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Bows / Re: Snake bow
« Last post by Selfbowman on Today at 07:37:03 pm »Pic
I think a common issue with the R/d design versus a recurve is that they’re much harder to tiller. I assume this results in less even strain and a slower bow. Recurves are simple in comparison which may explain the difference by wood bow makers on average. I think it’s also easier to get more total reflex from a recurve than with a r/d bow. Seems like Fiberglass bows that can be designed so close to perfect are closer to what we’d see in a model versus real world averages.
to not confuse the thread we might stay a bit closer to the topic. The simple () question actually seems: How and why does the sideprofile affect energy storage?
Really cool. I hear ya about not wanting to mess up a good piece of leather. I have a small brain tan hide I did a few years ago that I'm still too chicken to cut into.