Oh my... Not to distract this thread from its current discussion, but I got a very interesting Tembo, (that I ordered on July 26th), two days ago. My requested draw weight, (45# @ 26"), was right on the money.
It is a straight gripped, dark bamboo, 66", string follow--but I ordered it with a 12" riser, rather than the 14" riser I enjoy on a very, very similar 66", string follow, Wesley Special. Also, the limbs do not exceed 1" in width at the fade outs, so they are slightly narrower and thicker than the Wesley.
Craig did an outstanding job, and tried to address every single nuance of what I ordered. I love this bow--and will try to send photographs when I am smart enough--but I wanted to give a shout-out to Nate, as many of his specific suggestions were incorporated into its design.
There is definitely something to this riser length discussion.... The limbs are drawing a little differently, maybe working a little differently. Very smooth; very forgiving.
I am still messing with brace height. The recommended brace height for this 66" bow is 6 and 1/4", I believe, but I think this bow wants a lower brace height.
I love my pair of Wesleys, (one string follow, one back set), but after just a few practice sessions, I feel the Tembo will be my "go-to" bow for the Hill Gang Hog Hunt. I hope this riser length observation is potentially useful.
Now, let us return to our regularly scheduled program....
Be well,
Bob Wilson
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