An unorthodox pyramid?

[Hickoryswitch]

This may be a dumb question but could you make a pyramid bow that was recurved? What would it's downfalls or benefits be? Has anyone done this?

[benjamin]

Acording to TBB 1, that's how the modoc indians of california always did it so it must be an ok design to have been their favorite.

[Pat B]

A pyramid recurve is definitely an option. Each design has its benefits and drawbacks(like everything else) but there is no reason to use both methods in a single bow design. A pyramid style bow evenly distributes the stresses through out both limbs making it more efficient. Adding recurved tips isn't necessary with a pyramid design but isn't necessarily unorthodox. Recurving the tips on a bow(almost any bow) will add more performance but it will also add more stress. Its all give and take.     Pat