Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Fred Arnold on August 04, 2014, 11:03:59 pm
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Ever since I acquired a Jay St. Charles Classic Yew take down longbow some years ago all I've ever wanted to purchase or make were bows that would accommodate both right and left hand shooters.
I had a right shoulder injury years ago that thankfully fully recuperated otherwise I'd probably be pulling with my left.
My son David is a southpaw but has learned to adapt. He golfs RH and actually has a beautiful swing because he pulls through the shot. With a bat in his hand he can switch either direction. He shoots archery right but when he tried my osage sleeve T/D he immediately fell in love with it and can fire from both sides.
He says it's his and he wants it and I told him he could have it before the grave got cold.
I have absolutely no interest in making a bow that isn't set up for shooting from both sides except when the wood dictates otherwise.
What say you?
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I think that is not only reasonable, but good/best practice. When a string is not centered on the bow, I think some funny stuff happens on release, depending on the shooter's grip.
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If that is you intrest then that is what you should do. :) I have no intrest in making one that shoots from both sides , so I don't. :) :) That is what I love about this stuff,to each there own. :)
Pappy
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That is all I make also. For the simple reason that if somebody wants it I don't want to be constrained by l/r handed ness.
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I like my string to lean towards the drivers side a good 1/4-3/8". That makes them one sided bows.