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Title: ILF limbs and bow length?
Post by: arrowlauncherdj on January 31, 2018, 12:08:00 AM
Hey guys if I have a 17" Dalaa riser what Black Max ILF limbs would I need to get a 60" recurve? And when it says the poundage on the limbs, what length of riser do they view as standard to get that weight? Thanks in advance

Dave
Title: Re: ILF limbs and bow length?
Post by: acedoc on January 31, 2018, 02:22:00 AM
I think the limbs (Olympic style) are rated on a 23-25inch riser. Subtract 2 inches from to get bow length.
My 17 inch ilf riser with xxl limbs gives me  a 64 inch bow.
Also remember that poundage varies with the riser length - I think you gain poundage with shorter riser.
Title: Re: ILF limbs and bow length?
Post by: katman on January 31, 2018, 02:38:00 AM
Mediums would make a 60" bow and the limbs are rated for a 17" riser according to their website.
Title: Re: ILF limbs and bow length?
Post by: styksnstryngs on January 31, 2018, 03:00:00 PM
******** limbs are marked at their approximate weight on a 17" riser, and other Olympic style limbs are marked on 25" risers. Medium limbs on a 17" riser is 60", and limbs increase or decrease in 2" increments.
Title: Re: ILF limbs and bow length?
Post by: katman on January 31, 2018, 05:33:00 PM
David, matching draw length to limb length is important, what is your draw length?
Title: Re: ILF limbs and bow length?
Post by: arrowlauncherdj on January 31, 2018, 06:28:00 PM
Katman  I am currently shooting a 60 inch recurve at about 28 1/2 inches of draw. Basically what I'm trying to do is standardize most of my Bows at 60 inches because that's what I seem to shoot the best considering how I hunt.
Title: Re: ILF limbs and bow length?
Post by: styksnstryngs on January 31, 2018, 07:02:00 PM
For a medium length draw like yours, I think a 60" bow with a 17" riser and mediums is the right idea. I would not shoot 19" risers with shorts, though, because an inch of riser is not equivalent to an inch of limb.
Title: Re: ILF limbs and bow length?
Post by: katman on January 31, 2018, 09:06:00 PM
Good advice from styk, stay with medium limbs on the DAS 17" riser. Those limbs are a very good bang for your buck.