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02-02-2002, 08:04 AM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Manitowoc WI USA
Posts: 79
RE: Hard cam and soft cam. . . difference?
The technical difference between a "Hard Cam" and a "Soft Cam" is in the shape of the draw force curve. A "Soft Cam" will have more of mountain peak look to it.....kind of like this /\. The "Hard Cam" will have more of a Plateau look to its curve with sharp walls early in the curve and late in the curve. Like this...../ \.
On a peformance side the Cam type also explains the shock or force it transfers to the arrow. A "Hard Cam" will transfer more energy to the arrow than a "Soft Cam" will and that is why the charts always say to add a few pounds for the "Hard Cam"
Personally the cam type isn't the important thing in my opinion as a selection point for a beginner. More impartantly is to be properly fit (Draw Length) and stick to a more forgiving riser design. (Less ReFlex)
I hope this has answered your question.
Happy Shooting!
>>>------Tony Virnoche------>>>
>>>---The Archery Program--->>>
Edited by - thearcheryprogram on 02/02/2002 09:06:50
On a peformance side the Cam type also explains the shock or force it transfers to the arrow. A "Hard Cam" will transfer more energy to the arrow than a "Soft Cam" will and that is why the charts always say to add a few pounds for the "Hard Cam"
Personally the cam type isn't the important thing in my opinion as a selection point for a beginner. More impartantly is to be properly fit (Draw Length) and stick to a more forgiving riser design. (Less ReFlex)
I hope this has answered your question.
Happy Shooting!
>>>------Tony Virnoche------>>>
>>>---The Archery Program--->>>
Edited by - thearcheryprogram on 02/02/2002 09:06:50
02-03-2002, 09:22 AM
#4
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,175
RE: Hard cam and soft cam. . . difference?
I agree with both the previous answers.
Because of the steep rise to peak draw weight, and the long dwell on peak before hitting the quick drop into the letoff, hard cams are a lot harder and less pleasant to pull than soft cams. But, that draw characteristic is where the high speed ratings come from.
In my opinion, a beginner should start out with a 'middle of the road' bow. Brace height no less than 7", between 38-40" axle to axle, with a soft cam. A beginner needs to learn the basics of shooting form and tuning first, before moving up to a hard cam, high speed bow.
Speed is the buzz word these days. Speed sells bows. But speed is not the end all, be all. Learning to be an accurate shot is a lot more important than shooting smoking fast arrows.
I recommend this site below to all newcomers to archery. Lots of information from one of archery's top shooters.
http://domino.htcomp.net/ragsdale.nsf
Edited by - Arthur P on 02/03/2002 11:30:00
Because of the steep rise to peak draw weight, and the long dwell on peak before hitting the quick drop into the letoff, hard cams are a lot harder and less pleasant to pull than soft cams. But, that draw characteristic is where the high speed ratings come from.
In my opinion, a beginner should start out with a 'middle of the road' bow. Brace height no less than 7", between 38-40" axle to axle, with a soft cam. A beginner needs to learn the basics of shooting form and tuning first, before moving up to a hard cam, high speed bow.
Speed is the buzz word these days. Speed sells bows. But speed is not the end all, be all. Learning to be an accurate shot is a lot more important than shooting smoking fast arrows.
I recommend this site below to all newcomers to archery. Lots of information from one of archery's top shooters.
http://domino.htcomp.net/ragsdale.nsf
Edited by - Arthur P on 02/03/2002 11:30:00
