That is a little long for traditional paddle bow, whichever around 2" wide. Of course the stave could be cut down in length, but any yew over 45" with true paddle style design will not be strained enough, in my opinion. Keep it a little narrower and deeper for a snappy yew bow. I would make it closer to something like that sweet yew bow of wizardgoats than I would a paddle bow with that length. Heat tempering low density yew is a great idea in my book.
Hi Carson,
I really want to sinew back it to add some performance and draw length. I really want to get that 27 inch draw.
So a little heat treatment of the belly and some sinew would make a nice bow?
