Recently I had some trouble tuning my bow. Several responses to my post about tuning suggested I look for cam lean. Since this topic came up from several different sources I figure it is not just an individuals pet peeve, so now I am curious. Cam lean is not a term I heard back in the olden days. From the name I assume it means that the cam is not parallel with the string at full draw. Correct? Also, how does one tell if their bow has cam lean? What are the symptoms? And finally, what does one do about it when it is detected?

Thanks....

On a Hoyt or a 1 cam,the only cam that can be adjusted is the top or idler because that is where the split yoke is found.


The problem with a Hoyt is it has a floating yoke and must be served in before you can adjust the lean out.


The lean will be quite noticable from behind the bow,the cam or idler will be leaning and all that needs to be done to fix it is to twist the yoke on one side or the other untill it is vertacl again.


The catch is that to be done properly,it has to be checked at full draw but I have found that on most Hoyts,it is really close when checked/adjusted in the static position.

Thanks Tfox, you're da bomb!!

its good info, but not quite right. there's a good article at the spot hogg website about cam lean, and i think it should help you understand what its all about, and where your bows most forgiving point is, and why its not correct to set your bow perfect at rest or full draw - unless you have an
'x' system, which is a shoot thru cable system offered on some merlins and martins.

Heres a good read , the leter giblet mentioned

http://www.spot-hogg.com/newsletter5.shtml

Gracias gentelmen! I appreciate it!!

DID YOU LIMB TUNE IT?

Well, maybe.... What do you mean by limb tuning? Man, I hate not knowing what anything is!! But you all are most informative and I appreciate it!!

I think you mean "tiller tuning"?