band?

wingnut · January 31, 2007, 06:52:00 AM

Well just as you think you got it down someone throws you a curve. This time it was a new customer in France that asked what band the new bow he bought needed. I was frightened and confused as normal and asked him to explain the term. Turns out it is a French/English term for brace height. Does anyone know the origin of this term?

Mike

TimZeigler · January 31, 2007, 06:59:00 AM

Mike, not sure about the origin, but I guess instead of using a ruler to find the height, he'd be using a "band aid".

Sorry, its early and I couldn't resist.

B.O.D. · January 31, 2007, 07:37:00 AM

Mike, checked it out, it means "something that binds or fastens, a tie, a length or rope or string used to tie and or bind. This help ya?
BD

Dave Worden · January 31, 2007, 07:38:00 AM

No idea, Mike. Looks like it was worth getting up today though, as I've already learned something!

AZStickman · January 31, 2007, 07:40:00 AM

It's an acronym for "Bow And Nock Depth" .... Terry

wingnut · January 31, 2007, 08:20:00 AM

Terry,

Pretty convincing. Where did you find the facts?

Mike

TexMex · January 31, 2007, 08:21:00 AM

I learnt something already, going back to bed

Keefer · January 31, 2007, 08:58:00 AM

Mike, Just to let you know I got my bowblank from you in August and completed it in Oct.It turned out great and Thanks for your help! Now maybe I can help you with this term used for "Band" it would help to know if he knows what kind of music he prefers.There is Country, Rock,Blues,HipHop,and so on, and so on.That's all I know about "band" hope that helped.God Bless and let us know when you guys are having another kid bow blank because I am getting ready to head to China and pic up our baby girl in about month or so and I want to get one of those bows for her one day.I think she likes bows better than baby dolls .People think I should let her make up her own mind but they seem to push these babydoll things her way, so I want to push the bow and arrow things her way if you know what I mean.I will sit and have tea time and play house if she wants but I want to show her what cowboys and indians do also!Thanks &God Bless!Keefers <")))><

John Nail · January 31, 2007, 10:33:00 AM

he's french. It doesn't have to make sense.

AZStickman · January 31, 2007, 10:54:00 AM

Mike:
I thought you'd never ask it was on warmice.com .....

Terry

chris_qc · January 31, 2007, 11:01:00 AM

"Bande d'arc" is french for brace height.

Regards,

TexMex · January 31, 2007, 11:23:00 AM

May be this will help

http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/progs/sc/lex/arc01_e.cfm

Dave Worden · January 31, 2007, 01:50:00 PM

Now, thanks to Terry and Chris, I don't know what I've learned!!!!

vermonster13 · January 31, 2007, 01:53:00 PM

Fistmiele always sounded French to me. The things you learn here and most are even true. LOL

AZStickman · January 31, 2007, 02:04:00 PM

Dave..... I'd go with Chris on this one..... :D Terry

wingnut · January 31, 2007, 02:55:00 PM

Yep there it is:

brace the bow bander l'arc

band for short.

Cool. I learned something. . .now to remember after I've slept.

LOL

Mike