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Title: Foam Core Limbs??
Post by: david janssen on December 08, 2007, 06:59:00 PM
I noticed some bowyers have Foam Core limbs. Can someone explain the benefits of this? I was just curious.Thanks for the advice.
Title: Re: Foam Core Limbs??
Post by: vermonster13 on December 08, 2007, 07:23:00 PM
Stability regardless of temperature. Consistency and smoothness of draw. Olympic shooters have been using them in their limbs for quite some time.
Title: Re: Foam Core Limbs??
Post by: david janssen on December 09, 2007, 06:54:00 AM
Thanks for the advice.
Title: Re: Foam Core Limbs??
Post by: outbackbowhunter on December 10, 2007, 09:47:00 PM
I have recently bought a bow with foam core limbs.

It is 65#, same as my old Bear Take down ( mag riser)

The Bear liked 2117's the new bow 2219's.

I suspect it's a bit quicker, lol.
Title: Re: Foam Core Limbs??
Post by: Onestringer on December 10, 2007, 10:01:00 PM
I talked to Bob Morrison about the foam core limbs he is building  He told me they are faster, quieter, smoother, and more forgiving.  I will find out for myself in a few months.
Title: Re: Foam Core Limbs??
Post by: HalfRack on December 12, 2007, 01:31:00 PM
Anybody know where a guy can get some of this foam in sheet form?

-Mike
Title: Re: Foam Core Limbs??
Post by: Chortdraw on December 12, 2007, 04:20:00 PM
I would like to build a bow trying the foam in the limbs myself. Like to know to get info. on this??

Chort
Title: Re: Foam Core Limbs??
Post by: laddy on December 12, 2007, 05:08:00 PM
I watched an olympic hopeful practicing with a bow that had the foam core.  I was floored by how flat that 41lb. bow shot his arrows at the long shot.  I wonder what the fps he was getting.  I want a Hill style with the stuff.
Title: Re: Foam Core Limbs??
Post by: foudarme on December 12, 2007, 05:19:00 PM
BORDER HEX V limbs can be bought with a foam core, if not they have a mapple core.