Points are earned for each arrow striking the target. The closer the archer's arrow lands to the bulls eye, the more points earned. Equipment Sport-specific equipment . Paralympic athletes use a recurve bow. Recurves are made of wood, graphite, fiberglass, or carbon composites.
Arrows are either carbon graphite or aluminum.
Bow lengths and weights vary considerably. Bow lengths vary from four to six feet. It is generally recommended that persons in wheelchairs and children utilize a 48-inch bow. Individuals wishing to hunt start with bows weighing between 40 and 50 pounds. Disability-specific equipment .