preload when is it to much

[BrushWolf]

Is there away to know when you have to much preload in your limbs. I have been trying different pad angles with my static limb design. The set up now are very quiet and have no vibration when shot. I am very pleased with them but want to make them the best they can be. Maybe even get them closer 190s with 10gr per pound. Even though the deer cant tell the difference. Just not sure were to much preload comes in to play or how to measure it.

[Mad Max]

This bow was made by a guy that started make bows in the 80's.
He sold many of these types of Static Recurves.
8" of Reflex.
This is how I build mine.
   

His is 58" mine is 56"
 

[Mad Max]

This is the first one off  the form.
I need more bend at the tips.

Interesting Topic...  I am curious as to what some have to say... I have some of my own thoughts on this but not enough experience to put in some honest, 'For Sure' input... And I am only making Hybrids for now...

[monterey]

Originally posted by Mad Max:
This is the first one off  the form.
I need more bend at the tips.

Why more in the tips?  Or are you meaning less bend in the inner limb.

Interesting topic

[Mad Max]

Brushwolf
The riser on the top one is 12-3/4" long (yes) and 58" NTN

[Mad Max]

Originally posted by monterey:
 

Originally posted by Mad Max:
This is the first one off  the form.
I need more bend at the tips.

Why more in the tips?  Or are you meaning less bend in the inner limb.

Interesting topic [/b]

more string angle
More bend 6"? from the static Fade, to the the Static fade.
Also that would make less bend from the riser

[BrushWolf]

Now that has me thinking. Thats a great looking bow.

[Dmaxshawn]

That second Bow looks like a sheepeater obsideon.  Both good looking bows tuned in for the topic

[Mad Max]

Originally posted by Dmaxshawn:
That second Bow looks like a sheepeater obsideon.  Both good looking bows tuned in for the topic

The top bow is the shaman 58" T/D static recurve.
Same guy made the sheepeater