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Title: 13" Riser
Post by: Red-Country on September 20, 2014, 09:44:00 AM
This is my 1st posting and I have a weird question. Would it be possible to make a TD recurve with a 13" riser and 17" limbs that have a gentle curve along the whole limb?
I also have 27-28" draw. I know I'd have to use some type of release with it(if it works), but I wanna know what everyone thinks of the idea.
Title: Re: 13" Riser
Post by: LittleBen on September 20, 2014, 09:54:00 AM
If you're talking 47" total length, which you'd really need like 20" limbs cause the limbs lay on the limb pad area if the riser for 3" or so, I think you could get away with that. I don't think release is necessary. If you're talking 41" total length, I think you might be pushing it. Search for one of tenbrooks one piece 43" recurves. IIRC Jess Stuart has done some really short takedowns also.
Title: Re: 13" Riser
Post by: JamesV on September 20, 2014, 09:59:00 AM
That would be a really short bow but it could be done and could be a real fun project. Do a build-along and share it with all of us. I certainly would like to see the finished bow with all the specs.

James
Title: Re: 13" Riser
Post by: Mad Max on September 20, 2014, 10:32:00 PM
12-3/4" riser  58" NTN


 (http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b593/osagemark/100_0324_zpsaad2a524.jpg) (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/osagemark/media/100_0324_zpsaad2a524.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 13" Riser
Post by: LittleBen on September 23, 2014, 10:00:00 PM
I still almost can't believe how much reflex is in that thing. Must be an absolute rocket launcher.

I need to build one like that. You're giving me the bug to do a nice takedown ... It's hunting season in 1 week so it will have to wait.
Title: Re: 13" Riser
Post by: Mad Max on September 23, 2014, 11:08:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by LittleBen:
I still almost can't believe how much reflex is in that thing. Must be an absolute rocket launcher.

I need to build one like that. You're giving me the bug to do a nice takedown ... It's hunting season in 1 week so it will have to wait.
It's 8" above the grip

My 64" static recurves are all like that.
Title: Re: 13" Riser
Post by: Mad Max on September 24, 2014, 07:29:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by LittleBen:
I still almost can't believe how much reflex is in that thing. Must be an absolute rocket launcher.

I need to build one like that. You're giving me the bug to do a nice takedown ... It's hunting season in 1 week so it will have to wait.
It's 8" above the grip

My 64" static recurves are all like that.