Floppy Arrow

[PebblePlacement]

What does a up and down floppy arrow usually mean?

From 10m, huge flop at around 5-6m from shooter, straightens before impact with intended target (well close )
Homemade 53#@26" longbow (I draw 26"), center cut off shelf, self nocks on 31" arrows 125grain on 550gram maple shafts. Split finger w glove. Nocking onto string a touch above center (bare string(no nock))

What is the major tuning factor for this flight?

Thank You All.

[ChuckC]

Often that means the nock point height is not correct.  It can be other things, including your release.  Start with the nock height and change one thing at a time.  Put a nock point in place or it will change constantly.  Start   at least  the thickness of your arrow above level (with the shelf).  I would go as high as 3/4" to start.

Also, self made bow. .  At what point, relative to center line of the bow , did you cut in the shelf ?

ChuckC

[Bill Carlsen]

You  need to find the correct nocking point and install some sort of marker.

[PebblePlacement]

I cut dead center and added hair-on jersey cow skin.
Could the size of my shield cut kick it up?
Or the wrapping on my self nocks?

[PebblePlacement]

i have to go shoot this bow and figure out the nock point!

[Bill Carlsen]

When I am searching for the correct nocking point I use a bare shaft and a moveable nock point on the string. I get only 10 feet away from the target and shoot the bare shaft. I want it to enter the target parallel to the ground. It is hits nock low I raise it and vice versa if it is high. I keep on adjusting until I get that shaft going in straight.

[PebblePlacement]

Thanks Bill, great technique.

[ChuckC]

If you are going to do that, remember that the target you are aiming at should be somewhat at your height or you will always have a nock high arrow.
ChuckC