The technical difference between a "Hard Cam" and a "Soft Cam" is in the shape of the draw force curve. A "Soft Cam" will have more of mountain peak look to it.....kind of like this /\. The "Hard Cam" will have more of a Plateau look to its curve with sharp walls early in the curve and late in the curve. Like this...../ \.

On a peformance side the Cam type also explains the shock or force it transfers to the arrow. A "Hard Cam" will transfer more energy to the arrow than a "Soft Cam" will and that is why the charts always say to add a few pounds for the "Hard Cam"

Personally the cam type isn't the important thing in my opinion as a selection point for a beginner. More impartantly is to be properly fit (Draw Length) and stick to a more forgiving riser design. (Less ReFlex)

I hope this has answered your question.

Happy Shooting!


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Edited by - thearcheryprogram on 02/02/2002 09:06:50