, you know what you are talking about & that can be quite rare on uTube.

[@RTanna89]

And now I suddenly want someone to design a compound ballista just for shits and giggles

[@dougobujen1830]

Very good video! Would just like to add, that when shooting in the dead of winter, and, possibly snow on the ground, holding a draw for very long, can become an issue. I have the strength, but, am blood, muscle, and, bone . . no fat . . and so, getting cold quickly is a problem. I would then, rather have the lighter recurve. I've been shooting (archery), since I was a very young kid, so, I have the accuracy, and, I tend to lean toward the older fashion Recurve.

[@pestsathome]

Hi Lilly, I looked at both recurve and compound bows as I am a beginner and know very little about archery. To me the compound bow seemed very complicated and technical to set up with the pulleys and the way it is stringed . I decided on a recurve bow for the simplicity and find it is easy for me to assemble and to string it. I think I will learn and get used to the recurve bow first , after watching your video to me the recurve bow would be more reliable with less things to go wrong especially on a hunting trip .Thank you

[@biscuitsalive]

“It makes a lot of fun” :) I love Lilly’s use of English.

[@jenstahlberg686]

Macht fiel spaß😝

[@danferguson71]

It is cute. Love it

[@Nicba1010]

@@jenstahlberg686 viel* but yeah :)

[@mskjaer496]

Den lager mye gøy 😁

[@fAb_-]

is it incorrect? ( i am still learning english)

[@dmitrykozinets2463]

3:58 ninja reaction

[@toxophilite6804]

Hello Lilly, I started shooting a recurve in 1960, and got a 4 wheel compound in 1972. Every thing from a English long bow to a Ten Point crossbow is part of my collection. I have found my way back home and only use traditional archery 4-5 times a week for the last few years. There is nothing as rewarding like making tight groups at 40 years with a recurve and no sights🎯.

[@dougd936]

Depends on the archer.

[@ralphsalotto-ld5xe]

Archery accuracy is like beauty, "it's in the eye of the beholder."

[@incognito7843]

If you are out hunting, and you are spending several days in the wild, maybe hiking through wild nature, and you use use bushes and trees to hide, don't bring a compound. From experience, they are too technically advanced for hunting in heavy terrain. Reliability is the most important aspect. Because a shot that is taken is always better than a shot that couldn't be made due to a twig getting caught in your compound gears... Also compounds are fragile and needs to be protected while you are hiking/climbing/or jumping stones through a stream. A recurve take down you can stick into your backpack and climb a mountain if you want to, you can fall on it, and it wont brake. It's care free, and it just works, all the time. The same rule as for normal camping or hiking apply. Simple, sturdy solutions are always the best. Reliability is everything.

[@-dank-5711]

I've been shooting bows my whole life and my bow of choice is a recurve bow hands down

[@mig50cc]

DankiDyDank I just got into archery and so far have only used a recurve. Why do you choose the recurve? Just curious. Also want to pick the brains of people who have plenty of experience, while having their minds made up of which bow they prefer. Many thanks if you can answer.

[@-dank-5711]

@@mig50cc it's all about the style and type that's suits you. Although it may take a bit to get there play around with a few and feel them out. I ultimately settled on a Recurve Mongolian style horse bow cuz I'd to ride and shoot if opportunity arose

[@anonamous365]

Irrelavant and not an argument...

[@Sid0404]

@@-dank-5711 I like compound archery but i REALLY want a Mongolian horse bow.

[@jeanetteswalberg6166]

As usual, you did an excellent job of outlining the pros and cons of your subject. I like this type of comparison, as it gives viewers the information to make their own decision. My cousin has a compound bow that he takes out for the bow hunting season (deer hunting here in Utah), exactly as you pointed out. I don't own a bow, but some of my favorite memories from high school P.E. are using recurve bows during the archery unit. Thirty+ years later, as a Cub Scout leader at day camp, I tried shooting a recurve and my aim was pretty good! ;o)

[@belleswann7]

Hi Lilly, fantastic presentation, well done. I'm in Australia, Ive used and made many bows all my life. unfortunately I was recently diagnosed with MS and as a result of the MS I've lost a lot of strength in both of my arms. I can no longer manage a recurve bow of any useful poundage. Recently I purchased a compound bow that is adjustable from 19lb - 45lb. and this is very manageable. Its wonderful to be able to keep shooting and its not too heavy either. I think its very important to reassure people of any ability , that archery is a wonderful sport for all abilities, from the very young to the very old, from the very week to the very strong

[@andyreisch6755]

All good until you said you kill animals, then I went right off you.

[@jaceh4942]

For most hunting situations the compound is obviously superior, but there are still pracrical uses for recurves. For example, I only use a recurve when bowfishing because the target is usually closer than the shortest sight on a compound, you have to draw and shoot so quickly that you don't even have time to line up your sights, you have to adjust for refraction which is a bit of a guessing game so sights would be useless anyway... and most importantly, when bowfishing, you do a lot of partial-draws. You don't always have time to draw all the way back and get into a perfect form. You just quickly draw it back half way and release, which is very difficult and awkward with a compound because the pulleys/cams give it an inconsistent draw-weight. I usually tell people the difference between a recurve and a compound is about the same as the difference between a pistol and a sniper rifle. One is far more accurate, but the other is more versatile.

[@thedreadpiratewesley2301]

30 years?!? You look like youre in your 20s

[@martinjolly]

David Cartland thank you lol I'm 47

[@winterpanapa4636]

martyj I think he's talking about Lilly

[@martinjolly]

Winter panapa dammit I thought it was too good to be true lol

[@brandonfeole6336]

I think she said 13

[@thedreadpiratewesley2301]

Marcus Cicero Now that youve said that , when I re-listen I cant tell if its 13 or 30 lol

[@randomassdude2734]

Personally, I think I'll go compound... I just like the finesse and the accuracy of it

[@blakjjags0697]

RandomAssDude same

[@MiggyBenz]

Cause you don’t like a challenge

[@NoxMonstrum]

@@MiggyBenz Life is hard enough. Why add onto it?

[@samuelbrice3699]

What happens when the string breaks? How do you plan to re-string a compound bow?

[@islasbenitezhector.1190]

@@bread4228 Guy, do You have a car?

[@robertlombardo8437]

I'm looking to build what I'm calling a "double recurve" crossbow for a secondary survival weapon. It uses a compound shaped bow, as well as a secondary leaf spring up front to provide additional recurve pressure. I expect the weight may be rather heavy, but nothing a stirrup can't handle. I've recently taken up flint-knapping as well, to learn how to scratch-make arrow heads from glass and stone. My overall goal is to use this as a means of stretching out my rifle ammo stock, but still have a weapon that's just as lethal at range. Desperate times, right?

[@TarqPick]

I thought you gave a very thorough and sound comparison of the options. You did very well, Lilly.

[@kennethsteele8808]

As someone who has been shooting bows (all types) for 48 years I can say you did a great job in this video.

[@pesci_fabio]

for gun guys, recurve: AKM compound: AR15

[@walden6272]

I prefer the recurve + Rifle combo. If I'm hunting big game I take the rifle. If I'm hunting small game, then recurve.

[@stevewentzell2925]

I like the recurve but only because I have used one for more than 50 yrs. Making one is as much fun as using one. I couldnt make a compound in a survival situation. Nice vid. Thank you

[@blockay9096]

Steve Wentzell I agree 100%. Although I don’t think it would be possible to make a compound in survival situations. Technically it’s a machine due to using pulleys and leverage, so I wouldn’t know where to start in making it.

[@MacSherry]

I started bow hunting 37 years ago with a compound bow…still have it but only for targets now. I was surprised to see my compound bow doesn’t look a thing like yours. Totally a new design, very interesting the change. But always wanting a recurve bow…wasn’t able to get one until now. Watching your video is a help learning more about the recurve…just wanting to use it for targets.

[@JosephAnthonyJosefius]

Great channel, I shoot a lot of rifles but found this by chance. I really am interested in getting a re-curve bow thanks to you!

[@backstabbath1979]

I have both, but i threw a D loop on my recurve and use a trigger release, find it helps a lot with accuracy.

[@laatdovahkiin7405]

With some recurve bows you can even put an arror shelf on them

[@maxncathy44]

Thanks, Lilly I bought my first bow a week ago ..recurve bow costing $700...low draw weight as I’m a beginner at 76 years of age..target shooting in our yard at 20 yards presently..Tradtech riser and win and win limbs...best wishes to all. Max

[@aaronlee9651]

I love The Sweet Spot of the compound bow when you pull it back all the way. I never was a big fan of the release trigger though.

[@daddydanks6660]

they take getting used to, I started with a recurve, then changed to a compound, and have not looked back since

[@angelataylor5241]

Thanks! I've been considering what to start with since I first considered bow hunting. It's been a few years since I first began thinking about it. Delays in my life has kept me from learning to hunt, but now that I am in a mountain valley town, I am a little closer to my dream of self sufficiency. Thanks for the video, I now have more to think about.

[@Steve-yg5dq]

6 years later. What recurve bow is that?

[@roxasparks]

Right?😂

[@elijahbrewer1820]

Recurve and longbow are king, nothing beats the natural feel of a wooden bow in your hands. Each shot feels smooth and satisfying.

[@jaylenwilliams8114]

Crossbow is the deadliest of the three but the most loud of the three. But not as loud as a firearm tho.

[@bellanegrin3915]

Very fair assessment of both bow types . Very informative and helpful.

[@OmegaF77]

Have no money (recurve): *git gud* Have lots of money (compound): _aimbot_

[@oddjob7821]

Sounds about right

[@Vesselvfx]

Pay to win

[@Anomaly.Filmworks]

Compounds aren't Instant-Legolas...

[@diegojoseph947]

I'm Brazilian, but I love your channel. I do not miss a video, congratulations.

[@SurvivalLilly]

very nice - thank you :D

[@jaribbranfield7647]

This is coming from someone who’s been shooting a recurve for years and a compound for a short amount of time... I get what your saying and I love both bows but the compound is so so much more accurate and would be superior in a survival situation.

[@Ruben25252]

Unless it malfunctions in a way

[@TurinTuramber]

Agree with your points Lily but compound bow everytime, because recurve bows are simple - So I could just make a recurve from scratch should the need arise. When bow hunting, mostly prey must come to you as walking on fallen leaves is far too noisy. range accuracy and power are everything.

[@jaquanjohnson8460]

Pee pee touchy time

[@BradleyPeery]

A lot more goes into making even a decent recurve than people think

[@die444luve]

compound because it's truly amazing to be a starling city vigilante 😂

[@desertrainfrog1691]

Queen used a lever bow I thought. More of a hybrid

[@farisebiede5392]

Oliver’s bow was a hybrid compound lol

[@desertrainfrog1691]

@@farisebiede5392 Hybrid compound isn't really a term you'll hear used, it's usually referred to as a lever bow. His was an Oneida Kestrel

[@SoibiEphraim]

That was like season 1. Oliver uses a recurve bow now

[@suzasreviews1512]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us😊 By the way, your location looks so beautiful!

[@Metro_Gnome]

I live in Canada and watched to the end...I've only ever shot compound becasue...I'm in Canada, but I ordered a basic 40lb recurve and now I'm excited to try it. Thanks for making this it's very informative 👍🏽👍🏽

[@rafsanpantho364]

3:58 ultra instinct 🤣

[@HelloMF_7.62]

Lmao

[@gavinyoung7085]

Nice video. For years I've wanted a compound bow, but I've been looking at a few recurves the last few days and I really like the simplicity of them. I think I'm going to start with a recurve, and then get a compound later down the line.

[@guacamolegamerfart3000]

Thanks for making this video. I've been just playing video game's in my bedroom and I realized what am I doing with my life? And now I'm gonna try doing archery :)

[@Fred-eg9sx]

If you ripped off the limb on the compound, you'd have a whole lot of laminated fiberglass in your face...

[@tuckersossaman4485]

Haven’t shot a bow since I was a kid but youtube algorithm brought me this and it was enjoyable. My favorite part was half way through the video, it looks like this Lily lady died a little inside the first time she says “the point goes to the compound bow 😂 definitely want to see more content #subscribed

[@imichael2411]

I have a 50 lb. recurve, with sights, peep, and a whisker biscuit. Have taken many deer with it. I love its simplicity.

[@ze2_beatz999]

"Into my Rucksack" 😂

[@r.nathansinclair9909]

Thank you so much for the great breakdown. I was leaning toward recurve; but if I want to hunt, I think compound would be the right choice, as the learning curve is faster and more accurate. 😉🙏🏼🇨🇦

[@Postghost]

The price of a decent recurve is still usually reasonable enough to just have both. If you're going to be into archery, you might as well experience both schools.

[@mukkaar]

I think compound bow is just boring version of bow. I think it's great hunting tool though, crossbow especially.

[@ugh_dad]

I'm a rifle hunter getting into archery. I just bought a recurve to start, though I plan on having both before too long! I really wanted to start with a radically new experience that emphasizes the need for good form, and allowing me to focus on learning the basics before introducing a slew of complexity in the tooling itself. I would love to get to the point where I am comfortable with my precision to hunt with a bow, but for now I have my trusty .308.

[@glenurquhart2300]

I haven't shot a bow in at least 40 years. I found your channel while searching for archery vids. Really enjoy your content. Very much appreciated your vid on the Samik Sage bow. ! Thank you.

[@devinm.6149]

Of the two I prefer recurve (I'm much faster with it), though I prefer more traditional wooden bows, such as the longbow over both.

[@elicain8263]

Devin M. You can buy recurve wooden

[@lenoretalon9958]

Devin M. Same with me. I use native bow

[@denissorn]

Compound bows are also more powerful, because of the pulleys it transfers the energy more efficiently and provide significant (like >80%) left off.

[@firefoxjb]

They are more powerful and easier to use but a lot more complex and harder to maintain. For a survival and prepper situation i would go with a recurve or at least have a recurve as a backup

[@701garage]

@@firefoxjb they definitely are not hard to maintain and most of the time nothing goes wrong with them. Its the same as a recurve wax string when string get bad replace it. They almost never lose timing and don't dry fire the bow and you have nothing to worry about.

[@firefoxjb]

@@701garage i don't need a dedicated tool kit and special tools to work on my recurve bow. I've seen and handled too many compound bows that had more time spent being worked on than used. From a prepping perspective a recurve can be more reliable due to it's build and simplicity.

[@701garage]

@@firefoxjb you need one tool to compress the bow that it. It small and portable in a side pocket or a fannypack which i carry when I'm out elk hunting not that big of deal weighs about a pound.

[@douglaswilliams5794]

I still have my recurve I bought when I was 13 years old...now 44 years ago. Love it still.

[@jeffreyarnold2626]

as a primitive bowyer/arrowsmith/archer, i can tell you both bows that recurve, and compound have their pros, and cons, which you've adequately stated. however one type of modern bow you should try some time, which is a hybrid of both, a lever bow, which i personally prefer. it has all the advantages of a compound, with the simple to restring albeit unnecessary ability of a recurve. your' platform is survival, so in any survival reality with a modern bow, with dacron strings, and glass limbs, takedown is good, but carrying that bow in a pack or on a strap of which there is many options hunters have, i think is a consideration. my personal choice is a primitive osage, or vine maple flatbow. most primitive archers have the setup ability to carry on the quiver, with extra strings etc. very light weight which you mention.

[@ajward-thompson4380]

i was just about to comment about the onida phoenix, in a survival situation i'm not sure it would win out over something easy to maintain but it has a lot of the positives of a compound and omits a few negatives. That being said most of the time survival is hypothetical and in my eyes and there is more satisfaction to shooting a simple bow well than a complicated setup that does a lot for you

[@jeffreyarnold2626]

my lever bow is an oneida eagle.

[@ajward-thompson4380]

i'm no archer by any means but i was lucky enough to try a phoenix about a year ago. full on wish list thing. like the idea of a compound but i love finger shooting so yea i'm with you on lever action bows

[@jeffreyarnold2626]

beauty of the oneida, you can tie a string loop, then you have option to draw either way. finger release seems popular with bow fishermen. makes it great for just in case you forget, or damage your wrist release. you can still hunt. oneida is worth every penny, require less frequent intense maint. but die hard cam bow hunters will debate me on it, usually without having released a single arrow from one.

[@stevestringham1095]

Jeffery what state are you getting your vine maple for the flatbows you build?

[@B_A_Images]

Lilly, loving your videos! I am jealous of the walk through course I saw you on. Most people won't have the skills to use a recurve to hunt. It takes a lot of practice and dedication. The compound is more complicated, but repairs can be done in the field with a portable bow press. With a little effort you can learn how to replace strings and cables on a compound.

[@donoberloh]

Nice video, Lilly, clear concise and accurate IMHO. Personally I started with recurve as a kid, eventually started hunting with a compound bow. I got the fever and had to always move up to the newest, fastest compound. I eventually got smarter, and moved on to a longbow, and now I am back to a takedown recurve, for the packability as you mentioned. Keep up the great videos and be safe.

[@vincedunn9983]

I'd love to get a recurve bow. I have a 65# draw weight compound bow, and I use my fingers to draw it back ... The way I learned... No mechanical release.

[@701garage]

Compounds are not meant to pulled with fingers. They are meant to be used with a release.

[@vincedunn9983]

@@701garage I've never used a release ccx with any of my compounds. Always used my fingers. It's how I was taught & learned.

[@peterhayward4364]

Practice makes perfect 👌🏼 I love my recurve bow

[@PeterB_California]

Nice job explaining the differences! I will go with the compound bow.

[@michaelskala8445]

Both are good to have,but for a true survival situation the Recurve would be the way to go.

[@Vexxa04]

michael skala compound is more accurate tho

[@blacksheep6888]

I have a pse stinger its a great bow but I agree recurve more practical for survival

[@reptileaustralia242]

Recurve or long bow over a compound any day. Especially for survival.

[@bgtrev]

In keeping with my philosophy KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) I am just starting out with a Take Down Longbow, mainly because it fits in my backpack so can be transported everywhere and very little can go wrong with it though I fully agree with all the points stated regarding a compound bow in a survival situation I would not want to be carrying a bag full of spare cams etc. Perfect scenario would be one of each but being a wimp I could not manage the weight!!!

[@TECHnoman753]

Trev Nowlan "stupid simple"*

[@user-nb8yt2il2r]

i used to shoot archery with compounds and ive never had anything worse than a slipped string, cams and limbs dont wear out, at least not in your lifetime, and they are simple enough to restring, maybe just need a tool if your using an 80 pound draw

[@Norwolf259]

This was super helpful Lily, but I'm like you as I love the idea of the recurve best 👌. Will look at my options out there.... Cheers from Canada!

[@jonhunter8725]

I don't understand why is it illegal to bow hunt in Austria, and much of Europe?

[@luaustin627]

Dey got no rights. I need mah bazuka boi

[@yuriklaver4639]

Your comments were spot on. Did you mention a compound bow shoots the arrows MUCH faster? Just saying.

[@701garage]

Like over 300 feet per second with a 450gr arrow. Now I want to see a recuve shoot half that speed. Animals will jump my arrow and its double the speed of your arrow. Maybe thats why you use recurve so they jump an dozen they land again then the arrow hit them.

[@edojen90]

@@701garage lol... A lot of people hunt bears and deers with recurve bows. Maybe u just sucks.

[@scottcorwin3483]

I was using an old Bear longbow and having trouble getting any kind of consistent accuracy. Then I got on Cabelas website and ordered the cheapest compound bow I could get, and a trigger release. A little setup, a few adjustments getting it sighted in. Now I'm shooting consistent 2"-3" groups from 30 yards. Loving it, and having sights on the bow and the release, is so much better, it's almost like shooting a rifle, just line up the sights, put the pin on the target, and pull the trigger.

[@JesusIsGoodTruth]

Any trouble with the bow since it was cheap? I’m worried about catastrophic failures, so it seems quality comes with price, or even brand.

[@Fred_Bender]

Re-curve is definitely better for survival .

[@kohunting]

Better for survival? NO WAY! If you want to eat, you have to be able to kill it first and using a compound bow with sights is, without a doubt, the way to go. Think about this, can the average person shoot, the first shot ( because that is all you get) with a recurve accurately enough at 20 yards and beyond, to hit what they are shooting, I would not bet my life on it, how about yours? Thank you www.verticalcrossbow.com is what I would want for a "Survival Bow", if my like depended on it!

[@ApocGuy]

@@kohunting you know why "traditional" bow survived for millenia? simplicity of use, easy to repair/restring cheap to make. i like compounds, i have two, but for long term SHTF out there? recurve for me all the way.

[@kohunting]

@@ApocGuy Yea but for the average person, they would starve to death before they could hit anything, like a squirrel or a rabbit. Repairing a recurve or compound is not the issue if you are dead. lol The Draw-Loc Survival Bow would be the Ultimate for surviving in the wilderness.

[@ApocGuy]

@@kohunting average person with no prior knowledge of bow shooting wont hit anything with compound either. i do agree, that its more user friendly and better suited for hunt.

[@lnav978]

I am a female hunter and this video was helpful. Thank you for posting. I love the look of a recurve bow.

[@Warlock786]

You are a female hunter ? Of what species ?

[@izaiaholer9876]

Ur videos inspired me to start archery, ordering my first PERSONAL bow this month

[@Lo-tf6qt]

Traditional archers in a nutshell: Recurve peasants, get a longbow!

[@joemelton4747]

Laughs in 71 inch English longbow

[@joemelton4747]

@@bread4228 drat I've been outdone See you at Agincourt fine sir

Hunting with a bow in Europe is legally in the Åland Islands, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain and Turkey.

[@davidharrison6615]

Postapokaliptycznie PRZEZ ŚWIAT stopped hunting with a bow in England a very very long time ago . probably something to do with poaching .

[@RickJM67]

@@davidharrison6615 Is it more to do with inhumane (ie slow) killings? Maybe an FAC air rifle is just as quiet but more accurate and powerful. Or...we didn't need to go hunting anymore because of Sainsbury's et al!!!

[@RudeReaper]

Drawing on a recurve bow just makes me giddy. As a little boy I used to make bows out of sticks and string but gave all that up when I moved to the big city. I'm now getting back into it

[@scorpion740]

11:13 i can shoot recurve on 90m distance with 8/10 accuracy in same sized circle. And if you practice like 500 shoots a day for 3 weeks , you will get good release like all time

[@woodman1701]

What draw weight recurve are you shooting accurately at 90m with? Are you using an aiming system?

[@Elprofesional111]

I noticed your limbs of your recurve should be swapped, you have the bottom one on the top ( the one with the mandarin duck logo). Where the limbs are fitted to the riser there are stickers stating the poundage and orientation of the limbs. I have the same Recurve bow after watching your review video on it and it’s great!

[@briantinn1118]

Just started with the recurve bow, thanks for pointing towards the release needing consistency, just got to put in the practice.

[@TyK622]

Very nice topic and well presented. You did well with this review. Cheers.

[@darthkek1953]

Archery makes me irrationally angry so I choose a cross bow.

[@KingAdrock420]

And a longbowman could put three arrows in your heart before you get off one...

[@Hasangurbiyikli]

@@KingAdrock420 yep true

[@shinigamizzz5372]

KingAdrock420 maybe, but how in the hell would he end up in that situation? p.s. a rifleman would murk that archery guy

[@atombriones1805]

shinigamizzz traditional riflemen with older reloading methods were murked. check history lol

[@shinigamizzz5372]

Atom Briones its 2020. im talking about semi auto/automatic assault rifles.

[@Bill23799]

I love watching Lily draw the Long Bow. It reminds me of watching Japanese archery

[@PNM71]

Training wheels? No thank you. Traditional all the way for me.

[@lindphoenix2849]

Well i prefer the HorseBow then

[@klikitzsmith8416]

training wheels is better than hungry

[@jrossnjax7]

Great video Lilly as usual. They both have their place. What's not to like in the recurve bow it's just cool...c'mon the Hunger Games! But I like the compound bow personally. What about distance (FPS)? I'm new in archery so I'm not sure if they're the same when it comes to FPS and distance. I'd like to see more videos on arrow tips and techniques with the bow.

[@archygrey9093]

Compound bows are more powerful for the same draw weight as a recurve

[@shanehumberstone5262]

About twenty or so years ago I had a traditional longbow,loved it,recently got a compound bow,so recent that I’ve not set it up yet but can’t wait to get it all set up

[@benjaminaltube8731]

Also if you break anything from a compound bow you need to send it to someone who has the right tools to fix it. While the recurve bow can be emergency fixed if needed and can also try to fix it yourself, taking on account the ease of dismantling of the recurve bow.