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Old 03-10-2008, 12:29 PM   #1
 
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Default Adjustable Let-off?

Most contemporary bows have adjustable let-off. I am wondering if there is a trade off between % let-off and arrow velocity. For example, the 82nd airborne has an IBO of 342-350 with the speed mod, and has adjustable let-off of 65%-80%. If the bow is set to 80% let-off, will it be slower than if it were set at 65% let-off?
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Old 03-10-2008, 05:34 PM   #2
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Default RE: Adjustable Let-off?

The higher let-offequats to slightly slower velocity.
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Old 03-11-2008, 06:23 AM   #3
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Default RE: Adjustable Let-off?

It's strictly a matter of how the bow stores energy. Given similar cam design, an 85%let-off doesn't store as much energy as a 65% let-off, which doesn't store as much as a 50% let-off. Less stored energy available, the less energy can be transferred to the arrow, so the less speed the arrow can have.

BUT - A great deal depends on how rapidly the bow drops from peak draw into the valley. If it's a bow that maintains peak draw weight forever, until your eyes bug out from the strain, thensuddenly dumps you like a gob of mud into a narrow ditch, the difference in performance will be negligable. Stored energy will be very close to the same. If it's a long, slow let-off that cradles you gently into a comfortable, wide valley, then the high let-off bow won't store nearly as much energy andyou'll see a greater loss of performance with increased let-off.

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Old 03-11-2008, 09:24 AM   #4
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If it's a bow that maintains peak draw weight forever, until your eyes bug out from the strain, thensuddenly dumps you like a gob of mud into a narrow ditch,
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