brace height?

Rory/MO · 03-16-2008, 11:24 AM

what is the brace of a bow?

blackfish · 03-16-2008, 11:30 AM

depends which one

Rory/MO · 03-16-2008, 11:34 AM

what does it do?

Kanga · 03-16-2008, 11:37 AM

The brace height is measured from the deepest part of the grip to the string with the bow at rest.

The longer the brace the more forgiving the bow is.

Also with short brace heights the arrow is on the string longer and more prone to hand torque but gives more speed.

Rory/MO · 03-16-2008, 11:39 AM

ok thank you.
is a 7 inch brace height good?

nick_bleuer76 · 03-16-2008, 11:40 AM

Back of the shelf too string. Less that 7" the faster the bow, generaly. Higher than 7", the more forgiving, generaly.

Kanga · 03-16-2008, 11:42 AM

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ok thank you.
is a 7 inch brace height good?

Yes it is a good compromise between speed and forgivness

Rory/MO · 03-16-2008, 11:51 AM

ok, thanks guys

Vabowman · 03-16-2008, 01:33 PM

Your Truth 2 has the 7 " Im sure you knowtho.. that is a very fast bow, my buddy shoots 313 fps @ 72# 355 gr arrow

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