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What is the term for the rigid or semi-rigid center section of a bow that the archer grips?

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The riser is the backbone of a modern bow, typically machined from aluminum or carbon and housing the grip, sight, and stabilizer mounts. In competitive archery (Deals), risers can cost over a thousand dollars and are engineered to minimize vibration and maximize accuracy. Olympic recurve bows use a modular riser system that allows archers to swap limbs for different draw weights.