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does a bow with a shelf perform better
bradsmith2010:
those are so beautiful,, im sure the arrow goes faster :D
Selfbowman:
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--- Quote from: simk on November 16, 2022, 07:39:31 am ---Imho the more center shot the stiffer arrows can be used. Stiffer arrows stabilize quicker and loose less energy with unnecessary movement. Closer to centershot also makes it easier to find the right arrows. I think there's a big advantage in building close to centershot, altough I personally dont like the look of a cutout shelf. jm2c
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+1 to this. I can't imagine a shelf will significantly improve raw arrow speed, but it does offer the above advantages along with greater consistency. If ultimate accuracy is your goal then a shelf (or even better, a rest) will be the way to go, but many people shoot well enough off their hand or a floppy rest for most uses.
This is why I do it!!! Stiffer arrows that come out of a bow clean go farther!!! Chrono’s just tell’s the tell at 3-5’. Also they don’t tell anything about clean flight .Just saying. But if you don’t like a shelf that’s fine. I don’t add wood I just leave what Needs to be there. Gorgeous bows guys. Arvin
Mark
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bassman211:
It has always been easier for me to tune the bow to the arrow with a shelf, and a lot of times I can shoot more than one spine, and get good bare shaft results. My bow shelves are 1/4 inch deep give ,or take. I agree that the shelf cut out weakens that area of the bow, but I haven't had any breakage problems in that area to date.
George Tsoukalas:
Beautiful, Eric. I don't do cut out shelves but I do favor some shaped leather as a shelf.
If I decide to shoot without one it is usually at the top of the leather covering.
The forward ends of the fletchings need to be skyved. I usually wrap my feathers anyway.
More on my site.
http://traditionalarchery101.com/leatherhandle.html
Jawge
Pat B:
I always wrap the forward end of the fletching and have for years. I friend of mine had a loose fletch go into his hand once and since then I've wrapped the forward end and sealed it to smooth it out.
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