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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: BlackDog on February 05, 2010, 12:53:00 AM

Title: Sanding / Weight reduction...
Post by: BlackDog on February 05, 2010, 12:53:00 AM
Need to lose 5-10lbs on this 21st Century Nova. Looking for tips from experienced. Is it possible being the limbs are so narrow? Would I have to sand the glass and trap the limbs?

 Also, after I do this, I assume I will need to refinish the entire bow, correct? All advise appreciated.

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Title: Re: Sanding / Weight reduction...
Post by: machomanandysavage on February 06, 2010, 11:03:00 PM
I'm guessing you could probably lose 2-4 lbs. by "trapping the limbs, but probably not a whole lot more. You can sand the glass to drop the draw weight, but it may take away the "livelyness" of your limbs and reduce your arrow cast.
Title: Re: Sanding / Weight reduction...
Post by: machomanandysavage on February 06, 2010, 11:04:00 PM
And yes, with sanding or trapping you'll have to refinish the bow.