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fishfinder401:
i was wondering, without using 1 single piece of wood, what would be a good combination to make VERY heavy bows, im at 140 now and my goal is to be able to do 200+ by next year, and try to break the record for the heaviest bow pulled, or at least set the record for minors.
any input on designs is appreciated, the one im planing now is going to be 80 long hopefully 150-160 and made of ipe maple backed ipe, as those seem the best that i can get for it in my area for a reasonable price
thanks
noel

Ian.:
You may get some criticism for trying but go for it, I don't think an Ipe back will take that much, if you are set on making the bow yourself try bamboo or hickory backed Ipe, you may want to contact fairbow as they have made a 180lb bow from that combination, and you say record for minors how old are you.

fishfinder401:

--- Quote from: Ian. on February 24, 2011, 02:41:09 pm ---You may get some criticism for trying but go for it, I don't think an Ipe back will take that much, if you are set on making the bow yourself try bamboo or hickory backed Ipe, you may want to contact fairbow as they have made a 180lb bow from that combination, and you say record for minors how old are you.

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the ipe wouldn't be the backing, the maple would, and thats only because it is readily available,  otherwise i would go for hickory . i am 16 now, and if i reach my goal i will be 17 then ;D, and im curious why i would get criticism ???

Ian.:
Maple wont stand up to that weight either, unless you can get it to a single growth ring but you'll still struggle, what weight can you pull at the minute

fishfinder401:

--- Quote from: Ian. on February 24, 2011, 04:24:35 pm ---Maple wont stand up to that weight either, unless you can get it to a single growth ring but you'll still struggle, what weight can you pull at the minute

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at the moment around 140-150, what will work as a backing, im new to backing bows

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