Reducing Limb Length

[SkookumDon]

I have a 69" Groves Spitfire that has one tip broken off at the string grove. What would happen if I cut both limb tips off and made new limb tips with overlays - so I end up with a 66" bow. Has anybody experimented with that? How would it effect the speed, weight, etc.? Thanks for your help.

[macbow]

The grooves I had were quite flexable through the limbs and tips.

I would expect about 5 pounds increase.
As long as the new overlays and string grooves were even then it should shoot well.

[Carpdaddy]

Doesn't sound like you can hurt it at this point so it's worth a try. I have done it...

[Carpdaddy]