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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: wally on November 23, 2010, 05:02:48 pm

Title: Gull wing brace height
Post by: wally on November 23, 2010, 05:02:48 pm

I was given a beautiful Ash gullwing self bow but it was a bit strong at 60lb for me so I've retillered it to 50Lb. It had on an artificial sinew string, is it any good for bow string?
Also how to measure brace height. Presumably from back of handle to string but the old fist miele looks too much somehow. What measurement?

Title: Re: Gull wing brace height
Post by: aero86 on November 23, 2010, 05:51:45 pm

it works for a string, but itll stretch over time.  i use it for my strings, just have to adjust it every now and then.  measure the brace height from the back of the handle..

Title: Re: Gull wing brace height
Post by: half eye on November 24, 2010, 01:49:43 am

Wally,
     Most every photo I have found with Native Americans holding "gull-wings" the strings nearly touched the belly of the grip.....maybe a couple of inches brace height, tops. That would have to hurt some, Think ya might want to go low with just enough to clear your bow hand when ya loose an arrow. Maybe 5" or so. That's just my opinion, maybe some of the other guys have more experience with this type than me. I try to brace all of my bows realitively low (good brace tension and no hand slap) to get as long a power stroke as possible. JMO
rich

Title: Re: Gull wing brace height
Post by: wally on November 24, 2010, 06:51:05 am

Thanks halfeye. I think you're right as a full 6 1/2" looks awfy scary to me and that's with out going to full draw!
I'll keep it low but so it don't slap me.