Newbie with Riser Question

[Mad Dog]

I have an extra set of limbs for a Sage 62" recurve and was wanting to make a shorter riser for them. If I shorten the riser, but keep the same limb angle and get an appropriate length string should the poundage stay near the limb ratings? Is actionwood my best bet for riser material because it is laminated?
Thanks

[milehi101]

the weight will increase if you make the riser shorter than on the original bow.  Shortening the riser shortens the bow so the draw weight will go up.

[Mad Dog]

thanks for the reply. I wondered if that would happen. I'll have to rethink this project.