Impact of age on a bow

[nleroux2]

This may belong in pow-wow, but since it would likely be you makers who had the answers I posted here.
What, if any, would be the result of 10 years of use on a bow's strength, flexibility, and speed. I'm thinking specifically of a BW PL. (assuming proper use and care of course)
Thanks

[Echatham]

Its probably on its last leg and could blow up at any moment.  Send it to me and ill dispose of it properly before someone gets hurt  

I think with glass bows you got nothing to worry about.

[Bowjunkie]

I don't know about strength, flexibility, and speed, but durability can be an issue with use. How much of an issue, or when, depends on care, design and quality of construction. I've seen the glass fail on a few recurves right at the fadeouts/wedges on the bow's back.

[macbow]

Interesting question.
Since it is a B/W I'd suggest contacting Toby or one of the owners and ask them. They should have some data.

I can't help but think that flexing a bow thousands of times over years has to have some effect.

[bornofmud]

I'm sure there's an effect, though I've shot bear recurves (including a magnum which is experiencing considerably more strain I would imagine) from the early to mid 70's, and wouldn't have been able to tell you that they were that old.  Seemed like new as far as I could tell.

so long as it's built well, and has been well taken care of, I think they can last a good amount longer than you'd expect.

[mahantango]

I have glass lam recurves going back to the late 50's that I can't even begin to guess how many thousands of arrows they have seen. Some I shoot nearly every day, haven't ever lost a pound of draw weight, and would be hard pressed to tell that they are not new.

[nleroux2]

Thanks all. It's been lightly used and sitting for the last few years. I knew the use was light my concern was time. I know I don't work as well as I did ten years ago, strength fading, speed is slowing except when heading to the toilet which is more frequent all the time.

Sounds like a good bow wouldn't suffer my fate.
I think I'll buy.