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Modern ''composite bows'' such as [[compound bows]] use laminated wood, plastic, and fiberglass. These are little affected by changes of temperature and humidity.

The Composite bow's construction gave it extreme strength for its small size. Some mongolian composite bows are known to have been able to produce a draw string weight of nearly 160 lbs. That can be compared to the aproximately 80-180 pounds of the European Longbow which, was twice the size.

The [[Mongols]], [[Seljuk Turks]], and [[Parthian]] [[horse]] [[archers]] used strong fire and retreat strategies. Parthians could use their composite bows while sitting on horses backwards. The term "parthian shot" comes from the horse archers. The Mongols used many different types of arrrow.