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Old 12-21-2003 | 07:41 AM
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Arthur P
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Default RE: terminology and other general help

Stack is the point where a bow suddenly jumps to drawing condiderably more per inch than it does before that point. Say your bow draws 2 pounds per inch out to 28", then suddenly starts drawing 3 pound per inch at 29". That is where it's stack point is.

Unless you draw over 30", you won't get any stack from a '64 Kodiak. You simply won't. Period.

You may or may not need an armguard. Whether you use a tab, glove or barefingered is personal preference. You do need a bow stringer and a bow square. And you definitely need a checked flannel shirt, wool pants and a Fedora hat.

I would not shoot carbon arrows from a vintage bow unless they were weighted to a minimum of 8-9 grains per pound of draw weight. Wood is classic, lovely and probably exactly what that bow was shooting in '64. (Not too many were on the aluminum bandwagon back then.) I love wood arrows for the nostalgia and, naturally, they're entirely functional. But aluminum will certainly give you the most options with the least amount of hassle.

Selway, Great Northern, Thunderhorn - all make quivers that either slip over the limbs or strap on. No need for mounting holes.

The lowdown on traditional? Relax and have fun.
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