Average takedown recurve and longbow limb pad angles?

[Sant-Ravenhill]

Does this sound correct? Recurve from 18 to 20 degrees and longbow 10 to 12 degrees? Thanks for your time.

[kennym]

I’d say real close, my td longbow is 12 and the ilf recurve I built I think was 19 if I remember right .

[Crooked Stic]

I use the same angle for both. 12%. The curve limb just needs to be designed to not have too much preload.

[Wolftrail]

I have built 2 all wood 3 piece bows.  I made my pads 7dgs.  It seems to place less stress on the limbs.  You could go 12-15dgs with huge hooks on the tips, but would be a little tricky to tiller, but I'm just been safe. . 

[Sant-Ravenhill]

I use the same angle for both. 12%. The curve limb just needs to be designed to not have too much preload.

Shallower curve equals less preload? My thought is a fairly straight limb until the curve on the recurve.

Thanks to all that have posted!

[Crittergetter]

I also designed both my lb and recurves to use 12 degrees for both. That way I can utilize the same riser.

[Sant-Ravenhill]

I also designed both my lb and recurves to use 12 degrees for both. That way I can utilize the same riser.

Do you use more of a longbow size riser or the larger recurve type?

Thanks again to all that have posted!

[Crittergetter]

Riser shape and size is more of a personal preference as long as the overall length and pad angel are of proper proportions for the individual design.

I prefer more of a longbow style myself.

[Sant-Ravenhill]

Thanks Crittergitter.