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Discussion starter · #22 ·
Deflex is when the the you move closer to the shoulder away from the grip.

So deflex with respect to draw curves is the same as having a shorder draw length.
http://www.merlin-bows.co.uk/article...r Deflex.pdf
Let's just make a clear definition of what constitutes each design. First of all, draw an
imaginary line between the points on the riser where the limbs exit at each end. Now, the
position of the throat of the grip in relation to that line determines the amount of reflex or
deflex you have. If the grip is in front of the line, towards the target, then it is deflex. If it
is behind the line towards the bow string, then it is reflex.
Its saying the same thing I said.
 
Discussion starter · #24 ·
Im not talking about compound bows. Maybe some some of this carries over - but I dont know. So Im not getting into that.

If you are talking about recurves - your question doesnt make much sense.
A reflex riser(all else being the same) will have a a smaller brace height than a neutral or deflex riser.
 
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