Floor tillering

[ranger 3]

How muck bend in a stave is considered floor tillered?

[John Scifres]

6" or so for me.

[ranger 3]

Thanks John

[Pat B]

I go to about 4" of tip movement. I'm looking for relatively even bend in each limb and try to compare even limb tension. I want to be sure there are no hinges before I stress the limbs too much.