Weak/strong

[DC]

When I pull this bow a little the part above the arrow goes up. Does this mean the left limb is strong and/or the area above the arrow is weak?

[wizardgoat]

I think a few things can make this happen on a character bow, but ya, probably the main one being the left limb is stronger. Let's see er bend

[DC]

Thanks Goat, I'm just starting. I'm trying to follow "no set" to the letter. I'm a little gun shy after the two bows taking set at Cumberland.

[simson]

Yes, both is true.
Try to get a stick bending from the outers to middle to inner third.
When you clap the bow in a vise and put a weight on the tip you can measure the amount of travelling. Compare to the other limb and you see easily the stronger one.