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Is this a good deal on bow?

that bow also was not made for a fast flight string so if its that material watch the string on the bow could hurt the limbs

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CrackbottomLouis said:
And is a fast flight string better?
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idk how to tell i have the 48 inch model of that bow an i shoot a decorn string ...decorn has streatch to it fast flight dont the limb tips in the older bows are not renforced for fast flight like new bows ...an i can not tell a dirrence in the two string types shooting wise

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New to this so if I go look at this bow and I'm trying to see if there is a twist in the limb is it as simple as looking at it and seeing if its straight or do I have to shoot it? Probably a stupid question I know but it won't be the last stupid question I promise :)
 
no stupid string it an look down the string tips should be inline also look down the sides of the limbs make sure its no delaminting anywhere u should be fine from the pictures that you posted

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CrackbottomLouis said:
New to this so if I go look at this bow and I'm trying to see if there is a twist in the limb is it as simple as looking at it and seeing if its straight or do I have to shoot it? Probably a stupid question I know but it won't be the last stupid question I promise :)
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See if the string is tracking in the center of the limbs. Use a tape measure. Then set it flat on a table see if the tips are raised off the table equally. Flip it over and check again.
 
I have almost the exact same bow, mine is 45# at 28" draw. I use a basic dacron string with it. It still is a great shooter. I'm not certain if I should part with it but don't really know its true value either. No limb twist and very good to excellent condition.
 
woodsdog2 said:
I have almost the exact same bow, mine is 45# at 28" draw. I use a basic dacron string with it. It still is a great shooter. I'm not certain if I should part with it but don't really know its true value either. No limb twist and very good to excellent condition.
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I thought traditional bows went by bow length not draw length. Am I incorrect about that or is it a "however you want to measure thing"?
 
CrackbottomLouis said:
I thought traditional bows went by bow length not draw length. Am I incorrect about that or is it a "however you want to measure thing"?
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they are measured both ways but you get 50 pounds once u draw it to 28 inchs 3 pounds less for every inch under an 3 more for every inch past in draw weight

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factory bows weights are measured to 28 inch custom bows are built to your weight at your draw length like my bow is 47@27

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CrackbottomLouis said:
I thought traditional bows went by bow length not draw length. Am I incorrect about that or is it a "however you want to measure thing"?
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No, its not however you want to measure. Traditional bow manufacturers will rate any given bow poundage at the standard 28" AMO draw length, I have a 27" draw length so when I pull this 45# bear Kodiak back I am probably only holding 42lbs. If I had a 29" draw length, I would probably be holding around 47-48lbs. Its the rating system set up to keep it fairly simple for manufacturers and consumers to understand the main characteristics of the bow that they have. Now you are correct in that bow length does have a factor in terms of "finger pinch" which is the feel of a bow at full draw. Typically a smaller overall length bow (not draw length) but the actual tip to tip length of the bow, with everything else being equal, will have a bit more finger pinch for a longer draw length archer as the angle of the string becomes more acute as draw length increases. So a person with a shorter draw length will be able to pull a shorter length bow with less finger pinch than a person with a longer draw length. I hope I answered you question.
 
woodsdog2 said:
No, its not however you want to measure. Traditional bow manufacturers will rate any given bow poundage at the standard 28" AMO draw length, I have a 27" draw length so when I pull this 45# bear Kodiak back I am probably only holding 42lbs. If I had a 29" draw length, I would probably be holding around 47-48lbs. Its the rating system set up to keep it fairly simple for manufacturers and consumers to understand the main characteristics of the bow that they have. Now you are correct in that bow length does have a factor in terms of "finger pinch" which is the feel of a bow at full draw. Typically a smaller overall length bow (not draw length) but the actual tip to tip length of the bow, with everything else being equal, will have a bit more finger pinch for a longer draw length archer as the angle of the string becomes more acute as draw length increases. So a person with a shorter draw length will be able to pull a shorter length bow with less finger pinch than a person with a longer draw length. I hope I answered you question.
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You did. Thanks! Lots to learn. Not sure of my draw length. By the formula online that they state isnt that accurate mine should be 29".
 
You also want to draw the bow and let it down then check the alignment of the string because sometimes it will look fine when strung but then when you draw it back the twist will show! Just make sure when you let it down after you draw it do not dry fire it! After that check to make sure it lines back up with the string grooves and it should be fine just do this a few times and see!!
 
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