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Sinew Backed, Double Curve Bow
Papa Matt:
Brothers, I read somewhere once that tips were often deflexed on NA bows, so that they could be strung for longer periods of time without causing the bow to tire out and take set. The example was given that NA bows for protection were often kept in the lodge or tipi strung in periods of fear of attack from other tribes, and the last thing you want to do when the warriors from an enemy tribe attack you at 4am is have to string your bow. This way, you leave it strung all night and just grab it in time of need, because in early morning surprise attacks, seconds count. I doubt that hunting bows would have been purposele deflexed, but the article definately talked about bows for protection being that way. And I'm sorry, I know you're dying to know where I read that, but I don't remember at all. That was back in the days when I was first starting out and read anything and everything I could find on bows because I didn't know a forum like this even existed where I could come and get info in one place.
~~Papa Matt
JackCrafty:
Thanks Papa Matt...makes sense to me. ;D
Papa Matt:
No problem, Pat. Just sharing what I know for the benefit of all. I'm glad we can all learn from things like this, thanks for doing the buildalong.
I noticed on your list of woods that hold the handle reflex well, you have Elm before Locust. Does this mean that for a double curve style, you prefer Elm over BL?
JackCrafty:
Papa Matt. Nope, I do not prefer elm over locust. Elm just seems to hold its shape better.
Papa Matt:
It does? I have never worked with Elm before, and have only worked with a few BL. Is it easier then, for an Elm to take less set than a BL, all esle being equal? I would have guessed Elm would hold shape less, being a white wood. Enlighten me.
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