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Offline cam188

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Newbie question tip overlay.
« on: February 05, 2008, 05:38:24 pm »
I think tip overlays get glued to the back side of the bow but I am a comound guy trying to break the mold to be a traditional guy as well. lol

So tip overlay on a board bow belly or back?

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Chris.

Offline DanaM

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Re: Newbie question tip overlay.
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2008, 05:42:04 pm »
Overlays go on the back, I have seen a few bows with underlays though.

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Offline cam188

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Re: Newbie question tip overlay.
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2008, 05:48:37 pm »
Overlays go on the back, I have seen a few bows with underlays though.

Welcome to PA cam188, glad to hear that you've seen the light ;D

I fought the archery light for a long time and it finally sucked me in. Now the traditional side is doing the same lol.....

Offline Hillbilly

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Re: Newbie question tip overlay.
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2008, 06:00:05 pm »
May the force be with you.  :) You don't need those training wheels, anyway.  ;D
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Offline adb

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Re: Newbie question tip overlay.
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2008, 06:05:18 pm »
Yes, tip overlays go on the back (side facing away from you when you're shooting). They can serve a functional purpose, making the tip last longer with FF string, but mostly they add eye candy, and are usually a contrasting wood or colour. Remember, the string on a longbow only touches the limb at the nocks (tips).
Good on yah for giving up your training wheels. Free your bow, your mind will follow.

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Offline Gordon

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Re: Newbie question tip overlay.
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2008, 06:53:51 pm »
That's a beautiful tip adb. How did you get the skin to flow around the tip so nicely?
Gordon

Offline cam188

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Re: Newbie question tip overlay.
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2008, 07:34:34 pm »
Not giving up the training wheels just expanding my knowledge. I still love technology as well lol....

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Re: Newbie question tip overlay.
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2008, 09:24:16 pm »
Ssssssh the angels are singing ! Listen to that harp music.
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