I don't know the weight, but with a 2312 (or 2213--I forget) cut to 31.5" and a 125 grain point I got up to 209 fps with a Navajo td longbow I used to own (only checked on one chronograph, don't know how accurate the chrony was). This bow was 59@30, drawn to 30.5". This same bow got into the mid-high 180's with ash shafts (on a different chronograph). Never chrony'd my Crusaders--they are plenty fast for me though.

I've seen some claims posted about some bows, and I am like Sag--gonna have to see it to believe it. Not saying it ain't possible, but it sure ain't likely.

On a slightly different note, not all bowyers push their bows to the max on speed. It's been stated to me that "everything is a trade-off". In other words, you push for maximum speed in a bow, you loose stability. I believe the bowyers that know their stuff strive for the happy medium.

Chad



Edited by - LBR on 01/13/2002 23:02:45