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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Jon_W on February 22, 2021, 11:02:25 am

Title: Length of Fades?
Post by: Jon_W on February 22, 2021, 11:02:25 am

What do people do for the length of their fades at the handle? Do you want longer fades for a thicker handle? Are there drawbacks to having a really short fade? Thanks for any help!

Title: Re: Length of Fades?
Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 22, 2021, 11:22:48 am

Jon, I don't think so.
I shorten the fades a little for shorter staves.
Typically, I like my staves around 64" and fades 1.5 to 2" for a 26" draw.
Jawge

Title: Re: Length of Fades?
Post by: RyanY on February 22, 2021, 11:42:05 am

Not much functionally different between long or short fades. If they are very long they can work a bit if the taper is gradual. Short fades if not done well can result in a hinge like effect on the limb if the taper isn’t gradual or the limb is bending too close to the fade.