Abstract: An accessory (1) for a bow to be used for deflecting the bow and includes a tensioning member (6) that is removably attached to both ends (4, 5) of the bow. A catcher (7) in operative engagement with a cog tooth member (8) is movable into a locking position (SI) with the cog tooth member (8) by a weight (9) when the bow is held in an upright position (I) and is released to be permitted to move relative to the cog tooth member (8) when the bow (2) is held in an opposite upright position and the bow (2) is adapted to be deflected.