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fishfinder401:
abd, the thing is you can reach 150 with a 73inch bow, but if i had the option i would go much longer,so your right, its not somethign i would try doing again, thats why im waiting to get a long enough backing for the ipe, any hints on where i could find some bamboo or hickory around 80 inches? i found a place thats sells bamboo, but its in california and the shipping is scarily high, something close to 100$ i think
thanks
noel

mikekeswick:
Just saying that you can't make a 150 pound bow at 73 inch doesn't make sense? Look at the draw weights of various crossbows!
Making a good bow is all about strain, if the level of strain is less than the wood can handle then it will stay in one piece. You could make a 150lb bow 60 inches if you so desired. The width would have to be increased and the thickness decreased. I'm not saying it's easy but the laws of physics say so!

adb:
We're talking about warbows here. Full draw lengths are generally accepted as being 30 - 32". No, it's not possible to make a warbow 60" long with a draw weight of 150#. Crossbows are no problem... their stroke length is only about 8". A 73" 150# warbow, drawing to 32" would be very difficult to achieve. If you don't think so, give it a whirl!!  ;)

Ian.:
I think possible is not the same as practical in this case. I have no doubt its possible, but it would follow the string and be a terrible bow after all that miss treatment.

When you find yourself some time Mike I'd love to see one of your heavy bows, you seem capable of producing good bows.

adb:
I would also like to see ANYONE produce a 60" bow that draws 150#@32".

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