For beginners, should I choose a compound bow or a recurve bow?

SPG Archery has previously compared traditional bows, recurve bows, and American hunting bows and believes that:
Traditional longbow/traditional recurve bow--American hunting longbow/recurve American hunting bow--split American hunting bow--modern light bow--modern competitive recurve bow, is a very obvious axis of change. When learning, you can reverse it and start with the competitive recurve bow. The closer to tradition, the more technical points you need to learn and the more difficult it is.

Therefore, it is recommended that novices start with the competitive recurve bow. The posture and movements are horizontal and vertical. While learning archery, correct your hunchback, shrug, and forward neck. After laying a good foundation, it will be very fast to switch to other bows in the future.

However, the key points of the recurve bow and the compound bow are different. There is no such saying that you must practice the recurve bow first and then the compound bow.
If your hobby or goal is to shoot accurately, it is okay to directly enter the compound bow.
Getting started with the compound bow is easier for you to build confidence and motivation to play. The compound bow is also the fastest to get started, and the cost is not so exaggerated.

There are also several issues to consider when buying a compound bow.
1. It is difficult to improve personal movements in the later stage. Apart from the accessories, after the consistency of personal movements reaches a bottleneck, further improvement can only be achieved through a lot of practice.
2. The aiming principle and various accessories of the compound bow may limit the improvement of personal level. This is a bit like the competitive recurve bow. Some accessories that absorb vibration and balance the center of gravity may cover up some of their own movement problems, such as shaking hands and releasing the string. The problem of compound bows is more serious. Due to the aiming principle of three points and one line, compound bows are quite tolerant of personal movements. It is difficult to transform after forming bad habits.
Competitive recurve bows are more like college entrance examinations, with systematic learning materials, relatively many players, and convenient communication. Similar to rifles, they are stable, and have high range and accuracy. If you like, you can directly get started with competitive recurve bows. There is definitely nothing wrong with it. The operation threshold is low. Whether it is strength or skill requirements, it is more friendly to the people. It is an ideal entry choice for beginners. Whether it is participating in archery competitions, hunting activities, or even daily practice, recurve bows can do it. Moreover, its maintenance is relatively simple, without too many tedious steps. In terms of price, there is a wide range of recurve bows to choose from, from entry-level to high-end, there is always one that suits you.
For beginners, choosing a recurve bow or a compound bow depends mainly on personal interests and learning goals. Each bow has its own suitable group of people, and you can only find the one that suits you best by experiencing it yourself. May you have smooth sailing on the road of archery and never miss a target with your arrows!