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Old 08-03-2005, 09:21 PM   #1
 
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Default Arrow porpoising...

Ok......I have recently noticed my arrow porpoising while in flight. Amazingly, they are still accurate. I have moved the rest up and down, the nock point up and down, there is no contact with the feathers and the rest or anything else.....I am baffled....any ideas....oh yeah, the rest is a Drop Zone.
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I'm sure you've already thought of this, but is the DZ falling away fast enough?
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Default RE: Arrow porpoising...

you have changed your draw weight or using different arrows. the shafts are too stiff. an old stretch string can change draw wt. replace the string and try again. or go to a lighter shaft
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Old 08-04-2005, 06:33 AM   #4
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what kind of bow is this?a hoyt I'm assuming?sounds like a timing issue.brad
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I'm sure you've already thought of this, but is the DZ falling away fast enough?
Or too fast. I like to have about 4-5" (32" arrows) of arrow contact on a drop away. you may want to adjust the tension on the rest if it is possible. You can also check the contact by having someone spray some foot powder on the arrow while you are at full draw. Be extremely careful though, and of course have the person stand to the side of the bow.

I don't know what cam system you are using, but like brad said, it could also be a timing issue.
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Whats your bareshaft saying? Is it left right? high, low?

I notice that my arrows will cork screw to the target when the bow is out of time.
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