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Author Topic: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?  (Read 883 times)

Offline Bldtrailer

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What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« on: December 19, 2013, 10:24:00 AM »
Soon to order my dream   :bigsmyl:  bow and I'm considering stadic limbs (only have had full working limbs) what's the diffence   :help:  the good and the bad.  The bow I'm looking at static 7-73/8 brace>>>---> full working limbs 71/4-73/4 brace. Are there any consers   :dunno:  with a low brace hight?
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2013, 10:37:00 AM »
do a search on static and you should bring up a thread from earlier this year that covered this subject very well.

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Offline Nathan Killen

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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2013, 08:07:00 PM »
I've got a Stalker Coyote with static limbs and really like it. Its the only static limb bow I've ever owned and I think all recurves that I buy in the future will be static tip. From my experience they out perform dynamic limb bows in every category and I've found no disadvantages and no problems of any kind.
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2013, 08:56:00 PM »
Two things on the con side,first you will need a stringer which is the biggest problem for me as a hunter. This only means you need one with you in case you need to replace a string.
The second is if you can't get use to early weight in the draw cycle and then a very smooth draw over the rest of the draw. This for me is no problem because the benefit is a faster bow.
The stringer really is the only thing and I'm willing to make that sacrifice for all the benefits.
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2013, 10:01:00 PM »
I own 2 Kwyk Styks, an Eagle Wing Steppe Eagle, and owned an RER XR.

I'm completely sold on the static limb concept.

There's only one working limb recurve I plan to buy in the future and that is a BW PCH just because I've wanted one for a while now.  Wish they came in static tip.

That aside, the statics I've owned have all been much quieter and faster than working limb recurves I own(ed).

Almost makes me think about getting rid of my longbows...LOL....almost, but not quite!
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2013, 12:13:00 AM »
Read Abe's stringer comment.  Then read it again.  Never ever use anything but the bowyer recomended stringer on a static tip.  I used one not recomemded for my bow once.  All I got to keep was the riser.
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2013, 01:02:00 AM »
I have an rer xr and there are no cons. An "almost" con is some early draw weight...but the late "let off" more than makes up for it. Quiet, fast, smooth on the draw. I have no problems stringing mine the non-recommended way.
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2014, 02:19:00 PM »
I have an RER static recurve.. 58 inch at 46lbs and it is one of the nices, smoothest drawing, fastest bows I've ever owned..just a joy to shoot..I'm convinced the modern day statics are the way to go..
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2014, 02:33:00 PM »
But it is a very good idea to use a stringer..I have broken a tip off another bow..it is better to be safe than sorry..I just leave my RER strung up during hunting season..but I always use a stinger on my recurves..
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2014, 02:33:00 PM »
Don't see the cons. My stalker is quiet and preforms well! It's the only type of recurve I'll shoot, just because of the noise difference.
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2014, 02:34:00 PM »
But it is a very good idea to use a stringer..I have broken a tip off another bow..it is better to be safe than sorry..I just leave my RER strung up during hunting season..but I always use a stinger on my recurves..
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2014, 02:37:00 PM »
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2014, 02:38:00 PM »
I have an RER static recurve.. 58 inch at 46lbs and it is one of the nices, smoothest drawing, fastest bows I've ever owned..just a joy to shoot..I'm convinced the modern day statics are the way to go..
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2014, 02:47:00 PM »
no cons here. I just don't unstring it often, if ever.
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2014, 03:43:00 PM »
I've owned a few RER static tips and have yet to see any cons. I use the push-pull method to string my longbows, but use a stringer for ALL my recurves, so the static tip is no different for me. I have an RER LXR now. The 58"static tip curve limbs are 43# @ 28" and the 62" longbow limbs come in at 46# @ 28", so there are some minor speed differences. They both shoot within a few fps on the technoscreen readout in our archery league, though.

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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #15 on: January 29, 2014, 03:46:00 PM »
I like Static tips......I feel they perform better, at least the ones I have had and still have......there are no cons!!
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #16 on: January 29, 2014, 04:00:00 PM »
Like others have said, I don't see any cons.  Static tips seem to perform better and are quieter.
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #17 on: January 29, 2014, 09:35:00 PM »
cons,
Static tips are more sensitive to finger pressure at release, Static tips generally use a wider thin core limb, which makes them likely to twist, and their string life is shorter.

Pros,Been covered above but better performance. Not buying that.
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #18 on: January 29, 2014, 11:14:00 PM »
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cons,
Static tips are more sensitive to finger pressure at release, Static tips generally use a wider thin core limb, which makes them likely to twist, and their string life is shorter.

Pros,Been covered above but better performance. Not buying that.
Respectfully disagree with the above. Wide? You ever see a ballistik or a talon?  Not wide at all. Release is no more critical than any other bow. Performance wise they are exceptional when properly designed. String life is the same as any other bow.
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Re: What's the pros and cons of static limbs?
« Reply #19 on: January 30, 2014, 09:56:00 AM »
overbo, what makes for the shorter string life?
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