Utilizing a hickory stash from a thick board. Already have a good rigid handle bow from the board: 55" ttt, 47-48 punds at 22 inch draw, 1.5 " set. Have two more "stave" ready to go.
Question is this. Regarding boards, is the maximum of 1.5 inches still too narrow for a hickory bow? I hunt Arizona, and need to really utilize shrubs, small bushes, etc... to close the deal. Therefore, I am considering going shorter, with a bend in the handle design. My shorter draw and a 1.5" wide handle would require some draw weight to make all the arrow dynamics work.
(And I have had luck with the rigid handle, wider limbs design, both with staves and now this board bow)
Thoughts?
