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Title: Bow built for split or 3 under?
Post by: pznuts on September 13, 2012, 07:12:00 AM
I am having trouble reasoning this one out. How do you determine if a bow is set up for split or 3 under? Here is my thinking. If a bow is set up for three under you would have a brace height that is low on the bottom limb to compensate for the added stress of the additional fingers below midline. Is my thinking right on this one?
Title: Re: Bow built for split or 3 under?
Post by: Tim Finley on September 13, 2012, 09:55:00 AM
Doesnt matter its more how you hold your hand and where the center of the bow is. Theres a big differece between brace ht. and where that string is when the arrow comes off .I prefer mine 1`/8 stiff to even on the bottom limb and I have shot 3 under since the 60s. Same as split finger shooters.
Title: Re: Bow built for split or 3 under?
Post by: Butch Speer on September 13, 2012, 11:35:00 AM
I don't think that will matter too much either way. I don't believe string walkers have special made bows.
Title: Re: Bow built for split or 3 under?
Post by: Greg Clark on September 13, 2012, 03:21:00 PM
Measure the tiller of the limbs.  This is the distance from the riser / limb contact to the string.

Split finger is usually postive tiller on the top limb.  Distance between riser/limb to string on top limb is greater than bottom limb.

Typical 3 under tiller is even tiller or same distance top and bottom.

Someone will probably chime in that might explain it a little clearer.

Do a search on tiller and you will probably find plenty of info.
Title: Re: Bow built for split or 3 under?
Post by: rraming on September 13, 2012, 03:38:00 PM
Tim answered your question