paradox question

[fujimo]

any ideas on how much the paradox factor assists arrow/fletch clearance.
in other words a shelf cut past center- so the shaft passes at center- shot with a really stiff shaft- one can assume that the fletches might bumb the shaft out- is this incorrect, or so negligible that it doesnt warrant concern.
and if not, then if one is not using a fancy fall away rest or biscuit, then one would actually be better off with a designed in paradox factor, even if it is only of a minimal degree.??!!!??
wayne

[Pat B]

All arrows paradox when shot. That is just physics. How much depends on the flexability of the shaft.

[fujimo]

mmm, thats why i made mention of the really stiff shaft,
well,so then the question is redundant i geuss!

[Mike Most]

I have been shooting cock feather out for years, (3 fletch) and just recently a feller older than me (I am 61) suggested I try cock feather in, as I would get better clearance, paradox would clear that cock feather. I am surprised at how much difference it makes... FWIW... Looking down on the arrow from the back my left feather always gets raggedy from shelf contact.(this flip may remedy that for me)

[SEMO_HUNTER]

You would think shooting it that way would wear down your cock feather even worse? I've read many times that if your arrow is spined correctly for the bow that the arrow will fly true regardless.
I just can't bring myself to do it, goes against everything I've ever been told I guess?

[fujimo]

for some reason, i have found some arrows consistantly fly better cock feather in, others the other way- i check them all.
so the question is, is it advantagous to build in some paradox into the bow design( still considering what Pat said!!), or rather to get the shaft to pass at center- (considering it would be a glass bow- making it easier).

[Pat B]

Properly spined arrows will clear the bow, center shot or 3/4" off center. It is the arrow that paradoxes not the bow. The bow just pushes the arrow.
  If you checked those arrows you will probably find the stiffest side of the arrow shoots best against the bow.

[macbow]

The bow design does effect what spine arrow will be required though. Cut to center bows will be able to use a wider range of spines especially heavier spines. A longbow shot off the fist uses a lighter spined arrow generally.
So I'd suggest the bow design is mostly what you like
because you can find arrows to match the bow. A cut to center design gives you more adjustment options with the rests etc.
On my trad bows I like shooting off the fist or a floppy rest and have no problems matching arrows to the bow.
Ron