Hand shock hill style bows

[redant 60/65]

Thanks for all the replys this was a good poll.  

[swampthing]

Built right, a 7-8gpp arrow, with a dacron string, will only give a mild "thump," not a "shock" at the shot.  10-12gpp?? and FF just too "tame it," probably too much backset for you.
Straight limbs that slightly follow the string are quite a different animal than a bow that reflexes right off the riser to over an inch at the tips.

[Jeff Strubberg]

Originally posted by Mudd:
Does anyone have an "Ol Ben" Pearson they'd consider loaning me?

I want a refresher course in "HANDSHOCK....!"...lol

Plus it'll let me know if I have any teeth that need any work done to them..lol

God bless,Mudd

I used to shoot a 72lb Ol Ben.  The routine was 20 minutes of shooting, 2 tylenol and an ice pack!

[TSP]

Oh wait a minute, NOW I see what the problem is...this 'handshock' thing you guys are getting with your Hills.  It's actually an easy fix.  Your 'handshock' is quite likely the result of improper shock dispersion (linearly speaking) of the vibration qualities inherent to the inferior hyperbolic polymers/tension materials often used in the projectile, which directly and negatively affect the dampening and bending coefficients present.  Secondary repercussions can be very significant.  UNLESS the xylem and phloem centercores are 1.) present and 2.) of adequate weight and stiffness to compliment the draw weight specs, the end result is poor vibrational synergy...often referred to as 'Girly-Mun Syndrome' (Whiney & Softt et. al, 1957).

Simply put, use heavy WOOD arrows and you won't have problems.  

                             

[maxplan]

The longer the bow the more likely to give shock.  Grip is a big factor in reducing the effects of shock.

[Jeff Strubberg]

Both of which are how to migitate shock.  

Proving that yes, Hills do have handshock.    

[Chas]

Your 'handshock' is quite likely the result of improper shock dispersion (linearly speaking) of the vibration qualities inherent to the inferior hyperbolic polymers/tension materials often used in the projectile, which directly and negatively affect the dampening and bending coefficients present. Secondary repercussions can be very significant. UNLESS the xylem and phloem centercores are 1.) present and 2.) of adequate weight and stiffness to compliment the draw weight specs, the end result is poor vibrational synergy...often referred to as 'Girly-Mun Syndrome'

Yea, thats what I said!

[longbowben]

GIRLY-MAN SYNDROME          

[Rik]

. . . I think I just spewed coffee out my nose!

Chas nailed it with the simplest of explanations!

GMS

(Rhymes with PMS)

[GingivitisKahn]

quote:Originally posted by greyghost:

Gingiuitiskahn:    

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Too funny, too true!

[swampthing]

"Boys, if that string doesn't bite your wrist when you shoot, you got it braced too high."
Gotta love'm. Thank you Mr. Hill.