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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bow101 on June 22, 2014, 11:12:35 pm

Title: Asymmetrical bow
Post by: bow101 on June 22, 2014, 11:12:35 pm

Is it better to have the longer limb as the top for an asymmetrical bow.

Title: Re: Asymmetrical bow
Post by: Will H on June 22, 2014, 11:42:16 pm

When I make an asymmetrical bow
I typically make the top limb 1 1/2"-2" LONGER than the bottom. Thus bringing the fulcrum or balance point closer to where I grip the bow.

Title: Re: Asymmetrical bow
Post by: Weylin on June 23, 2014, 12:47:51 am

If it's going to be asymmetrical then the top limb is almost always the longer. I've never seen an example of the opposite.