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Title: Foam + carbon limbs dent resistance
Post by: KriKri on December 19, 2010, 05:03:00 PM

Hi there all

Some years ago my great plains falls on the rock, as a result I have to do some sand paper work in order to remove the nicks on the edge of the limbs, the bow strength were not affected at all and was still a great shooter

My question is, do you, guys, belive that the foam cored limbs would be more dent resistant than wood limbs in such case ?? or do you think that they could be more prone to tear ?

And what about the carbon layers, is there any risk that a tear could go thru ??

Thanks for looking    :thumbsup:  

Chris

Title: Re: Foam + carbon limbs dent resistance
Post by: HMlongbow on December 26, 2010, 07:31:00 PM

There is always that chance.  I am about to try a foam core with carbon overlays and see how they perform.  I have had good luck with carbon over bamboo or actionwood but the dent resistant thing I don't think it is going to matter either way.

Title: Re: Foam + carbon limbs dent resistance
Post by: KriKri on December 29, 2010, 01:28:00 PM

Hi BOWDOC30

Thanks for your feedback
I'de to see those limbs, just curious.