Penthalon Take Down Recurve Bow Chapman
The Penthalon Chapman is one of the foundation bows of the Penthalon Premium line – a beautifully crafted recurve that combines elegance, power, and compact performance. Designed for archers who appreciate both aesthetics and precision, this bow delivers a truly exceptional shooting experience.
Key Features
- Length: 58" – compact and maneuverable
- Draw Weight: 20–55 lbs (in 5 lbs increments)
- Riser: Amazakoué / Ovangkol with maple and Mycarta accent stripes
- Limbs: Maple core with Bearpaw black glass for smooth, consistent performance
- Tips: G10 – compatible with all modern fast-flight strings
- Grip: Deep pistol grip for stable and comfortable handling
- String: Whisper String (or any other high-performance string)
- Brace Height: 8"
- Warranty: 2 years against breakage and delamination
Perfect For
Traditional archers and instinctive shooters who value a compact, responsive, and beautifully designed take-down recurve for 3D shooting or field archery.
Tip for Beginners
Ideal for ambitious beginners looking for a long-lasting, high-quality bow. The Chapman offers a balanced feel and excellent control, making it easy to develop consistent, confident shots.
Why Choose the Penthalon Chapman?
Its unique Amazakoué/Ovangkol riser gives the Chapman a stunning appearance and exceptional stability. The combination of smooth draw, powerful cast, and minimal hand shock makes this bow a true pleasure to shoot.
Product description
Penthalon Take Down Recurve Bow Chapman
The Penthalon Chapman is one of the foundation bows of the Penthalon Premium line – a beautifully crafted recurve that combines elegance, power, and compact performance. Designed for archers who appreciate both aesthetics and precision, this bow delivers a truly exceptional shooting experience.
Key Features
- Length: 58" – compact and maneuverable
- Draw Weight: 20–55 lbs (in 5 lbs increments)
- Riser: Amazakoué / Ovangkol with maple and Mycarta accent stripes
- Limbs: Maple core with Bearpaw black glass for smooth, consistent performance
- Tips: G10 – compatible with all modern fast-flight strings
- Grip: Deep pistol grip for stable and comfortable handling
- String: Whisper String (or any other high-performance string)
- Brace Height: 8"
- Warranty: 2 years against breakage and delamination
Perfect For
Traditional archers and instinctive shooters who value a compact, responsive, and beautifully designed take-down recurve for 3D shooting or field archery.
Tip for Beginners
Ideal for ambitious beginners looking for a long-lasting, high-quality bow. The Chapman offers a balanced feel and excellent control, making it easy to develop consistent, confident shots.
Why Choose the Penthalon Chapman?
Its unique Amazakoué/Ovangkol riser gives the Chapman a stunning appearance and exceptional stability. The combination of smooth draw, powerful cast, and minimal hand shock makes this bow a true pleasure to shoot.
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Bows
Our Penthalon Hero is the perfect beginner bow. With its successful combination of aesthetics and performance, it makes archery an unforgettable adventure. But not only for beginners the Penthalon brand offers the right bow: In the Premium line, experienced archers are also rewarded.
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Arrows
With the carbon shafts of the Penthalon brand, design and quality have been combined in the best possible way. Arrow weight, precision and length of these carbon shafts were designed precisely to meet the needs of traditional archery. The Penthalon carbon shafts have been tested by archers around the globe and found to be excellent.
FAQ
Penthalon bows
Which draw weight suits me?
The draw weight of a bow is like the horsepower of a car. Higher number means stronger bow. Beginners should start with a low draw weight. We recommend 20 to max. 30 lbs. If you feel athletically fit, then rather 25 or 30 lbs. If you want to choose a light bow, go for 20 lbs.
What is "RH" & "LH"?
"RH" or "LH" refers to drawing hand. Right hand: Hold bow on left, pull string with right hand. Left hand: Reverse.
What is the bow length?
The string length is always given in inches. 1" = to 2.54 cm. For example: 68" = approx. 173 cm. According to the AMO (Archery Merchants and Manufacturers Organization), bow length is defined as 3 inches longer than the fitting string.
Which string do I need?
With the order of a Penthalon bow you already receive the matching string - free of charge.
The Penthalon bows are built according to the AMO standard. This means: The matching string for your bow is always 3" shorter than the specified bow length.