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Lets talk D bows
AndrewS:
I agree with Hillbilly. I'm a fan since I use hickory.
The d-bow is very efficient if you will give it a deflex/reflex design with heat. The Cayuga bow like one of the communitybows is a very good example.
tom sawyer:
I like them because you are less likely to get set near the handle, than a stiff-handled bow with fades. But you can still leave the handle area slightly raised and have a semi-bendy handled design that only works slightly through the handle. That has better shooting manners when you are talking about higher poundages (over 50lb).
Traxx:
I also believe,the way this style bow is gripped,decides the manners of this bow,to a big extent.If a person,grips this style tightly,with a heel down style grip,it aint gonna like it.A loose,minimal contact,with a push style,has worked best fer me.Its also the way i was taught to grip this style bow,from my old Grandad,when i was a kid.
Coo-wah-chobee:
I like em' also. IMHO a few things. Dont think they have to be reflex deflex design to shoot well but they do. Semi handle design also works but again dosen't have to be. I agree grip is important as stated, I think "handshock" as it is called , I prefer "vibration" has a lot to do with string design and material. D-bows can be shot modern style(more static) but shoot better when shot quickly. Handshock if you choose to use word isnt felt when shooting in a huntin' situation. Again IMHO tips need to be narrow with as little mass as possible and 8" or so of handle needs to be bending as little as possible. Elliptical tiller works best for me.I agree that they are easier to craft but imo a really good one takes skill. As someone on another board wrote they are forgiving of draw length inconsistencies. They are sweet an meant to hunt, that may be why its the oldest design. A few pics, some may have seen these before. Got new camera, still trying to figure it out.LOL will post more pics when I do.........bob
Coo-wah-chobee:
Damm cmera an 'puter, sorry here are pics,I think ???..bob
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