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Offline NYArrow

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Help w/ a short takedown recurve
« on: September 01, 2015, 06:37:00 AM »
Hello Folks,

Been a while since I've posted much on the board (but I'm still lurking behind the scenes occasionally) I've searched pretty diligently for a decent plan / build along on a short, recurve take down and haven't had much luck. I still have a handful of material from Kennym and Troy I would like to put to use. Any thoughts? I appreciate the help.(I did find binghams plan on their site but was curious if there was something on the bench I was overlooking)
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Offline NYArrow

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Re: Help w/ a short takedown recurve
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2015, 10:45:00 PM »
How about some form plans?
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Offline razorback

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Re: Help w/ a short takedown recurve
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2015, 02:11:00 PM »
How short are you looking to go and are you thinking 2 piece or three piece.
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Re: Help w/ a short takedown recurve
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2015, 04:40:00 PM »
Yes how short are you wanting to go. I build three piece takedowns from 48" to 62".  Don't have plans but, could maybe trace one.

Offline NYArrow

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Re: Help w/ a short takedown recurve
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2015, 12:46:00 PM »
Chackworth was gracious enough to send me a template. Should arrive soon. As for length I don't really know what I want. I simply want a how I can hunt out of a blind of tree stand with.....that's not awkward and difficult as my 62" longbow. I'm a 28" draw and usually pull 75#. In this case I assume I Would have to decrease weight due to short design? I certainly don't want to put a bunch of time and effort into a short bow that's is unforgiving. What's the best balance between short and shootable?
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Offline NYArrow

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Re: Help w/ a short takedown recurve
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2015, 12:47:00 PM »
3 pc design is preferred btw
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Offline HMlongbow

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Re: Help w/ a short takedown recurve
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2015, 08:24:00 PM »
why not try a static curve design as you can still have the ease of long but strung about 4 inches shorter than the actual length.  My 62" bow strung is 59" NTN

Offline Jamman

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Re: Help w/ a short takedown recurve
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2015, 02:51:00 PM »
Hey N.Y.A I am looking for some plans too if you get lucky could you pass me a copy too :*)

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