Recurve Risers

A recurve riser is the centre of the bow. When you get down to basics it is the spacer between the limbs. 

It can be argued that riser selection is less important to overall performance than the limbs. And this probably is true. But that is not to say riser selection should be taken lightly. 

If you think of a bow as a single entity (which it is) the riser becomes very important. It is your point of contact with the bow and the anchor for your limbs. 

At first glance all risers may look similar. But look closer and there are many differences. Differences in shape and stiffness. Differences in length and weight. Some have go faster stripes. 

All these things make a difference to how a bow shoots. (except the go faster stripes...)  

A good quality riser is the foundation of your bow.