The great thing about recurves is that they are usually significantly less than a compound. There are always exceptions to this rule, of course. Especially with the high-grade competition bows like those used in the Olympics. Then there are the hand-carved customs made by master craftsmen and women. Those bows often start around $2,000 and have long waiting lists. However, a beginner can get set up with a bow and all the accessories they’ll need for $300 to $350 in many cases. Although if you plan to get serious about using a recurve, it’s not a bad idea to up the budget to at least $500 for a better riser and limb materials.