Brace height question
#1
Brace height question
In my quest to find my perfect bow, I have all but fallen in love with the Hoyt Supertec. My biggest concern is the 6" brace height, not so much for string/arm inteference but more for shootability reasons. If all of the hype about fall away rests is true, then low brace height bows should be just as easy to shoot as average brace height bows wouldn't they? I think the argument has always been that the arrow is on the rest and being pushed by the string for a longer duration therefore any torque or flinching induced by the shooter has a greater possibility of affecting the arrow flight correct? Could someone clear this up for me if I'm wrong?
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#2
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Inverness, MS
Posts: 3,982
RE: Brace height question
I'm more concerned with string slap on my coat during cold weather. I chose the 8.25 brace height Protec. Those couple of inches can be huge when shooting with heavy clothing. The next bow I buy will have an even higher brace height.
#4
RE: Brace height question
I think the argument has always been that the arrow is on the rest and being pushed by the string for a longer duration therefore any torque or flinching induced by the shooter has a greater possibility of affecting the arrow flight correct?
#5
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 29
RE: Brace height question
In my experience I think the wrist slap issue has alot to do with the form of the person shooting the bow combined with the brace height. Some people can get away with it and some cant. I personally can not go below 6.5
#6
RE: Brace height question
ORIGINAL: ijimmy
Would/could you elaborate on this instead of just offering "no way" as an explanation? I'm really trying to understand ALL of the advantages of the fall away rests and what effects it has on the way the bow shoots.
Wouldn't it be the same? If the powerstroke of the bow is longer then in my mind the string would be in contact with the arrow for a longer duration which would be longer time as well.
NO WAY
Longer duration or longer distance?
#7
RE: Brace height question
Mike.
In theory the rest has dropped when most torquing happens.
On most fallaway rests the arrow is only in contact with the rest for about 2" then it should be out of the way.
The main problem people come up against with short brace bows is wrist slap but what a lot tend to over look is the fact that along with the low brace they are also shooting a draw lenght that is too long and are forced to lock their elbow.
The trick is to get the proper draw lenght so you are shooting with a slight bend in the elbow thus taking the string away from your fore arm.
Keep a loose grip all the way through the follow through and let the bow roll forward that should stop a lot of the death grip induced torque.
I have found with proper draw lenght and form there is no real big difference from shooting a 5 5/8" and a 7 7/8" brace bow.
In theory the rest has dropped when most torquing happens.
On most fallaway rests the arrow is only in contact with the rest for about 2" then it should be out of the way.
The main problem people come up against with short brace bows is wrist slap but what a lot tend to over look is the fact that along with the low brace they are also shooting a draw lenght that is too long and are forced to lock their elbow.
The trick is to get the proper draw lenght so you are shooting with a slight bend in the elbow thus taking the string away from your fore arm.
Keep a loose grip all the way through the follow through and let the bow roll forward that should stop a lot of the death grip induced torque.
I have found with proper draw lenght and form there is no real big difference from shooting a 5 5/8" and a 7 7/8" brace bow.
#8
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Vernon Hills IL USA
Posts: 382
RE: Brace height question
I think that the idea that "proper form" can be adequately maintained in all hunting situations is where I have a problem with a low brace height bow for hunting. Unless you have a real short draw even with a drop away, the power stroke is longer on the shorter brace height bows and will attenuate form flaws. Hunting doesn't require accuracy so much as it requires forgiveness. Today with the powerful offerings that have a forgiving brace height i don't really see the need for the additional power that a lower brace height offers. Maybe for 3-d for someone who really has their form down and wants the extra speed to help with range estimation, there is an arguement. I don't see it for hunting. I think you need to think about what your needs are as a hunter and have the bow match those needs.
#9
RE: Brace height question
The main problem people come up against with short brace bows is wrist slap but what a lot tend to over look is the fact that along with the low brace they are also shooting a draw lenght that is too long and are forced to lock their elbow.
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Longer duration or longer distance?
Wouldn't it be the same? If the powerstroke of the bow is longer then in my mind the string would be in contact with the arrow for a longer duration which would be longer time as well.
Longer duration or longer distance?
Wouldn't it be the same? If the powerstroke of the bow is longer then in my mind the string would be in contact with the arrow for a longer duration which would be longer time as well.
#10
RE: Brace height question
Would/could you elaborate on this instead of just offering "no way" as an explanation? I'm really trying to understand ALL of the advantages of the fall away rests and what effects it has on the way the bow shoots.