Curious what the general thought is with draw weight on the super curves? For a while now I’ve been trying to find one local to me to shoot and get a feel for them with no success. I’ve finally decided to just go all in and jump on the build list and hope that the bow and I jive well. For y’all that have one or have had one built, did you go with slightly lower draw weight than you would have on a standard recurve limb? I typically order or buy used bows that come in at around 50# at my draw. That said with the light mass weight of the centaurs overall and added stored energy in the limbs I’m thinking about dropping back 5 or so #s. I feel like it’ll make the bow more pleasant to shoot. What are y’all’s thoughts with experience with them? Thanks.
Greenleaf
I had a Covert Hunter for awhile. The after shot vibrations of the limbs coaxed me away from staying with it for long. One thing that I did learn is that for them to perform correctly they need to be sized appropriately to the archer. If the bow is too long for your draw length, you won't be able to fully uncurl the curves and you won't see much benefit from the design. Too long of a draw and you will stress the limbs beyond the design limitations. I suggest confirming your draw length before placing the order. I know that mine has changed in the last few years due to injury and comfort.
I have found that the post-shot vibration is also a function of how aggressive the hook is in the limbs. I tried both the CV5 and the more aggressive Hex9 before ordering my Covert Hunter, and I went with the CV5 limbs partly for the reason that they had less vibration. Since a Centaur isn't a crazy aggressive hook, it may not be that much vibration.
Arrow weight and string dampeners also matter, just like in any other bow, and a super recurve can really throw a heavy arrow.
Arrow weight and string dampeners also matter, just like in any other bow, and a super recurve can really throw a heavy arrow.
I'd been shooting a 50 pound longbow that got to heavy, so I went to Border at the time and ordered some 40 pound Hex 7.5's. So a much different reason than your purchase. After testing and this is not an apples to apples comparison, because of all the changes made to both setups. Strings, arrows, etc. Arrow weight was a big difference.
The 7.5's after tuning pulled 39 pounds. I had dropped 11 pounds and gained 6 foot/pounds of KE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I shot a B&C moose with the setup. With Borders, a comparison of a conventional bow and reasonable arrows, you're going to get the same amount of energy at 40 pounds lighter. That said, to my knowledge Border were the fastest as they went from Hex to CV. Now, the BWC's might have it. I don't know that though???
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The 7.5's after tuning pulled 39 pounds. I had dropped 11 pounds and gained 6 foot/pounds of KE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I shot a B&C moose with the setup. With Borders, a comparison of a conventional bow and reasonable arrows, you're going to get the same amount of energy at 40 pounds lighter. That said, to my knowledge Border were the fastest as they went from Hex to CV. Now, the BWC's might have it. I don't know that though???
Bowmania
I realised I didn't really answer your question. I kept the same DW when going from my Bear TD to the CH with CV5s - about 40# (i think my CH is 42#, but whatever). The point is, it is nice bump in speed. I still don't have all my tuning done or gaps worked out, but I think my POD is somewhere around 10-15 yards farther.
So, take that with a grain of salt. It's a different limb profile and construction than the Centaur, but in principle it'll be a notable performance increase pound-for-pound.
So, take that with a grain of salt. It's a different limb profile and construction than the Centaur, but in principle it'll be a notable performance increase pound-for-pound.
Well, I was set on a centaur super curve. But a bow I’ve been after for years just popped up for sale on classifieds and I jumped on it! Brand new Wenegerd Ibex 18 with his markhor limbs. I cannot wait to ge try hands on this thing! Looks like maybe I’ll have a triple carbon longbow built by Jim instead
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