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silberz:
Sorry for such a basic question but hopefully someone here can answer.
Why is it that the arrow pass mark is off set from the top string nock compared to the lower string nock, In other words why is the arrow pass mark not dead center when measured from top and bottom string nocks.
Thank you

jthompson1995:
It's so your bow hand is located at the center of balance of the bow and the draw feels even. If your arrow pass was at the center of balance and your bow hand below it, the top limb of the bow would want to pull back and hit you in the head when you draw or you'd have to grip the bow too tight to keep it upright.

Davepim:

--- Quote from: silberz on May 03, 2010, 12:58:06 pm ---Sorry for such a basic question but hopefully someone here can answer.
Why is it that the arrow pass mark is off set from the top string nock compared to the lower string nock, In other words why is the arrow pass mark not dead center when measured from top and bottom string nocks.
Thank you





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Silberz,
    The very first bow I ever made had the arrow pass dead centre and it wasn't at all a problem; however it's said to be better up from the centre.

Dave

alanesq:

If you hold the bow so that it is supported at its centre by your hand when drawing it
the arrow rest should then be just above your hand
i.e. if the arrow was at the centre of the bow, then the bow is not bending from its centre and so the limbs would be different lengths

Davepim:

--- Quote from: alanesq on May 04, 2010, 12:15:46 pm ---
If you hold the bow so that it is supported at its centre by your hand when drawing it
the arrow rest should then be just above your hand
i.e. if the arrow was at the centre of the bow, then the bow is not bending from its centre and so the limbs would be different lengths

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Yes but the bow will bend along its length wherever you hold it - merely having your hand in a particular spot on the bow doesn't prevent it bending there. I have to say that there is always more length of bow above your hand than below it, just that the arrow pass is said to be better placed an inch or so above dead centre. That first bow I made always shot very sweetly even though the arrow pass was dead centre.

Dave

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