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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: sleek on September 18, 2025, 11:28:50 am

Title: Making fast bows
Post by: sleek on September 18, 2025, 11:28:50 am

What features of a bow have you guys learned that speeds your bows up?

Low set is a big one for me but honestly, I think proper tiller shape is more important. What things have yall all noticed?

Title: Re: Making fast bows
Post by: Pat B on September 18, 2025, 11:59:22 am

I've never thought about speed when I build bows. Either they are shooters or they are good shooters.
 That said, I think narrow, light tips, reflexed limbs with reflexed tips, well balanced limbs and a good heat treated belly while reflexing.

Title: Re: Making fast bows
Post by: Jim Davis on September 18, 2025, 03:07:01 pm

As little mass as possible in the outer limbs. Pyramid design makes that easier.