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Old 06-04-2006, 07:18 AM   #1
 
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Default Pretty dumb question here

is it possible to lighten a draw weight to the point that the limbs come off? as if to loosen the screw so much that they fly off the riser?
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Old 06-04-2006, 07:31 AM   #2
 
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Default RE: Pretty dumb question here

yes, those screws will come all the way out
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Old 06-04-2006, 07:51 AM   #3
 
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good thing to know before i hurt myself, haha. thanks gibblet.
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Old 06-04-2006, 09:06 AM   #4
 
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Default RE: Pretty dumb question here

If you aren't sure how far you can safely back them out, head to the pro shop.
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Old 06-07-2006, 05:07 PM   #5
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2 1/2 - 3 full turns for most that should equal around 10 lbs . martins bows are usealy rated for 15 lbs of adjustment around 4 full turns . a scale is highly sugested / recomended

edit to say , there are no dumb questions , just dumb answers
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Old 06-07-2006, 07:11 PM   #6
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Default RE: Pretty dumb question here

I always recommend starting with the limbs tightened up all the way, and then back off from there.

PSE recommends I think only 2 1/2 turns out, max.
If youwant toback out more, see if you can change out the limbs for a different weight range.

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