Been shooting Schafers with dymondwood for over twenty years now with out a single problem. Most are stiff bows, the bow I am shooting right now is one of Mr. Brunners old recurves, 3 pc. TD. , 60" - 93# @ 291/2", so this little bow is probably a bit on the stressed side and absolutely smokes an arrow and hits right where you are lookin.Bow is probably 25 years old?? Riser is in perfect condition except for scuffs and scrapes ect. Would trust one of Pauls and Dave and Beths dymond wood riser bows anywhere on the planet. Matter of fact , my next td recurve from Dave and Beth with be with a Dymond wood riser. Butch NM