I just started into shooing a recurve, and I'm looking for a little education on bow length measurements and string length selection.
I have a 19" riser and long limbs. By the listings and from the pro shop this is a 62" bow. However, when I measure it tip to tip it is only 60" long. Is this typical with ILF setups? DO you measure recurves including the curled ends or straight line?
When it comes to string selection, from videos I've seen and articles I've read the length of your string should be 3-4" shorter than the measured length from string groove to string groove on your recurve. However with the setup I left the pro shop with my string is almost 1/2" longer than the straight line measurement from string groove to string groove. Are there any hard and fast rules for selecting string length for an ILF recurve?
My setup was put together at a very reputable shop (RMS) and has been feeling great and shooting great. Just looking to advance my knowledge on the subject.
I have a 19" riser and long limbs. By the listings and from the pro shop this is a 62" bow. However, when I measure it tip to tip it is only 60" long. Is this typical with ILF setups? DO you measure recurves including the curled ends or straight line?
When it comes to string selection, from videos I've seen and articles I've read the length of your string should be 3-4" shorter than the measured length from string groove to string groove on your recurve. However with the setup I left the pro shop with my string is almost 1/2" longer than the straight line measurement from string groove to string groove. Are there any hard and fast rules for selecting string length for an ILF recurve?
My setup was put together at a very reputable shop (RMS) and has been feeling great and shooting great. Just looking to advance my knowledge on the subject.