reducing weight on a long bow

[JrsyBowHunter]

Hi i have a longbow, bamboo limbs with clear glass and was wondering what is involved to reduce the weight of the bow about 3 to 4 lbs, thanks for any help.

[Don Stokes]

Steven, I would call the manufacturer.

[JrsyBowHunter]

this is something i want to experiment with don, but thanks for the reply

[macbow]

Steven.
The long bow is about the easiest to reduce for me.
3 to 5 pounds is pretty easy.
I'd suggest removing a small amount from the belly side with a file or light rasp. You'd be trapping, that is leave the back at full width and maybe a 1/32 from the belly on each side equally from the four edges. Then sand smooth and check weight.

Move slowly and use a block and long strokes when sanding to keep straight lines.
It may take as much as 1/16 inch to get 5 pounds but do it in steps.
Ron