The FITA technical committee considers the Variable bow to be a bow in the sense described in the FITA rule book, for the Recurve Division. It does not fulfill the requisites for the FITA barebow class, as the riser cannot pass the 122 mm ring. It may be possible to shorten the handle rod and the mounting bracket enough, however, their adjustment ranges will be severely restricted. 

Furthermore, the FITA technical committee has emphasized the following:

1. The pressure point of the plunger can be placed no more than 40 mm back from the pivot point, according to rule 7.3.1.3.1 and others. "Back" in this case means towards the archer (i.e. max 40 mm of overdraw is allowed).

2. The bow can be shot only if the handle is well fixed to the riser, no pivoting in any direction is allowed.

3. The handle must have a safety device, preventing it from sliding into the riser if any screw should fail or be insufficiently tightened.

4. The bow must have a safety device preventing the arrow from hitting the shooter's hand or the riser in case it falls off the arrow rest.