RE: Spine Test results from tonite
The whole "shot out of a machine" thing really bugs me. I some ways it is a good way to take the human error out of the equation- so one can determine if there is fault with equipment or a shooter- a good diganostic tool, so to speak. It is also a good way to tune a dozen arrows so that the nocks are indexed. However when it comes to actual shooting results (i.e. accuracy), taking "the human factor" out of the equation by utilizing a machine is pointless (again until we have the machine doing the shooting for us).
Thats why I like to see people learn to fine tune their own bows-YOU need to shoot through paper, or group tune, or walk-back tune or whatever, All of us are individuals and we all differ greatly. Set up everything with a laser if you like, get everything perfectly centered and whatnot, and then fine-tune to your human flaws- don't let the guy at the shop paper it or whatever and then be done with it.
OK, I'm getting off on a tangent.[:'(]