So, you want to buy a compound bow, but you have heard conflicting opinions about the strength of the bow and its effects on its stability. The compound bow is a popular choice for archers. However, is it the best choice?
What determines the stability of a compound bow? The amount of twisting (turning) is a key component to consider when determining if a compound bow is stable. Bear in mind that as the length increases, the tendency is for less twisting to occur. For this reason, many longer bows are generally considered more stable than shorter bows. This does not mean that the shorter bows are weak; it just means that the potential for the bow to turn is considerably reduced at longer lengths.
Another factor that can determine potential stiffness is the amount of weight the bow can carry. Weight can be easily measured by measuring the diameter of the neck. As a bow is carried further back, the bow will get shorter and its stiffness will decrease. Of course, when a compound bow is first purchased, its stiffness may be greater than that of other bows.
To determine the strength of a compound bow, you need to measure the diameter of the tube between the nose and the arbor. A stronger tube means the bow is more rigid, which obviously indicates that it is more stable. The tube is also built on a different way, with a concave radius, which means the bow has more flexibility than one built on a straight-line form.
There are a few things that can affect the ability of a compound bow to become stiffer. For example, how the bow is hung can affect the stiffness of the bow. While the weight of the bow is important to consider, the stiffness can also be affected by how the bow is hung. Certain methods make the bow more stiff, and some do not. The amount of tension needed to hang the bow down varies according to how the bow is being used, so it would be best to experiment with various methods.
The amount of weight a bow can hold affects its stiffness. Lighter bows can become stiffer. The force needed to pull an arrow from the string also determines the stiffness of the bow. For lighter arrows, the force needed to release the arrow is less. Therefore, the arrow becomes stiffer as the arrow is released.
The weather can affect the stiffness of a bow. While not a large factor, it can change the arrow’s flexibility. If the weather is dry, the arrow’s flexibility will be less, but if it is wet, the arrow’s flexibility will be more.
So, now you know what the most important thing to look for when buying a compound bow is the stability. What is your next step? Use this information to your advantage to find the right compound bow for you.
