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stiff handle vs. bend thru handle

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organic_archer:
Adding a couple more to the already mentioned:

Stiff handle Pros -
Easier for novices to tiller, since limbs are observed and worked individually.
Longer bows are forgiving and accurate.

Stiff handle Cons -
Less working limb requires more length to reach any given draw.
Requires more wood.

Bendy handle Pros -
Typically requires less wood to make.
Shorter bendy bows can handle the same draw as longer stiff handle bows.

Bendy handle Cons -
Can be difficult to tiller because the bend of the entire piece is accounted for.
Can be a real turd in a variety of ways if bending too much in the handle.
Can be more challenging to shoot if you go real short.

Not universal, of course. Just personal opinion.

George Tsoukalas:
It comes down to personal preference.  I like them both.

I heard somewhere that bend in the handle bows store more energy. I think it was in one of the TBB's.

If one only had a short stave bend in the handle bows can be very functional.
Sometimes I'll tiller a narrow handled bow to bend just about in the handle.

Jawge

JW_Halverson:
If you want to build up the handle of a bendy to fit a more customized grip just pick up an old yoga mat and cut pieces out, stack and glue them up, shape them with a razor knife, and cover with light leather.

It won't change the bend of the wood much and you have infinite variety in how you shape your handle/grip. For that matter, you can even build up an arrow rest.

stuckinthemud:
I use cork placemats to build up handles on bend through handle bows. A floppy arrow rest gives positive location for the arrow

Butch Speer:
I sure appreciate all the responses. I've seen a few made at MoJam. Just never tried them.

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