Author Topic: More archery questions (Read 636 times)

grouper sandwich · « **on:** November 17, 2003, 06:16:06 AM »

Brace height. What is it and how does it affect a bows performance?

Riser length. Again, how does it affect a bows performance? Is longer better? If so, why?

willis5 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 17, 2003, 08:19:08 AM »

brace height is the ditance between the middle of the riser (where your grip is) and the bow string. bows with shorter brace heights (6 in.)typically shoot faster but are less forgiving.

skoutfitter · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2004, 05:24:17 PM »

The reason brace height affects accuracy is because the shorter the brace height the longer the arrow is on the string before being released from the bow. As long as the arrow is on the string or in contact with the rest it is affected by what you do with the bow. As an example lets say you release the arrow and drop your arm before the arrow is completely off the string you will affect the flight of the arrow in one way or another. This is why follow through is so critical. A bow with a 6" brace height has the arrow on the string longer than a bow with an 8" brace height and because of this is considered more forgiving. Having said this it brings me to another area and that is the rest. Drop away rests give you an added benefit other than fletching orientation as they provide for forgiveness due to the fact that the arrow is only in contact it for a short period of time. As for the riser height or lets say the ATA (axle to axle) measurement you will find that short bows in the 30" range will have brace heights around the 8" range. This is because the manufactures have realized that they are more radicle and have less mass to disperse the energy making them more difficult to shoot. Add that to a short brace height around 6" and for less proficient archers it gets frustrating very quickly as accuracy is compromised. The longer ATA the more stable the bow is thus allowing for a shorter brace height that translates to a longer power stroke and gives you more speed. Bows with brace heights under 7" are left for the more experienced. New archers will benefit from 8" and above.

Bob/FLA · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2004, 09:02:23 PM »

Brace height is the measurement from the deepest part of the grip, measured at the shelf, to the throat of the nock. Your manufacturer will recommend a brace height, but you will find that changing that slightly up or down will affect: noise level, arrow speed and accuracy.

Hope this helps.