What is the purpose of a bridged riser? I think they look hideous. I looked at a Martin Krypton the other day and it felt real good.
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Explain bridged risers please
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The main advantage to a bridged riser is increased stiffness in the riser with less weight. This means less vibration at the shot and less torque when at full draw compared to a non-bridged riser.
Think of this: Measure the riser from the front of the riser to the back of the bridge; it is much wider than a traditional riser. If it were a solid riser this same width it would be much heavier. A bridge makes it possible to take advantage of the physics (except for moment of inertia, only weight can help that) of a much heavier riser but without the added weight.
They do not use an inferior alloy on bridge bows; virtually all bow risers are from the same alloy.
The bridge helps to create an exceptionally stable shooting platform; more stable (in theory) than a non-bridged riser all else being equal.
The same can be said of shoot-through risers and riser cages; although shoot-through risers also have the added benefit of a true center shot.
In all cases they are widening the riser to make it more stable (either the X or Y axis) but not adding the weight proportional to a full blown thick, heavy riser.
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