Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: wvarcher on August 16, 2011, 01:48:37 am
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I've noticed some bows on here are measured from either nock-to-nock or they are measured from one tip to the other. I have a friend who is only concerned with the NN length. To him, wood past the nocks doesnt bend and is 'dead' wood. Is one more important than the other?
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I agree N t N is what matters. :) anything passed the string groves makes little difference. :)
Pappy
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I also agree that ntn is what matters, but I still usually refer to length in ttt, unless specifically stated as ntn. The reason is simply because I make board bows and it is easier for me to think about the length of the board I'm starting with. Most of my nocks are 1/2" from the tips so the ntn measurement is only about 1" off from ttt, not that big of a deal in my opinion.
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It all depends on what you're preference is I think. Most guys know that the nocks are probably only going to be 1/2" to 1" under the tip. But as your friends said after the nocks it's dead wood and doesn't bend. I usually list ntn when talking about a bow I've made, the only reason I would discuss tip to tip length is when trying to determine the overall length for purposes of maneuvering in a tree stand or ground blind.
~Barry
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NTN to me matters most when I am calculating how much draw length I might get out of a shorter stave. Is my stave to short for a stiff handle bow, or not? The general rule of thumb, if I have a bow that will be 52" NTN I figure I can get a 26-inch draw with a bendy handle.
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Thanks everybody.
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I measure all my bows T/T because that is the actual length of the bow...even though beyond the nocks matters very little...except for dead weight.
N/N measurement is an AMO standard measurement for purchasing a bow string. Since I make my own string and make the length adjustable with a bowyers knot on one end the AMO measurement doesn't matter to me. ;)