Bowyers guess-timation

Carpdaddy · June 25, 2015, 03:37:00 PM

I am working on a 60" AMO hybrid that came out a little low so I am shortening at the tips. Just finished a 58" on the same form so I know it's not a problem. I just need a few to chime in on how much I would increase per inch shortened? Would like to gain 4-6lbs, should I go 1/2", 1", ???

Carpdaddy · June 25, 2015, 03:41:00 PM

This is the bow I'm working on..

Carpdaddy · June 25, 2015, 03:43:00 PM

Strung profile of the 58" bow before it...

Roy from Pa · June 25, 2015, 03:43:00 PM

1" off each end should get you 5# more

breazyears · June 25, 2015, 04:05:00 PM

I like that profile.
Not sure about the weight thing...sorry.

Carpdaddy · June 25, 2015, 08:29:00 PM

Tips removed..

Carpdaddy · June 25, 2015, 08:30:00 PM

Tips replaced..

Carpdaddy · June 25, 2015, 08:31:00 PM

The painful part..

Carpdaddy · June 25, 2015, 08:33:00 PM

And now she wears the string of her 58" partner. Will have to get back to you on what poundage it turned out.

talkingcabbage · June 25, 2015, 11:19:00 PM

That's a sexy profile! How's the finger pinch with a shorty?

Carpdaddy · June 26, 2015, 10:08:00 AM

Finger pinch not an issue with the extreme forward handle.

Carpdaddy · June 26, 2015, 10:09:00 AM

I only got one answer so time to see how accurate Roy was.

Carpdaddy · June 26, 2015, 10:14:00 AM

Hard to hold at the 26 1/4" AMO standard steadily with one foot in a strap while taking a picture with the other hand!
Looks like ole Roy knows a little something, from 42 to 48lb, gained 6lbs.