Opinions wanted

[sleepyhollow]

Having a discussion with another archer on the following-I have my opinion on this but would like to hear others-would hanging a recurve bow in a case that has a hanging loop be pretty much the same as storing a bow standing up in a corner on the limb tip?, it's still the weight of the bow bearing down on the tip right?, if so why have a loop on the case?, or...maybe I'm totally off base here  

[Pine]

The loop is for storing the case . I wouldn't store a bow that way .

[Hud]

IMO bows should be stored on a bow rack or hung unstrung when not in use for more than a day, or two. Strings were made to shoot the bow, not store it. Bow cases are good for transporting, not storing, because moisture may be trapped and cause a problem. Same thing with rubber tip protectors.

[The Whittler]

Yes it's the same as storing in a closet or corner of a room. The weight will be on the bottom limb.

[Jon Stewart]

Not a good idea.

[Zradix]

I'd say it is better than leaning it in a corner.
..but not the best thing for it either.

[Robert Armstrong]

Don't think I would store it that way. I think it's the same as standing it in the corner.

[Bjorn]

If the bow is in a bag and you hang the bag by a hook attached, part of the weight of the bag is exerting pressure on the lower limb in addition to the weight of the bow. Standing in the corner in the bag same applies.

[sleepyhollow]

My thoughts exactly, I will show this thread to the person in question, thanks guys

I think it kind of depends on the bow or how heavy the riser section is or how slight the tip section is. Even leaning in a corner or against a wall as long as it is straight and you pick it up every so often, the memory of the pressure will not affect most bows. Sitting in a twisted or crooked position of course should be avoided for long periods with thin tipped heavy riser bows, but lighter bows like Hill longbows, not such a big deal either way.

[BAK]

The primary reason you don't stand a bow on the limb is so as not to damage the tip, and it's history is likely dating back to fragile wood or horn tips.  

They do sell limb tip protectors which do a good job of protecting the tips from scratches and dings.

I wouldn't hesitate at all to hang the bow in a bag as it would be very gentile on the tip.  I don't think string tension has a thing to do with it.

[Sixby]

I have recurve racks for my recurves and hanging racks for my longbows. Longbows actually take a lot less room. My longbow racks hold 12 bows and recurve racks hold 11 but take up twice the wall space.
I would not recommend hanging recurves unless you use a leather loop down on the limb right below the recurve.

God bless, Steve

[sheepdogreno]

No good....just like standing it I'm corner of room. I keep a take down in a case but lying flat under spare bed

[7 Lakes]

If this is a zip open case with a tie or velcro fastening at the grip it's ok.  You just don't want the bottom limb tip taking the bows weight. Think what happens to a 2x4 leaning against the wall.