bow weight reduction?

[PBNJ]

Where / who can reduce a few pounds of weight off a bow? Other then sending it to the bowyer who is typically backed up and charges more then you think is necessary for that kind of rework. In the past I've heard of a few guys doing it but don't remember their names or businesses. Thanks in advance.

[Orion]

I believe the bow hospital is still in business.  Believe he is a member here, though can't remember his name.

[kennym]

Check with Randy at Primal Tech Bows

[Yooper-traveler]

Ken “2 bears” does it.  Great work, cheap and a fast turn around.  I think Randy stopped reducing but he may have started up again.

[pavan]

My wife could use 3 or 4 pounds shaved off of her Lost Creek NAT. She is not as strong since she broke her arm and having difficulties rebuilding her total strength.  I have done ASLs and cheap recurves but am not sure exactly what would be the best way to do it on a short hybrid.  What would it cost?  She has been on my back about getting it done versus me buying her another new bow.

[arrow30]

are there any videos that could walk a guy through the process, im sure I could do my own if I could see it done once or twice.

[stevem]

Montana Bows took 3 pounds off my Toelke Whip.  Cost was $100 and time was around 2 weeks.  Very pleased with the result. 

[Orion]

It's really not terribly difficult to do.  Sanding the back or belly has the greatest effect.  Sanding the sides of the limbs, not as much. Use a sanding block and count, even pressure strokes (on each limb), and check the weight/tiller after every 5-10 strokes or so.  Be careful of sanding the sides only, particularly on wider hybrid/recurve limbs or you could end up with limbs that look like hour glasses.