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Author Topic: Riser/Limb Switchup idea.. Bad or good?  (Read 369 times)

Offline Pettiford37

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Riser/Limb Switchup idea.. Bad or good?
« on: November 28, 2016, 06:09:00 PM »
Hi, Its my first post here, couldnt really find the information I need so here goes:

I have an old Samick "Spirit 2" take down recurve thats 50# 60in with a 21" or 22" riser that stacks like crazy at my draw length. Im trying to somehow turn it into a usable bow by getting longer limbs and this is my idea:

The limbs are no longer available from Samick, they are hex bolt with two pins. From what I can tell, the connection is compatible with most of the greatree bows, of few of the older PSE, the Bear Sonoma and the SAS courage.
Now, I could just buy new, longer limbs from SAS or Greatree, but then my current limbs would be useless. So, Im thinking of buying a Bear Sonoma at 40#, and swapping the limbs.

 I'm pretty sure the Bear Sonoma has a shorter riser, So I believe Id end up with something like a 56" bow thats around 55#, and a 64" bow thats around 35# (Assuming the sonoma riser is 18", which I think it is). Hopefully both would be relatively shootable because the riser/limb lengths would be more proportional.

Is this a really stupid idea? I wouldnt be surprised if theres something im not considering. I appreciate any advice. FYI, this is not my main bow, I just want make it into something I or someone else could actually use.

Thanks in advance! sorry, post turned out kinda long

Offline old_goat2

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Re: Riser/Limb Switchup idea.. Bad or good?
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2016, 06:34:00 PM »
You have to consider limb pad angles too at a minimum(affects draw weight), plus the dimensional fit in the pockets etc. I personally would probably just sell the one bow and add the money to the money you would spend on the bear or limbs you mentioned and buy a used bow that will work and possibly likely work better
David Achatz
CPO USN Ret.
Various bows, but if you see me shooting, it's probably a Toelke in my hand!

Offline Pettiford37

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Re: Riser/Limb Switchup idea.. Bad or good?
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2016, 11:53:00 PM »
Thanks, good advice

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