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Title: pma/psa black widow
Post by: gold-tip #1 on August 06, 2011, 11:12:00 AM
I was told at one time by someone on this site that between the psa and the pma that one was more forgiven then the other one. If so what one & whats the diff. between the two. Thx
Title: Re: pma/psa black widow
Post by: JRY309 on August 06, 2011, 12:12:00 PM
The PSA has a two inch shorter riser then a PMA.Generally a longer bow is more forgiving then a shorter one.Depends on what you are looking to do,target shooting or hunting.The PCH has alittle shorter riser then a PSA.
Title: Re: pma/psa black widow
Post by: Huntschool on August 06, 2011, 12:22:00 PM
JRY309 is right....

Both bows will "hunt" well.  The PMA(MA) type riser is longer and heavier due to its size consequently a bit more stable/forgiving.  The PSA(SA) can be a bit more manuverable for some folks.  The PCH is an even shorter riser. You can put longer working limbs on the shorter risers which some folks feel provides a smoother draw....
Title: Re: pma/psa black widow
Post by: Blueridge on August 06, 2011, 02:58:00 PM
I've had them both and have to say the PSA is one of the best shooting recurves I have ever owned.  60" and very smooth.
Title: Re: pma/psa black widow
Post by: TOEJAMMER on August 06, 2011, 05:08:00 PM
Everyone has their likes and dislikes.  Like Blueridge, I've had them both and unlike Blueridge, I got rid of the PSA and kept my 3 MAs.  Nothing wrong with the PSA just what fits me best.  To each his  own.
Title: Re: pma/psa black widow
Post by: MikeM on August 06, 2011, 05:39:00 PM
I prefer the larger sight window on the PMA.
Title: Re: pma/psa black widow
Post by: kat on August 06, 2011, 06:48:00 PM
The PMA is heavier, and the riser is longer than the PSA, as stated above.
Now, how long are the limbs we are talking about.
IMO, longer limbs are more forgiving and smoother than shorter limbs.
With equal length bows, keep in mind that the PSA will have longer limbs than the PMA.