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Title: Reflex - deflex ..How much is too much without breaking?
Post by: Zradix on January 29, 2011, 02:25:00 AM
Hello!

Have a glass/boo long bow idea in mind.
I'm thinking of a very forward handle design that would incorporate highly reflexed limbs.

Is there a "rule" as to how far/much the limbs can move without breaking?

As in..if you have 18" of working limb (on each end of the bow) you can let the limb tips travel a 12" long path while swinging from unstrung to braced to full draw. Anymore tip travel than that from this length working limb and it WILL break.

I hope my question makes sense.

Thank you very much!
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Title: Re: Reflex - deflex ..How much is too much without breaking?
Post by: Sixby on January 29, 2011, 02:53:00 AM
It might if I understood it.
God bless you in your search.
Title: Re: Reflex - deflex ..How much is too much without breaking?
Post by: Aznboi3644 on January 30, 2011, 02:46:00 PM
Too much reflex and the bow becomes unstable possibly wanting to flip around.
Title: Re: Reflex - deflex ..How much is too much without breaking?
Post by: Zradix on January 30, 2011, 05:58:00 PM
Well, That wouldn't be good.

hhhmmm.
Title: Re: Reflex - deflex ..How much is too much without breaking?
Post by: Rigs on January 31, 2011, 09:00:00 AM
Your best bet is to build one and see what happens...  

Happy hunting,
Jason
Title: Re: Reflex - deflex ..How much is too much without breaking?
Post by: Zradix on January 31, 2011, 10:14:00 AM
That is the direction I am leaning to as well.
Title: Re: Reflex - deflex ..How much is too much without breaking?
Post by: robtattoo on February 01, 2011, 03:00:00 PM
How much 'reflex' do you want?

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Unbraced....

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Full draw....

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Title: Re: Reflex - deflex ..How much is too much without breaking?
Post by: Zradix on February 02, 2011, 11:31:00 PM
Thank you Rob.

That's a good point.
I bet materials and design have a little to do with that being able to work.....lol

Good thinkin food though.

Thank you
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