What are the Pros and Cons of Top Crossbows?
It is a bow on a wooden or metal frame that shoots arrows. A mechanical trigger releases the tension of the string for the archer with pulley systems providing a mechanical advantage to make it easier to pull. The force is applied by gravity, passing down from an elongated arm, or through some other kinetic energy stored before releasing (e.g., elastic). Top Crossbows are believed to be among the earliest long-range weapons and were used in medieval warfare. Their use increased during the Renaissance as battlefield weapons, notably during sieges where they were often used against stone walls and castle gates; sometimes they replaced battering rams. It is no accident that the English word "crossbow" derives from the words "cross" and "bow." Another advantage of the crossbow was that it could deliver a more devastating blow with a single shot than a man using a sword. The crossbow became very popular during the Middle Ages as it was one of the few weap...