Question about laminated long bows

[Patrick McCormick]

Does the glass on the belly go under the riser or extend under the riser?

heres a rough sketch of what I'm asking:
     

which is correct? will either work?

[wingnut]

Both are correct.  Two different designs.

Mike

[Patrick McCormick]

are there any advantages to the top design? Cause its a bunch harder but if it has the right advantages I might try to go that route

[PV]

The top design supports the fadeout with the bottom glass. You'll need to feather it out more than the diagram.

The bottom design will require a power lam between the laminations longer than the handle to keep the bow from bending through the handle.

Clear as mud eh?

[Don Miller]

what is a "power" lam?