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Offline Fred Arnold

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Why are all of my bows amidextrious?
« on: August 04, 2014, 11:03:59 pm »
Ever since I acquired a Jay St. Charles Classic Yew take down longbow some years ago all I've ever wanted to purchase or make were bows that would accommodate both right and left hand shooters.
I had a right shoulder injury years ago that thankfully fully recuperated otherwise I'd probably be pulling with my left.
My son David is a southpaw but has learned to adapt. He golfs RH and actually has a beautiful swing because he pulls through the shot. With a bat in his hand he can switch either direction. He shoots archery right but when he tried my osage sleeve T/D he immediately fell in love with it and can fire from both sides.
He says it's his and he wants it and I told him he could have it before the grave got cold.
I have absolutely no interest in making a bow that isn't set up for shooting from both sides except when the wood dictates otherwise.
What say you?
 
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Why are all of my bows amidextrious?
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2014, 11:13:41 pm »
I think that is not only reasonable, but good/best practice.  When a string is not centered on the bow, I think some funny stuff happens on release, depending on the shooter's grip. 
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Offline Pappy

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Re: Why are all of my bows amidextrious?
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2014, 09:21:24 am »
If that is you intrest then that is what you should do. :) I have no intrest in making one that shoots from both sides , so I don't. :) :) That is what I love about this stuff,to each there own.  :)
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Offline Prarie Bowyer

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Re: Why are all of my bows amidextrious?
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2014, 11:36:14 am »
That is all I make also.  For the simple reason that if somebody wants it I don't want to be constrained by l/r handed ness.

Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Why are all of my bows amidextrious?
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2014, 12:47:09 pm »
I like my string to lean towards the drivers side a good 1/4-3/8". That makes them one sided bows.
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