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Title: Question for the strap on users...
Post by: shortstroke 91 on November 27, 2011, 02:29:00 PM
Get your mind out of the gutter...

I'm curious how much they effect arrow impact. I recently tried out my new longbow and shot lights out (HAPPY_HAPPY_JOY_JOY) but when I put my GN strap on on her (on the riser about 1" from the fade outs)I instantly noticed a big difference on how much quieter it was but my arrows now all hit 12" left. Could it be the weight throwing me off or is the quiver hindering the bows performance and causing the shafts to be stiff?

How do I fix this?
Title: Re: Question for the strap on users...
Post by: Trad-Man on November 27, 2011, 02:34:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by shortstroke 91:
Get your mind out of the gutter...
LOL...very good title....made me laugh!

As for the rest, no clue.  I hate having my quiver mounted to my bow.  Throws off the balance and creates heqdaches.
Title: Re: Question for the strap on users...
Post by: A.S. on November 27, 2011, 02:35:00 PM
You definitely need to tune your bow with the quiver on. Your arrows will fly stiffer with the quiver on compared to how they fly with it off.

Other than than, for me it just comes down to shooting with the quiver on (I never take mine off). The balance of your bow is different, and takes some getting used to.
Title: Re: Question for the strap on users...
Post by: Fletcher on November 27, 2011, 03:07:00 PM
As A.S. wrote, the mass of the quiver affects how the bow reacts at the shot and you will generally need a lower dynamic spine; five lb is usually enuf.  The quick fix is to go to a heavier point, 30-40 grains.
Title: Re: Question for the strap on users...
Post by: Hill Hunter on November 27, 2011, 03:15:00 PM
I strap mine on at the fade outs and notice very little difference.
Title: Re: Question for the strap on users...
Post by: gregk on November 27, 2011, 03:33:00 PM
I havent noticed any difference, I miss equally with a quiver on or off. I would guess some bows would perform different though.
Title: Re: Question for the strap on users...
Post by: Bjorn on November 27, 2011, 04:12:00 PM
I strap mine to the riser-no difference in tuning.
Title: Re: Question for the strap on users...
Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 27, 2011, 05:23:00 PM
I find it hard to concentrate when I am wearing my strap-on so it does effect my accuracy, when its on my bow it helps with balance and for me makes the bow deader in my hand and makes me more accurate and you definitely should tune with it on!!  :rolleyes:    :bigsmyl:  Shawn
Title: Re: Question for the strap on users...
Post by: JParanee on November 27, 2011, 05:29:00 PM
I don't notice a difference except the bow is deader in the hand and I shoot better

I attacch on fadeouts
Title: Re: Question for the strap on users...
Post by: wingnut on November 27, 2011, 06:13:00 PM
and that is exactly why I don't use a bow quiver.  

Mike
Title: Re: Question for the strap on users...
Post by: longbowben on November 27, 2011, 06:25:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by JParanee:
I don't notice a difference except the bow is deader in the hand and I shoot better

I attacch on fadeouts
Same here.