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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: cam188 on February 05, 2008, 05:38:24 pm

Title: Newbie question tip overlay.
Post by: cam188 on February 05, 2008, 05:38:24 pm
I think tip overlays get glued to the back side of the bow but I am a comound guy trying to break the mold to be a traditional guy as well. lol

So tip overlay on a board bow belly or back?

Thanks,
Chris.
Title: Re: Newbie question tip overlay.
Post by: DanaM on February 05, 2008, 05:42:04 pm
Overlays go on the back, I have seen a few bows with underlays though.

Welcome to PA cam188, glad to hear that you've seen the light ;D
Title: Re: Newbie question tip overlay.
Post by: cam188 on February 05, 2008, 05:48:37 pm
Quote from: DanaM on February 05, 2008, 05:42:04 pm
Overlays go on the back, I have seen a few bows with underlays though.

Welcome to PA cam188, glad to hear that you've seen the light ;D

I fought the archery light for a long time and it finally sucked me in. Now the traditional side is doing the same lol.....
Title: Re: Newbie question tip overlay.
Post by: Hillbilly on February 05, 2008, 06:00:05 pm
May the force be with you.  :) You don't need those training wheels, anyway.  ;D
Title: Re: Newbie question tip overlay.
Post by: adb on February 05, 2008, 06:05:18 pm
Yes, tip overlays go on the back (side facing away from you when you're shooting). They can serve a functional purpose, making the tip last longer with FF string, but mostly they add eye candy, and are usually a contrasting wood or colour. Remember, the string on a longbow only touches the limb at the nocks (tips).
Good on yah for giving up your training wheels. Free your bow, your mind will follow.

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Title: Re: Newbie question tip overlay.
Post by: Gordon on February 05, 2008, 06:53:51 pm
That's a beautiful tip adb. How did you get the skin to flow around the tip so nicely?
Title: Re: Newbie question tip overlay.
Post by: cam188 on February 05, 2008, 07:34:34 pm
Not giving up the training wheels just expanding my knowledge. I still love technology as well lol....
Title: Re: Newbie question tip overlay.
Post by: kayakfisher on February 05, 2008, 09:24:16 pm
Ssssssh the angels are singing ! Listen to that harp music.