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minus-squarePyroNeurosis@lemmy.blahaj.zonelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·2 days agoI know that modern bows with the radial cam thing have different hold vs draw requirements. Not being a bow-knower, do the other sorts (long, recurve, etc.) Not have a similar thing that can happen?
minus-squareMnem667@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·2 days agoShort answer: no, they don’t. Modern compound bows use that cam to lessen the power needed to hold. Older bows are like holding a spring extended, the further back, the greater the force needed.
I know that modern bows with the radial cam thing have different hold vs draw requirements.
Not being a bow-knower, do the other sorts (long, recurve, etc.) Not have a similar thing that can happen?
Short answer: no, they don’t.
Modern compound bows use that cam to lessen the power needed to hold.
Older bows are like holding a spring extended, the further back, the greater the force needed.