• PyroNeurosis@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    2 days ago

    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?

    • Mnem667@sh.itjust.works
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      2 days ago

      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.