Forgiving Bow?

pdq 5oh · 03-02-2002, 05:59 AM

Exactly what makes a bow more forgiving? I see brace height is a factor. What else is there that adds to the equation. I want to shoot the Darton bows because of the CPS cams. The Maverick is well thought of, but has a brace height of 6". The Rampage is 7" and the Cyclone 3D is 7 7/8". These are the three I want to try, but the Maverick at 6" seems a little low. My draw length is 29" and I'm looking at 60# limbs if that makes any difference. BTW, I found a 2001 3D with 70# limbs. I can get new 60# limbs and still save $150. I figured I could buy that and have the 70# limbs to use in the future, should my back and shoulder allow. Does that sound like a reasonable idea to you? Ultimately, I'll buy the bow that best suits me of the three, so the $150. is attractive but not essential. Thanks for any input or insights.

Phil.

Arthur P · 03-02-2002, 06:57 AM

Well, you already know the shooting qualities of the 3D, so that's a baseline. Go try the other two and see how they feel to you. If they start eating your arm off, or if you have a hard time putting two arrows side by side, then you know your form demands a higher brace height.

I am not one that believes in changing your form to suit a bow. I've tried that too often and had too little success at it. Buy a bow that suits you.

Personally, if I had a bow that new, and liked it other than the draw weight, I'd swap out the limbs and have done with it.

Good luck with your back and shoulder.

OHarcher · 03-02-2002, 07:33 AM

Don't let the 6" brace on the Maverick worry you.I owned a Maverick a couple years back and shot the later 1/2 of a 3D season with it.It shoots just as forgiving as any 7-7.5" brace height out there with the bonus of blistering speeds that are very controllable.

OHarcher · 03-02-2002, 07:33 AM

Don't let the 6" brace on the Maverick worry you.I owned a Maverick a couple years back and shot the later 1/2 of a 3D season with it.It shoots just as forgiving as any 7-7.5" brace height out there with the bonus of blistering speeds that are very controllable.

500 fps · 03-02-2002, 07:54 AM

I agree with OHarcher 100%. The Maverick is super fast and shoots as well as other bows with much higher brace heights. As much as I love Bowtechs, the Maverick gets my vote as the best all around bow out there (at least until I shoot the Patriot).

~DREW~ · 03-02-2002, 09:56 AM

I also agree with oharcher. I shot the maverick 2weeks ago. this is definetly not an average run of the mill bow. darton has some how figured out how to get the forgiveness of a higher brace hieght bow with the lower brace heights, which give you more speed. what an awsome bow. Mine will be here monday!!!!<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

pdq 5oh · 03-02-2002, 11:08 AM

Thanks for the replies everyone.
Arthur, do you feel a lower brace height is harder to draw, pound for pound? This is why I'm looking into the Dartons with the CPS cams to get an easier draw for the weight.

JOE PA · 03-02-2002, 06:24 PM

Conventional wisdom would say that the lower the brace height, the more likely the bow will be sensitive to torque or shooting mistakes. The Darton riser must be very well designed, because it does not seem prone to torque. When I shot a Jennings Speedstar with a 7" brace a few years ago, I had to wear an armguard or get sore from string slap. My Darton, with the same brace, well, I just don't have to bother with it, never even think about it unless I have a heavy jacket on.

Avoid the inevitable until it is absolutely unavoidable!