{"id":1126,"date":"2024-02-07T16:04:51","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T16:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/?p=1126"},"modified":"2024-02-14T13:44:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T13:44:13","slug":"bow-let-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorsportshub.com\/bow-let-off\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Bow Let Off? How Does It Work? [2024 Update]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the most essential characteristics of a compound bow is letting off. With high accuracy, compound archers may utilize considerably greater draw weights. Bow Let off will be the subject of this post, which will discuss how it came to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is bow let off?<\/p><\/div>

Bow let-off refers to the reduction in draw weight that occurs when you reach full draw on a compound bow. It allows you to hold the bow at full draw with less effort, making it easier to aim and shoot accurately. The amount of let-off is usually expressed as a percentage and higher let-off percentages mean less effort is required to hold the bow at full draw.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A compound bow’s let-off is the amount of power the archer transfers to the bowstring<\/a>. This determines how fast the bow will release the arrow. The higher the let-off, the more power is transferred to the arrow and the faster it will travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is let off on a compound bow?<\/p><\/div>

Let-off on a compound bow refers to the reduction in draw weight that happens when you reach full draw. It means you need to hold less weight when fully drawn, making it easier to aim and shoot accurately. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What determines the let-off on a compound bow? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The draw weight of a fully drawn complex bow is held by the archer in percentage terms. With a full draw, a higher let-off allows you to aim comfortably even if you’re using a high draw weight because it means you hold less weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s say you have a 70-pound draw weight on your compound bow, and it’s let off 75%. You’ll pull 70 pounds when you draw the bow all the way to full draw, which is what this means. You’ll only hold 17.5 pounds at full draw since 75% of the 70 pounds have been reduced. This is a significant amount of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the maximum let-off percentage of a compound bow?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Between 60% and 90% of the bow’s power will be let off. This is merely a guideline, and it differs depending on the model. Some bows have a variable let-off percentage, which is a useful feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how does let-off work on a compound bow, huh? Let’s start by discussing the complicated processes that go into achieving it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does let off affect arrow speed?<\/p><\/div>

Yes, let-off does affect arrow speed. When a bow has a higher let-off percentage, it means you need to hold less weight at full draw, which can result in increased arrow speed. However, the effect may not be significant, and other factors like bow design and arrow weight also play a role in determining arrow speed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How does let off work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The mechanics of the bow are what are causing the let-off, so this may be a difficult thing to explain. As much as possible, I’ll try to use simple language and intuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The elliptical form of the cams, which allows more string to be pulled and the limbs of the bow to be drawn closer, is how let-off really functions. As a result, the archer feels less weight since this gives them a mechanical advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the archer approaches the rear wall, the cam shape is meant to allow just enough string to be drawn. At that moment, the cams spin faster. The real magic here is the limbs coming together. This allows the archer to put more weight on their limbs instead of their torso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The archer feels little weight at first, but after a short period of time, he or she reaches maximum weight. The weight curve shifts and begins to decrease as soon as it reaches full draw, eventually reaching let-off. The poundage increases again (this is known as “the wall”) if the archer attempts to pull the bow beyond this point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch this Youtube video<\/a>, if you’re interested in the physics of the theme, I suggest watching it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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