Is short ATA and short brace height possible?
12-30-2003, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Allen TX USA
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Is short ATA and short brace height possible?
I'm trying to understand(because I don't) why someone hasn't made a bow like this. Something similar to the BK2 but with and ATA of 32" or less. Is this doable? With all of the "speed freaks" out there it seems someone would have done this? What would be the disadvantages other than forgiveness. I ask because I have a 27" draw length but definitely don't want a bow that is 36-40" ATA. The low brace height(as I understand it) doesn't have as much effect on me as with someone with 30" draw length. Any input? I'm looking for a new '04 bow. Right now it looks like the VFT Mighty Mite might be as close to what I want as I can get. I'm shooting the TomKat right now but looking for something to give me more KE w/o loosing speed.
12-30-2003, 11:01 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Is short ATA and short brace height possible?
Don't see why not. Take a Black Knight, cut 4 inches out of the riser, and there you go. They would have to make sure that the sight window isn't messed with too much, but I'm confident it could be easily done.
Brace height is mainly dictated by limb length and angle of the limb pockets, so as long as you don't mess with them, you'll retain your brace and power stroke. I don't believe ATA length has a direct impact on fps, so you should retain the fps as well.
Email Kevin. He's probably plotting and planning for '05 as we type...
Brace height is mainly dictated by limb length and angle of the limb pockets, so as long as you don't mess with them, you'll retain your brace and power stroke. I don't believe ATA length has a direct impact on fps, so you should retain the fps as well.
Email Kevin. He's probably plotting and planning for '05 as we type...
12-30-2003, 11:46 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Alexandria La. USA
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RE: Is short ATA and short brace height possible?
As Rangeball knows from our discussions in another forum, I am looking for a similar set up. I too have a 27' draw, and am looking to replace an Ultra-max with the low let-off maxcam. I have never had trouble with a short brace. The Merlin shorter bows are simply beautiful, but it appears they have moved to a more forgiving brace for those bows. For next season, I am toying with either a new bow, or a change to the high let off maxcam. I would like to move to one of the long handle/short limb bows, but at this point, I am not sure how I will be able to decide.
