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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: radius on May 28, 2008, 11:36:14 am

Title: d/r or r/d????
Post by: radius on May 28, 2008, 11:36:14 am

What is the difference between a deflex/recurve and a reflex/deflex design? 

In Gordon's recent post (modified r/d bby)...is the modified r/d actually a deflex/recurve design?

Thanks

Title: Re: d/r or r/d????
Post by: Apex Predator on May 28, 2008, 01:14:35 pm

I think it depends on whether or not you are looking at the tips or the riser first!  :)

Title: Re: d/r or r/d????
Post by: OldBow on May 28, 2008, 01:19:04 pm

Well, I realize that most folks call the stye R/D.  But someone explained to me that the design starts from the handle.  So, I'm inclined to go with Deflex/Reflex. >:D

Title: Re: d/r or r/d????
Post by: Justin Snyder on May 28, 2008, 04:30:39 pm

Call it whatever makes you happy. It has some deflex and some reflex.  Justin

Title: Re: d/r or r/d????
Post by: Dano on May 28, 2008, 06:44:01 pm

Tomatetoe, Tomato. How much of each is more important.

Title: Re: d/r or r/d????
Post by: radius on May 28, 2008, 08:34:18 pm

you jokers!

Title: Re: d/r or r/d????
Post by: DanaM on May 28, 2008, 08:39:05 pm

Don't do glue ups so I have no clue ??? ??? ???

Title: Re: d/r or r/d????
Post by: FlintWalker on May 28, 2008, 10:17:41 pm

What OldBow said. ;D

Title: Re: d/r or r/d????
Post by: Keenan on May 29, 2008, 01:20:56 am

 What Oldbow said,,,, ;) But !!!  What if your holding the bow upside down ;D >:D

Title: Re: d/r or r/d????
Post by: radius on May 29, 2008, 01:46:13 am

upside down, it's the same...but if you were holding it backwards..>?????

it would be a setback bow, and it would have to be damn short to be any use at all...

Title: Re: d/r or r/d????
Post by: Knocker on May 29, 2008, 02:54:24 am

Newbie question.  Do Deflex/Reflex HAVE to be glued up?  Can't you do the same with steam or heat bending?

Keith

Title: Re: d/r or r/d????
Post by: radius on May 29, 2008, 03:21:55 am

Quote from: Knocker on May 29, 2008, 02:54:24 am

Newbie question.  Do Deflex/Reflex HAVE to be glued up?  Can't you do the same with steam or heat bending?

Keith

Yes, i think you could do the same with heat bending.  I just prefer to cut my lumber into strips and then glue it up...I think I like the fumes from the epoxy too much!