Joe-

Maybe I was misunderstood. The amount of string played out from rest to full draw is what is critical. The cam is only concerned as a pivot point connection between string at full draw and the bow, and it is at this pivot point where we see the torque applied that hampers forgiveness. Cam design comes into play only as a medium or tool that helps to play out amount of string, and dictates the amount of let-off and draw force. Let-off is one other thing that allows more slop into the system and also makes the string easier to draw out of line, therefore I suppose cam design is another culprit that is added to the mix, as well.

Vertical limb travel reduces shock, but I don't believe it has any bearing on accuracy other than helping by eliminatiing said shock. Torsional stiffness and the speed of which a limb can recover are the two basic accuracy-related topics, a limb that has a stiffer torsional resistance, and also one than dissapates oscillations the quickest will ultimately be more "stable" and accurate overall. Hope this helps, Good shooting, P12

Edited by - Pinwheel 12 on 01/10/2002 13:25:28