How short can I go on ELB

[Nasr]

 Hello everyone I have been really wanting to build an ELB and I wanted to know how short I can make it while still being able to call it an ELB. I don’t plan on making it heavy in weight at most maybe 60# @28” I plan on making it out of white out backed ipe or maybe a tri-laminate. I want to take a break from what I traditionally make. I don’t really have much experience with ELB but they seem easier to build( If I am wrong please forgive me as I am ignorant on this subject). I am not even sure if ipe would be a good choice for this type of bow so if you have an opinion on that please share it.

[Del the cat]

Opinions and definitions vary, but a reasonable length is to have it as tall as the archer or up to their eye level.
70" ntn gives a nice manageable length that will still cope with a decent weight and decent draw length.
Some definitions suggest 66" for draw lengths over 27".
Don't make it longer than the stave 
Del

[Nasr]

Opinions and definitions vary, but a reasonable length is to have it as tall as the archer or up to their eye level.
70" ntn gives a nice manageable length that will still cope with a decent weight and decent draw length.
Some definitions suggest 66" for draw lengths over 27".
Don't make it longer than the stave 
Del

  I won’t I promise. I love your videos by the way. I just now looked back at your videos and saw that you have done a triple laminate. Looks really pretty thanks for the reply.

[valter]

In Aug/Sept 2017 issue of Primitive Archer Magazine, there is an article by Hugh Soar, featuring short Welsh warbow, built by Jeremy Spencer(http://warbowwales.com/), that measures 1258 mm, or just over 49''.
Hope that helps.
D.

[Badger]

  I am holding in my hand a 55# white oak backed ipe right now about 64" long for a 28" draw. I have a very slight hinged area so will be dropping it to 45#. I would prefer about 67" for the bow you describe.

[Nasr]

  I am holding in my hand a 55# white oak backed ipe right now about 64" long for a 28" draw. I have a very slight hinged area so will be dropping it to 45#. I would prefer about 67" for the bow you describe.

 Thanks Steve I am gonna do a tri laminate with White Oak Purple hart and Ipe. How wide is the bow?

[Badger]

  This bow here is 15/16, I roughed it out at 1". I would go a full 1" for 60# using ipe as a belly.

[Nasr]

Wow that is not much at all. Will you be posting the bow on here ? Would love to see it.

[Badger]

  I never post any bows anymore

[Nasr]

 Ah ok well either way thanks for the help. I will post progress of the build I just need to get some horn for the tips. Which I have no clue where to find.

[Mo_coon-catcher]

I’ve essentially been running with double the draw and add 10”. It seems to work pretty well and gives a little room to trim the tips down if your either under weight or the bow seems to be under performing.

Kyle

[dylanholderman]

You can get buffalo horn from the pet store as dog chews.
Not the most economical price but convenient if you’re only trying out that style of bow knock.