Design let's hear it!

[Cherry Tree]

Just couple questions based off of your experience or actual data. My assumption is there are stats that would show that "typically" one design would have these results over another.

1. What limb design gains the least amount of pounds per inch at full draw?

2. What limb design has the most tension at brace?

[Kirkll]

I would say the best PPI design at full draw I've experienced is a super curve design, and runner up is the static tip recurve with long limbs.

The design that has the highest string tension at brace that ive  seen is a cross bow. The highest tension bow I've built is a 115# static tip recurve.

[Cherry Tree]

I appreciate your insight! The static tips you like how big and what agle is optimal I figure they could even be slightly curved.

[Kirkll]

I appreciate your insight! The static tips you like how big and what angle is optimal I figure they could even be slightly curved.

Designing a static tip recurve shape is a long drawn out process. There is a lot to it. Type of wedges used, forward taper rate, limb length, location of string nock on the curl, limb pad angle that determines preload, and the over all shape of the limb makes a huge difference too. Most beginners struggle with torsional stability, or limb twist, and typically start out with too much forward taper.

Start out with .001 FT, and use long lean wedges. you can use tip wedges for the hook, or use reverse tapers on the lighter draw weight bows. ( those are actually tougher to build and keep stable than 50# and up) id recommend using std ILF riser lengths and limb lengths to get started, and use a 16-17 degree limb pad angle.

That should get you going in the right direction.   kirk