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Bow length
Pat B:
On shorter bows I like to kick the tips up a little(static tips) to help increase draw length without loosing the string, decrease finger pinch and add a little extra zip. When I do this, I want the working parts of the limbs to come into the fades so there is more working limb. I can't help with locust because I have bad luck with it but others will recommend about locust for you. I would recommend flat belly, or almost flat for locust. Pat
Kegan:
The peice is dried into a relfex, then I'll use heat to bring it isn some more and use the sinew to help in the end. This should also fight set. But the peice is all sapwood with a flat belly and decrowned back (because of the use of sinew). I am getting anxious though, I keep thinking this is gonna be alot of fun ;D.
DCM:
1. Stiff tips- less stack
Effective.
2. Wide flat limbs(2") with narrowed handle- distribution of stress and concentraiton of bend in handle and to mid-limbs
Effective.
3.highly reflexed/recurved- more bending/farther capabilities
Tends to add stress to already heavily taxed limbs in my view. Adds mass on the outer limbs. Theoretically justified, hard to demonstrate in practice.
4. D-style- more overall working limbs
Sacrificies string angle.
It's all a giant circle, one trade off leading 'round the mulberry bush to the next. Quality of materials, craftsmanship weigh pretty heavy in the grand scheme of things.
The best short bow design I've used so far, among four distinct variations I've tried in 6 or 7 specimens incorporates 1. and 2. Other less desirable ones used 3. and 4. and some others, deflex in the handle w/ modest recurve for example. I'm currently enamoured with a mild r/d in a backed bow but haven't tried it for a shorty.
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What do you consider short? This one is 58" for 63# @ 28". Makes 3# per inch from 24" to 28".
George Tsoukalas:
Longer bows are good for hunting on foot. Generally speaking they will show less stacking and better accuracy at longer ranges. Short bows are good for hunting from horse back. Of course there are always exception to the rule. How short is short and how long is long? I like bows 62-66 in long for my 26 inch draw. Jawge
Justin Snyder:
I have to agree with George. Long for hunting on foot, short for horses. Short also works for blinds some times, but longer is more stable as a general rule. I also like 62-66", but I draw 29. Justin
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