Covert Hunter with HEX/CV Limbs

Border Archery builds the Covert Hunter for traditional archers who want compound-adjacent trajectory and kinetic energy out of a recurve platform. Built around extreme recurve geometry—specifically the Scottish workshop's proprietary HEX and CV limb designs—this setup challenges standard assumptions about draw force curves. It is aimed squarely at bowhunters and performance barebow shooters who want maximum arrow speed without moving to wheels and cams.

The construction pairs high-density phenolic and timber composite risers with advanced carbon-laminate limbs. In the field, the radical limb hook completely shifts the draw dynamics. Rather than stacking aggressively at anchor, the geometry stores massive energy early in the stroke and flattens out near full draw, producing a noticeable let-off sensation. That stored energy translates into blistering cast with heavy hunting arrows, allowing archers to drop holding weight without sacrificing downrange punch.

That aggressive geometry requires diligence. Stringing these large recurve hooks demands strict technique and a proper stringer to prevent limb twist, and tuning requires meticulous attention to arrow spine and brace height. While conventional production recurves are cheaper and more forgiving of a sloppy release, this platform stands at the pinnacle of high-energy custom traditional tackle.