smoothound
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Hi guys - I know these potatoes have been boiled before, but I can't find a definitive analysis of Deflex vs Reflex in recurve risers. This is what i think I know - but there seems to be almost opposing views out there - can someone please confirm or offer a better version?
1 A Reflex riser is one where the throat of the grip is relatively further in front of the top and bottom limb fulcrums - ie like holding more of a 'C' shape with the horns of the 'C' coming back towards you.
this offers (compared to deflex):
2. A Deflex riser is a straighter riser with the limbs closer to being more directly above and below the grip throat - so the riser shape is more toward being much shallower 'C' shape - I know that some compounds can be almost a reverse c shape where the limb pivots are in front of the grip throat - but this topics is purely for recurves thanks.
This offers (compared to reflex):
not sure if this is correct? it is purely what i think I have gleaned after reading lots of blurb -
not sure if I have missed any other major differences?
I assume that an archer with a rock steady technique could shoot both options equally well - and the relative trade-offs will be purely down to personal preference and skills. Maybe a more reflex riser would help to cover the variances for an intermediate archer?
Also wondering if more aggressive (more extremely hooked) limbs like UUKHA xcurves - with their reduced stacking - but lower bracing height - would be more suited to reflex or deflex? perhaps a deflex plus xcurve would be too much towards speed and to far from stability? opinions welcome.
cheers
al
1 A Reflex riser is one where the throat of the grip is relatively further in front of the top and bottom limb fulcrums - ie like holding more of a 'C' shape with the horns of the 'C' coming back towards you.
this offers (compared to deflex):
- slightly higher bracing height
- slightly less draw on the limbs for an equivalent draw length
- slightly less weight on fingers for same draw length
- slightly less stacking at full draw
- slight less speed for same draw length
- slightly more stability and 'forgiveness'
- slightly less likelihood of torquing the bow
2. A Deflex riser is a straighter riser with the limbs closer to being more directly above and below the grip throat - so the riser shape is more toward being much shallower 'C' shape - I know that some compounds can be almost a reverse c shape where the limb pivots are in front of the grip throat - but this topics is purely for recurves thanks.
This offers (compared to reflex):
- slightly lower bracing height
- slightly more draw on the limbs for an equivalent draw length
- slightly more weight on the fingers for an equivalent draw length
- slightly more stacking at full draw
- slightly higher speed for the same draw length
- slightly less stability and 'forgiveness'
- slightly less likelihood of 'torquing' the bow
not sure if this is correct? it is purely what i think I have gleaned after reading lots of blurb -
not sure if I have missed any other major differences?
I assume that an archer with a rock steady technique could shoot both options equally well - and the relative trade-offs will be purely down to personal preference and skills. Maybe a more reflex riser would help to cover the variances for an intermediate archer?
Also wondering if more aggressive (more extremely hooked) limbs like UUKHA xcurves - with their reduced stacking - but lower bracing height - would be more suited to reflex or deflex? perhaps a deflex plus xcurve would be too much towards speed and to far from stability? opinions welcome.
cheers
al