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    Old 11-13-2008, 02:44 PM
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    Default Can someone explain the whole FOC thing?
    Ok I understand the concept of weighting the front of the arrow, but what purpose does it serve. All the info you guys can give will help in building my arrow.
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    Old 11-13-2008, 02:50 PM
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    Default RE: Can someone explain the whole FOC thing?
    As long as you don't mind some technical reading, go here:

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    Old 11-13-2008, 02:51 PM
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    well done bob.
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    Old 11-13-2008, 02:52 PM
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    It's about leverage and deflection. The further the balance point is forward on the arrow, the more leverage the vanes have over the head. The further forward from center the deflection point is, the less it can deflect (bend) when it encounters resistance (smaller wave amplitude).
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    Old 11-13-2008, 02:54 PM
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    It's about leverage. The further the balance point is forward on the arrow, the more leverage the vanes have over the head.


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    Old 11-13-2008, 03:30 PM
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    Try to throw a dart backwards and you'll geta (simpler)idea of what FOCdoes for you.
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    Old 11-13-2008, 03:35 PM
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    Fricken Over Complicated[8D]
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    Old 11-13-2008, 05:18 PM
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    Ok I am definately not understanding exactly what this does. So if I add a weighted insert and heavier head I get better penetration?
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    Old 11-13-2008, 05:41 PM
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    I believe arrow flight is affected as well. Mine seem to stabilize faster w/125g as opposed to 100g
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