How can I fix my brace height?

To adjust brace height, unstring the bow, remove the bottom string loop, and then twist or untwist the string. If your brace height is too low, give the bowstring two twists to increase the brace height by about ¼ inch.

How does brace height affect a recurve bow?

The brace height of your bow will dictate some of its behaviors, such as how loud it shoots and how much pivoting your arrow will experience mid-air. On most recurves you’ll be able to adjust the brace height by up to 1/2″ in both directions (either increase it or decrease it).

Does bow brace height matter?

Brace height has the greatest impact on two areas of a bow’s performance. As a rule of thumb, shorter brace heights are always found on faster bows. The shorter the distance between the grip and the string, the greater the amount of time the arrow stays in contact with the string.

What should the brace height be on a longbow?

Longbows generally are never braced lower than six inches and recurves rarely less than seven. Many modern longbows like to be braced at or around seven inches and recurves, depending on design, between seven and nine inches. Brace height is determined from the deepest portion of the grip.

What happens if brace height is too high?

If set too high or too low in relation to the manufacturer’s recommendation, it can result in a noisy bow and erratic arrow flight. When the bracing height is too high, it can also throttle the bow’s performance – and if the bow is shot ‘under-braced’ for long periods, it will result in damage to the limbs.

Why is my recurve bow so loud?

Although a recurve bow is generally a lot louder than a longbow and other bow types, too much noise usually indicates that something may be wrong with your bow or the arrows you’re using. Several things could be wrong with your bow, from incorrect brace height to loose strands.

What is a good brace height on a bow?

Brace height is easy to adjust, by simply twisting, or untwisting the bowstring. This chart demonstrates the most common acceptable brace height range for bows between 58 and 70 inches. So you can see that there is about a ¾” range of adjustment.

What does brace height do for a bow?

Brace height has the ability to negatively or positively influence shooting forgiveness. It’s measured from the throat of the bow’s grip to the center of the bowstring. The brace height influences an archer’s power stroke (distance from the bow grip to the archer’s full draw position).

How much can you twist a bowstring?

Question: How many twists can be put into a bowstring? On a standard compound bow, initially 1/2 to 3/4 twists per inch is a suggested range; meaning on a 60″ string, you should apply 30 to 45 twists. If you use a material that does not creep, no further twisting will be required.

How does brace height affect accuracy?

It’s measured from the throat of the bow’s grip to the center of the bowstring. The brace height influences an archer’s power stroke (distance from the bow grip to the archer’s full draw position). This could make the shot, and bow, less forgiving and less accurate.

How tall should the brace be on a recurve bow?

Many of the recurve bows out there have a normal brace height of 7.5 to 9.75 inches. However, the brace height will need to be adjusted in most cases. The brace height also controls certain behaviors of the bow like the sound of the arrow leaving the bow and the pivot the bow will put on the arrow once it is in the air.

How old is the bear recurve archery bow?

Some common sense precautions are necessary in the purchase and intended use of any old bow. By far the most popular and commonly found bow will be a Bear Archery recurve or longbow. I started collecting the Bear Archery bows in 1958 with a beautiful ~ 55# Kodiak. I was 13 at the time and I thought it was the most beautiful bow I would ever see.

What happens if you brace your bow too low?

If you brace a bow too low, the feathers will hit the shelf before the nock leaves the string. The arrow actually stays on the string past the brace height measurement. It travels forward a bit before pulling itself loose. If the feathers come into contact with the shelf before the nock clears the string, your arrow flight will be erratic.

How do you increase the brace height of a longbow?

Manufacturers of recurves and longbows will recommend ideal brace heights for individual models, and it’s then up to the archer to twist or untwist the bowstring to achieve the ideal brace height. You add twists to the string to increase the brace height, and untwist the string to shorten it.