How long should my recurve bow limbs be?
A long limb with a standard (25 inch) riser will give you a 70 inch bow. A medium pair of limbs will give you a 68″ bow, and a short pair of limbs will give you a 66″ bow.
How are recurve limbs measured?
ANSWER: The easiest way to measure the length of your traditional bow is to start at the string groove, follow the curvature of the limb along the belly side of the bow, across the riser area, and follow the curvature of the other limb to the other string groove. This will give you the a.m.o. bow length.
Are recurve bow limbs universal?
Takedown recurve limbs are interchangeable between risers that use the same limb attachment system. Limb attachment systems can be divided into 2 basic categories: Proprietary systems and the International Limb Fitting (ILF) system.
What length riser should I get?
For most physically fit adults with a draw length between 26 and 31 inches I would suggest opting for a 25-inch riser paired with short limbs for draw lengths of 26 to 28 inches, medium limbs for draw lengths of 28 to 30.5 inches, or long limbs for draw lengths of 30.5 inches and over.
What size riser should I get?
Is a longer recurve bow more accurate?
Hi, Longer bows are faster. Sir Isaac Newton had that figured a long time ago. Also, more forgiving and accurate.
What size riser do I need?
What size recurve bow do I need for my height?
Archer Height and Bow Size Chart
| Archer Height | Bow Size (inches) – AMO |
|---|---|
| Up to 5’6″ | 64 |
| Up to 5’10” | 66 |
| Up to 6’2″ | 68 |
| 6’2″ and over | 70 |
Can I put any limbs on any riser?
In theory, all ILF components are interchangeable. You buy a riser, and then your favorite ILF limbs. So, in this case, yes, you can use any limbs.
Do all limbs fit all risers?
Are all ILF limbs interchangeable? Denton said ILF interchangeability isn’t guaranteed because some manufacturers measure their fittings slightly different. However, most ILF limbs from one manufacturer will fit another manufacturer’s ILF riser.
What size recurve bow should I buy?
Your draw length should be considered when choosing the length of bow. Recurve bows can be used for hunting, however a recurve bow that has the 50lbs or more draw weight necessary for killing an animal is a beast to shoot at the best of times.
How do I determine the appropriate bow length?
Determining the appropriate bow length is based on first determining your comfortable draw length. We recommend arrows with a minimum weight of 9-10 grains per pound of draw weight (at your draw length).
Does bow weight change with draw length?
Remember that with a traditional bow the weight will change depending upon what your draw length is. Bow weight will change approximately ±2½ pounds for every inch from a bows rated draw length. The draw weight of the two bows has to be exactly the same.
How much less draw weight for recurve than compound?
If this describes you, plan on a recurve draw weight approximately 25% less than your compound draw weight. Determining the appropriate bow length is based on first determining your comfortable draw length.