Bowyers guess-timation

[Carpdaddy]

I am working on a 60" AMO hybrid that came out a little low so I am shortening at the tips. Just finished a 58" on the same form so I know it's not a problem. I just need a few to chime in on how much I would increase per inch shortened? Would like to gain 4-6lbs, should I go 1/2", 1", ???

[Carpdaddy]

This is the bow I'm working on..
 

[Carpdaddy]

Strung profile of the 58" bow before it...
 

[Roy from Pa]

1" off each end should get you 5# more

[breazyears]

I like that profile.
Not sure about the weight thing...sorry.

[Carpdaddy]

Tips removed..
 

[Carpdaddy]

Tips replaced..
 

[Carpdaddy]

The painful part..
 

[Carpdaddy]

And now she wears the string of her 58" partner. Will have to get back to you on what poundage it turned out.
 

[talkingcabbage]

That's a sexy profile!  How's the finger pinch with a shorty?

[Carpdaddy]

Finger pinch not an issue with the extreme forward handle.

[Carpdaddy]

I only got one answer so time to see how accurate Roy was.
 

[Carpdaddy]

Hard to hold at the 26 1/4" AMO standard steadily with one foot in a strap while taking a picture with the other hand!
Looks like ole Roy knows a little something, from 42 to 48lb, gained 6lbs.