
The cables are the part responsible for moving the cam when the bowstring is pulled back.

Today, bowstrings are made from composite fibres (such as a mixture of Vectran and Dyneema) with limited stretch and high durability. This is the part of a compound bow that releases an arrow. This part is usually made of aluminium or carbon fibers to diminish the weight of the compound bow. This is what you need to look out for while adjusting your compound bow. This part is supposed to be strong and light but should not flex. This is the most central part of the bow, which contains a hand grip. When you pull the bowstring during archery, the limb is the part responsible for releasing and storing the energy generated.

Limbs are flexible planks that are attached at the top and bottom of the compound bow at the riser. Therefore, you will be able to achieve the same amount of energy as a traditional bow but with reduced weight. The cams acts by minimizing the weight of the compound bow when you pull the bowstring. The cams are the round disks that are attached at both limb ends. If you are interested in knowing how those parts work in detail, read our comprehensive guide on compound bow parts. In this guide, we’ll go briefly through the various compound bow components and their function. Each part serves in a different way for your needs.

Before you start adjusting your compound bow, it is important you understand the various parts.
