Limbs | SHOCQ Olympus - 66-70 Inch - 16-36 lbs
International fitting recurve limbs from Shocq.
Key features:
- International fitting for wide compatibility.
- Poundage range ideal for beginners.
- Great price point.
Technical specifications:
Fitting: ILF
Material: Fibre/ Wood
Length Options: Short 66", Medium 68", Long 70" bows.
Poundage Options: 16-36 lbs
Labelling of the limbs
The limbs of a bow are always marked with a label indicating not only the draw weight of the limbs but also the length of the handle or the length of the bow to which the draw weight refers. This label can look like the following:
19H 25# 62" or
If the length of the handle is not specified, a 25" handle is usually the basis for the draw weight specification. In the case of special bows, where the limbs are only suitable for the respective handle, the draw weight specification is naturally related to the corresponding handle.
Many limbs are also available in three various lengths - mostly called short, medium and long - allowing you to reach 66, 68 and 70" despite having the same handle.
Conversion of draw weight and bow length
Many limbs have universal mounting options, enabling them to be used on various handles of one manufacturer or multiple manufacturers. It should be noted, however, that the use of a shorter or longer handle results in a change in the bow length and the draw weight.
As a rule of thumb one can remember the following:
or
+2" handle length = +2" bow length & -2 lbs draw weight
i.e.: If the handle is 2" shorter than the length to which the draw weight refers on the limbs, the bow is 2" shorter and the draw weight increases by 2 lbs.
Example table for limbs with the draw weight specification for a 25" handle (e.g. 20# @ 25") and a bow length of 68". The table is incomplete and can be continued at will depending on the handle length.
|
Draw weight in lbs |
Length of Handle |
Bow length |
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|
indication |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
- |
- |
- |
@ 23" |
Short |
|
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
- |
- |
- |
@ 25" |
Short |
|
|
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
- |
- |
- |
@ 27" |
Short |
|
|
|
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|
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
@ 23" |
Medium |
|
|
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
@ 25" |
Medium |
|
|
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
@ 27" |
Medium |
|
|
|
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|
- |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
@ 23" |
Long |
|
|
- |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
@ 25" |
Long |
|
|
- |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
@ 27" |
Long |
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