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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: tetaxidermy on January 20, 2011, 03:51:20 pm

Title: Length for sinew
Post by: tetaxidermy on January 20, 2011, 03:51:20 pm

How long is to long for a sinew backed osage? Right now I am at 60'' ntn. Thanks Eric

Title: Re: Length for sinew
Post by: Pat B on January 20, 2011, 03:54:36 pm

It all depends on the draw length. The more stretch you get from the sinew, the more performance you get from the bow...to an extent. For a 28" draw, I think 60" or less is what you want.

Title: Re: Length for sinew
Post by: tetaxidermy on January 20, 2011, 04:07:37 pm

Thanks Pat, that's what I needed to know.

Title: Re: Length for sinew
Post by: Kegan on January 20, 2011, 04:43:12 pm

For the record, I've backed a couple bows that were 66" or so but stopped short of the tips, about 10" short on each limb. The bows were reflexed and the outer limbs stiff and light. Never really pushed the design very far but the couple I did worked very well.