Author Topic: breaking a self bow  (Read 1937 times)

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bowkee

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breaking a self bow
« on: March 01, 2010, 02:53:23 am »
I keep telling people, maybe they will listen to these guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch#v=PLqO4fssohc&feature=related

Offline zenmonkeyman

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Re: breaking a self bow
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2010, 03:45:19 am »
Is it just me, or did it seem like there was zero tension on his braced string?  Weird.
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Offline kylerprochaska

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Re: breaking a self bow
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2010, 04:49:55 am »
I noticed it too but I don't think the poundage on that one is very high
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: breaking a self bow
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2010, 09:54:51 am »
What he said is true. Did you notice he drew it  several inches and then paused and then completed the shot. Better to begin the draw and shoot asap. If you hold a selfbow at full draw you'll also loose some cast.  As for letting others shoot my bows. I ask them their draw first. If it breaks I got more or I'll make another. But generally it's not a good idea to let others shoot your bows. Be careful about handing someone a strung bow. LOL. Jawge
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