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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Hickoryswitch on May 19, 2008, 11:19:12 pm

Title: An unorthodox pyramid?
Post by: Hickoryswitch on May 19, 2008, 11:19:12 pm
This may be a dumb question but could you make a pyramid bow that was recurved? What would it's downfalls or benefits be? Has anyone done this?

Title: Re: An unorthodox pyramid?
Post by: benjamin on May 20, 2008, 11:30:19 am
Acording to TBB 1, that's how the modoc indians of california always did it so it must be an ok design to have been their favorite.
Title: Re: An unorthodox pyramid?
Post by: Pat B on May 20, 2008, 12:27:30 pm
A pyramid recurve is definitely an option. Each design has its benefits and drawbacks(like everything else) but there is no reason to use both methods in a single bow design. A pyramid style bow evenly distributes the stresses through out both limbs making it more efficient. Adding recurved tips isn't necessary with a pyramid design but isn't necessarily unorthodox. Recurving the tips on a bow(almost any bow) will add more performance but it will also add more stress. Its all give and take.     Pat