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Bows / Re: The best shape for a reflexed bow?
« Last post by simk on Today at 08:03:44 am »Thanks Tuomo!
I'd say the results are intersting to get a general idea about these designs. The setback handle being worst and the d/r best will will most likely match with reality.
However: Having the front profiles and tapers not optimized will distort the outcome relevant. Especially having the same front profiles on all bows neglects specific advantages/disadvantages of these designs. The recurves need a lot more mass on the outers to stabilize than a self-stabilizing longbow. In my experience the theoretical advantages of recurves and other complex designs over longbows mostly get consumed with the additional mass required. Therefore I would cast into doubt the "placements" 3-5 and also I think the gap between 1 and 6 is not that big.
I'd say the results are intersting to get a general idea about these designs. The setback handle being worst and the d/r best will will most likely match with reality.
However: Having the front profiles and tapers not optimized will distort the outcome relevant. Especially having the same front profiles on all bows neglects specific advantages/disadvantages of these designs. The recurves need a lot more mass on the outers to stabilize than a self-stabilizing longbow. In my experience the theoretical advantages of recurves and other complex designs over longbows mostly get consumed with the additional mass required. Therefore I would cast into doubt the "placements" 3-5 and also I think the gap between 1 and 6 is not that big.
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