I am currently involved in a research project that will be used to address some of the major engineering deficiencies currently found in modern compound archery bows. To coin a phrase from Don Henley, I am engaged in “Building the Perfect Beast”. The kind folks at Gordon Composites have stepped forward to supply laminated springs; however, there are some other questions that need answering before we can proceed to the testing phase. 1: Can anyone please direct me to a source familiar with the manufacture of prototype archery cams? 2: What specs are the current specs for bearings in common use today? Thanks for your help, K
I cannot answer your questions, however I am quite curious if you don't mind explaining... what are the engineering deficiencies? What's your long term goal with this research project? Good luck in your quest. Love a good engineering project.
Once the Earth was flat and bows were strung with sinew. I am glad you are satisfied with BowTech engineering. Why do you keep buying new bows?
what are the engineering deficiencies? What's your long term goal with this research project? Maybe I can be help in another way.
#1. Riser torque induced by asymmetric limb forces and cam designs #2. Efficiencies lost to friction associated with cable guard installations compensating for item #1 #3. Poor nock end arrow travel upon release related to items #1 and 2 with associated projectile speed losses and accuracy degradation #4. Increased projectile velocity due to efficiencies in geometry and component design(s) If the initial testing shows the promise I suspect is embodied in the combined designs, an actual hand drawn/hand carried compound bow would be the next step. The first two units would be a 30 inch axle-to-axle and a 33 inch axle-to-axle length. Additional testing would determine whether or not a trip to the ATA and SHOT shows is required. Some would say "It doesn't hurt to dream". This time, I'm adding some cash to the pot!
"Once the Earth was flat and bows were strung with sinew. I am glad you are satisfied with BowTech engineering. Why do you keep buying new bows? " guess I may have been being a bit short sighted. My mind can't comprahend anything better than what most high end bows are delivering these days. might be a raddical change comeing to bow design in the future that is out side the square of the typical compound bow
The perfect Beast is hanging across a set of 7x7 bull elk antlers in my basement. It's a Bowtech Destroyer 350 ..... in all seriousness. good luck with your research I am interested to hear more as you work on this project!
