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Title: Thinking of new form
Post by: matts2 on February 22, 2011, 11:38:00 AM

My primary interest is straight long bows but I am also thinking of others as well and started thinking of laying out a new form.

I don't really know what all I am looking at as far as what will function the best, so I am just going after what I think looks the best. I am liking the last two right now.

What do you think and which one will perform the best and why?

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Title: Re: Thinking of new form
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 22, 2011, 02:39:00 PM

No clue with glass bows, but I like "A" for wood lam'ed bows. Glass seems like "b" would be good for.

Title: Re: Thinking of new form
Post by: Swissbow on February 22, 2011, 02:56:00 PM

I also like the last two most. Then it depends what you're looking for. If you want maximum power and speed then it's form D. If you want good speed combined with a more forgiving profile, when it comes to proper/improper shooting form then I would choose form E.

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Andy

Title: Re: Thinking of new form
Post by: matts2 on February 22, 2011, 03:46:00 PM

Here is one that is in between D and E. I think I am liking this one.

I will be trying all wood lam if that helps.

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Title: Re: Thinking of new form
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 22, 2011, 04:35:00 PM

All wood I would suggest at least 4-5" of reflex so you can hold 2-3" when complete.

Title: Re: Thinking of new form
Post by: matts2 on February 22, 2011, 04:59:00 PM

So then form D would give me the shape of the last one I posted?

Title: Re: Thinking of new form
Post by: monterey on February 23, 2011, 12:19:00 AM

I built several with the "C" design of wood/glass. The hand shock was pretty severe.

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