Is tuning really all it's technobabled to be?
 

Well, I don't know that it is overly complicated since I'm a noodbut a talk with a pro shop owner leads me to believe that it is. He said that tuning is quite simple because all you need for the arrow to do is remain level (meaning rest placement)when nocked and 90 degrees to the string. THE END.

So, how else have we orare we exacerbating the situation if that is the case?

RE: Is tuning really all it's technobabled to be?
 

If it was that simple, then proshops would probably go out of business. There is so much more to it. Every bow will shoot a little different therefore two bows that are set exactly the same using the same equipment might have slightly different turnes to get the best performace out of them.

RE: Is tuning really all it's technobabled to be?
 

Out of the bow, that is exactly right. End of story.

Now bring in cam lean, limb twist, string creep, string additions, human error, arrow spine tolerances, arrow tuning, broadheads, etc...

Again, it's easy when you understand it. Out of a shooter machine, it might be simpler than putting a human behind the bow, then all hell breaks loose. lol.

RE: Is tuning really all it's technobabled to be?
 

They say all tuning problems are a DIRECT result of a loose screw behind the release.

RE: Is tuning really all it's technobabled to be?
 

I thought it was for years but after seeing what a bow shop did and reading this forum for quite a few years, I'd think I have it down to a science. One big thing that help me was the paper tuning to roughtune it (a little more the eye balling it at first). Then shoot at different distances to fine tune it but before you do, cover your adjustment markings with masking tape and mark your setting with a pen so you can return to roughtune if you should go crazy and need to walk away for another day. However, I've no longer need to walk away. I feel I can set one up with in about 15 mins now.

Good luck

RE: Is tuning really all it's technobabled to be?
 

If that is the case, and I'm not doubting you, then why would this come out of a shop owner? Wouldn't he be more inclined to tell me that tuning is a delicate issue and should be left to him to tinker with at his shop rate? Really though, if an arrow is made to release from a bow in true geometric fashion, what else is there that can possibly be better for perfect flight? ...humbly asking

RE: Is tuning really all it's technobabled to be?
 

Man, you guys are fast.

Just saw 3 more posts after posting that I've yet to read and will probably answer my immediate preceeding post.

THANKS

RE: Is tuning really all it's technobabled to be?
 

Well, if you talk to this PRO Shop owner, you'll get an entirely different opinion. If it were that simple, first, half of my business would disappear, and second, I wouldn't have any attendance of Dealers at my tuning seminars.

I mightfind thisto be an interesting thread to watch. Maybe I'll learn how to make my job easier.;)

RE: Is tuning really all it's technobabled to be?
 

He could be trying to get you to try it his way,get frustrated and then bring it back to him for all your tuning needs.Or maybe he has no clue.I think the latter is the case.:eek:


The problem with his theory is MANY bows don't have level nock travel so setting it up level in the static position will cause headaches.;)

RE: Is tuning really all it's technobabled to be?
 

Oh come on Len, you know it's simple. I've watched you do it.[8D][8D][8D] I've also been there when things went wrong. A good proshop will find the things that go wrong, like manufacturing problems and shooter problems. I tell you, I used to take hours to get things right.(well I thought they were right) Now I've got the secret down, I take my bow to Len's place.:D:DPRESTO! It's so easy. But if you want to do it yourself, it can be done. And then take it to Len's place. Start with a good arrow/bow combo helps.