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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jayman448 on October 12, 2018, 04:39:53 pm

Title: maple shorty questions
Post by: jayman448 on October 12, 2018, 04:39:53 pm

Well Im back at it trying to make one thatll shoot. So question. Will unbacked vine maple at 47" comfortably make a 20" draw? do you think I should back it in sinew? Thanks

Title: Re: maple shorty questions
Post by: PatM on October 12, 2018, 05:04:19 pm

Most woods will actually come close to a 2 to 1 ratio if made of sound wood and tillered well. 

Title: Re: maple shorty questions
Post by: upstatenybowyer on October 12, 2018, 06:11:55 pm

Like Pat said, 47" should be enough for 23.5" of draw. I'd make the limbs as wide as you can.