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Hickory Backed American White Ash...........

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mikaluger (Mick Kay):
Above Is my Malas,Wenge,Hickory Tri Lam 75lb @ 30" and below, my Hickory backed Ash which I have adjusted the tiller, now pulling 80lb @ 30". I Have to make some heavier ones now, I am used to the weight!!!! They are great fun tho!!!

Del the cat:
If you are used to the weight, you could get that right elbow down 4" inches (and back a tad) for another inch of draw (4 to one leverage) >:D
How do you expect to get a nice bruise on your left pec if you don't get right into it? >:D >:D >:D ::)
I reserve the right to be talking complete bow locks here, but sort of imagine you are trying to tuck your right thumb under your armpit.
Sorry if it's unwanted critique :-[
Del
There... now that's better isn't it  :o ::) ;)   see you're smiling!

WillS:
I think Del is right... I've a feeling (I'm far from experienced here, mind) that it's a common thing to imagine you're drawing a normal bow, and just pull further when actually you should change the way you're drawing completely for a heavy bow. 

Also.... If you swap the weight bias, and lean into the bow, weight on the front leg, you start to get more pushing power, rather than relying on the pulling strength only.  I can imagine with some forward lean, and some focus on changing where your drawing hand ends up, you'll be inside those bows with ease. 

Gorgeous bows though, really clean looking!

Del the cat:
If I'd have had photoshop instead of just 'MS Paint', I'd have got the elbow down in-line or below the hand. I'd have made the smile better... maybe have added some blonde highlights to the hair and a Koala too ::)
Hey, there's the little fellah now!
Del

mikekeswick:
Hey Del!! Are the mushrooms out down your end yet?? ;D

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