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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bowkee on March 01, 2010, 02:53:23 am

Title: breaking a self bow
Post by: bowkee on March 01, 2010, 02:53:23 am

I keep telling people, maybe they will listen to these guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch#v=PLqO4fssohc&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch#v=PLqO4fssohc&feature=related)

Title: Re: breaking a self bow
Post by: zenmonkeyman on March 01, 2010, 03:45:19 am

Is it just me, or did it seem like there was zero tension on his braced string?  Weird.

Title: Re: breaking a self bow
Post by: kylerprochaska on March 01, 2010, 04:49:55 am

I noticed it too but I don't think the poundage on that one is very high

Title: Re: breaking a self bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 01, 2010, 09:54:51 am

What he said is true. Did you notice he drew it  several inches and then paused and then completed the shot. Better to begin the draw and shoot asap. If you hold a selfbow at full draw you'll also loose some cast.  As for letting others shoot my bows. I ask them their draw first. If it breaks I got more or I'll make another. But generally it's not a good idea to let others shoot your bows. Be careful about handing someone a strung bow. LOL. Jawge