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Offline sleek

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« on: October 28, 2018, 02:21:02 pm »
So, total noob style question.  Boo backed erc, hows that combo work? Would it be fine for a short recurve? Is the cedar too soft for a boo back? Would a trapped back be better? Whats an ideal width?
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Offline Pat B

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« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2018, 03:26:38 pm »
With a boo backing the bow will be narrow anyway(1 3/8" mol). I think ERC is pretty good in compression even though it is soft, it is a juniper. I think boo/erc would be a good combo. I think I'd make a longer straight bow with kicked up tips but that's just me.
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Offline Badger

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« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2018, 04:38:57 pm »
   I don't think any combo works well on a short recurve except sinew. LOL
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Offline sleek

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« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2018, 05:12:20 am »
Maybe so, but you know me Steve, and im gonna try it. I like my short recurves.
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Offline Marc St Louis

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« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2018, 07:10:54 am »
Don't know about Bamboo but Maple or White Ash are both excellent for backing ERC and no doubt Hickory as well, just make sure the ERC has no knots
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Offline Bob Barnes

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« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2018, 07:50:55 am »
sleek...I have tried it and ended up with frets.  I decided that Marc was right (again) and used a thin hickory backing with success.  With your gorilla draw length be sure it's long and wide.  Good luck...
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