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Jenny Craig for bows

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 12:12 pm
by clinglish
Hi All, I have a recurve that I need to get some draw weight off and I am chasing recommendations for bowyers in WA.
Thanks in advance

Re: Jenny Craig for bows

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 2:02 pm
by greybeard
A few more details and a photo or two of the bow may be helpful.

What is the draw weight of the bow at your draw length and how much draw weight do you want to shed from the bow?

Daryl.

Re: Jenny Craig for bows

Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 1:31 pm
by clinglish
I actually have a couple one is a 3 piece recurve and the other is a one piece. My one I would like to lose about 5+ pounds off as it is 62#@28 and I draw to 29 " and I would rather not blow my shoulders out.
The one Piece is my sons and it is short as well as heavy poundage so it may not be as easy to shave down but If I remember it is 52#@26" but only 54"AMO.
Really just looking for opinions from people as to bowyers they have had experience with and would recommend their work. I don't want to have to ship them back to the states but it may be the best option if a suitable local cant be found.
Cheers Clint

Re: Jenny Craig for bows

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:44 am
by rodlonq
It should be possible Clint. When I made my first take down recurve it came in at 75#@28", way too much for me. After a good bit of reworking the thickness of the glass on the limbs it finished at 63#@28" which is comfortable for hunting. I purposely had 0.050 glass on the back and belly in case this happened so I had a lot of glass to play with. I can't shoot that weight at a club event but a few shots a day is OK. Sorry I can't help with bowyers in WA. Good luck with it.

Cheers... Rod