maddhunter Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 As far as I understand about it, the more parrallel they are the less vibration and torqe it will have. That's my $.02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Re: Parallel limbs, explain importance Along with less vibration, parallel limbs allow for a shorter bow. I think the design also results in a shorter power stroke, which may be a limiting factor to this particular design. I also think that it is more of a marketing ploy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Re: Parallel limbs, explain importance [ QUOTE ] power stroke has nothing to do with limbs..it comes with riser design producing a particular brace height and draw length. draw length minus the brace height equals your power stroke. what parallel limbs has allowed is longer risers for added stability without having to have a longer axle to axle length parallel limbs go off in such opposite directions of each other they essentially produce no recoil...there is always some recoil but they produce alot less... shorter bows will store more energy and shoot faster... there is marketing with everything these days, single cams, cam 1/2's, etc.... but parallel limbs are hardly a ploy.... [/ QUOTE ] uh--yea, that's what I was going to say! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Re: Parallel limbs, explain importance [ QUOTE ] I wanted to add something to what dogdoc was going to say...... [/ QUOTE ] lmao...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Re: Parallel limbs, explain importance [ QUOTE ] I wanted to add something to what dogdoc was going to say...... your limbs come back and can add brace height thus reducing power stroke, this is counteracted by more reflex in the riser or using a limb that is shorter in length. [/ QUOTE ] thanks JB---I knew i left something out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Re: Parallel limbs, explain importance Put more basic. When the string is released. The limbs move up and down away/apart from each other, not forward like a conventional bow. This "forward" limb movement caused vibration when the string get back to straight and the bow can lurch forward or jump out of your hand, etc. Limbs moving away from each other will simply stop once the string is straing and not lurch forward. Although there is far less vibration its still there. But compared to a conventional bow design, it is hardly noticable. Now back to JB for more technical explantions.... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Re: Parallel limbs, explain importance Just trying to keep it simple.... I may not be exactly right but I aint exactly wrong either.. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Re: Parallel limbs, explain importance Ah, some clarification, much appreciated. While I understood what constituted the power stroke, I have also noticed that there is a move towards higher brace heights in bows with the parallel limb design. I wonder if this has to do with limitations in the amount of reflex built into the riser or if merely to make the bows more forgiving. Not sure if shorter limbs store more energy, not likely as they are lighter, but because they are shorter and lighter they move faster, hence more arrow speed. Sometimes this technical stuff can be fascinating, and some of you guys are just amazing with your knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Re: Parallel limbs, explain importance ok ok we get it J.B. you are smart! lol Man most of that just went over my head. What i did get is that when it is time for a new bow i need to go to a good archery shop and let them pick a bow to suit what i want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noobi Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 Re: Parallel limbs, explain importance mathews!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuZZyMomentZ Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 Re: Parallel limbs, explain importance I have a viper tec and I love it... it is a small compact bow with an extra smooth draw. It has smoked 3 does for me this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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