Someone told me that Ratio and proportion had a lot to say in the matter, I broke my first 2 years ago, that told me I had no idea growth rings,solve that problem,Studied that first, then came chrysal or frets, then learned how to avoid or fix(Kinda) those, then (dicovery) there is more than one kind of Bow. Patience is the most important thing I learn (think before removing wood) Good luck fellow.I would listen to the gentlemen and ladies?, they definately know what they are talking about. thanks. Phillip