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Chuck.e.b:
Anyone make a composite bow with a longer stiff riser and fades to accommodate for string angle? The limbs bend the same amount as a shorter bow so horn and sinew still work. End result would be more the size and shape of a standard 64” recurve.

bownarra:
No, make the kasans/syhias longer instead.
Why do you think string angles need accommodating?
If the bow is designed right in the first place it won't stack. One of the main advantages of a composite is that they are short :)

Chuck.e.b:
To accommodate my anchor points and shooting style. Finger pinch would be an issue as I’ll not be shooting with my thumb.

I mean this hasn’t been done? It basically just making a laminated recurve with sinew, wood, horn/antler. Didn’t the native Americans make composites too?

simk:
Chuck, you are talking about the composite-long bow. Length of a longbow 60"+, very short strongly reflexed bending zone close to the handle reinforced with sinew and horn and long levers that also do little work. Historically the are also knows as Yrzi-Bows. If you are looking for special difficulties you do the levers reflexed. Core is a single piece stave. That way you combine the performance of composites with comfort of longbows.
I just started this project and I'm really hot on this one.
It's been done before: Look here for the bows of BowEd. Also Wogai did lot's of those - he really did lots of successful attempts and developped the style. On his german site you also find some pics of the building process (http://bogenbau-wogai.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=171&Itemid=1329). Cheers

Chuck.e.b:
Simk thanks! Exactly what I’m looking for. After my next project going to start this one, time for research.

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