Archer's Paradox

[bountyhunter]

Here is another example of archer's paradox. This is what it suppose to look like if your arrow is perfectly spined. If you are shooting a bow with a shelf, then you won't have as much bend, but on my shelfless selfbow it takes a lot to get around the riser and not affect the arrow flight. That is why it is so very important to tune your arrows for the right spine.

[Bisch]

Check out this video that yononindo did on archer's paradox. It is pretty cool.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzWrcpzuAp8"]Archers Paradox - Short Version - YouTube[/ame]

Bisch

[bountyhunter]

Pretty cool but the were shooting arrows way too weak. You also saw what happens if you get too weak, a busted arrow that might end up in your hand.

[Bisch]

Pretty cool but the were shooting arrows way too weak. You also saw what happens if you get too weak, a busted arrow that might end up in your hand.

Did you see the metal gauntlet on his hand? Daniel purposely shot a way-too-weak arrow for that shot.

Bisch

[bountyhunter]

Did you see the metal gauntlet on his hand? Daniel purposely shot a way-too-weak arrow for that shot.

Bisch

Yes, I did see that and glad he did to show what can happen.

[splitfinger]

I've seen this before and it makes me cringe when I shoot. I've only had one arrow break when shooting (a woodie) and it wasn't pretty. Luckily I did not get any of the arrow in me but did have the string slap my arm from the top of the bicep down to the forearm. Left an 8" bruise and stung like crazy.

[agtex42]

Nice capture Derek, I can only imagine it took you a while to get that on camera!